If the tumor marker level rises, it may indicate that the cancer is spreading. Finally, measurements of tumor marker levels may be used after treatment has ended as a part of follow-up care to check for recurrence.
Procedure Suffixes Centesis- surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes or to remove excess fluid Abdominocentesis- surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid Graphy- process of producing a picture or record Angiography- the process of producing a radiographic(x-ray) study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to make these blood vessels visible
Prefix for âfast or rapidâ 10. Medical suffix for âloosening, dissolution, separatingâ 12. Name of a skin lesion that is characterized as âflat, colored spotâ 16. Medical term for âpainful or difficult urinationâ 17. Medical term for âinflammation of the veinâ 18. Medical term for âexpelling matter from the stomach through the mouthâ 20.