A special X‑ray test that takes many cross‑sectional pictures of the inside of the body and combines them to form detailed images of organs and bones.
A test that uses strong magnets and radio waves (no X‑rays) to create very clear images of organs, soft tissues, and other structures inside the body.
A general imaging method that produces “slices” or section‑by‑section pictures of the body, such as in CT or PET scans.
A detailed medical examination of a body after death to find the cause of death or to study disease; usually done by a pathologist.
A procedure that filters waste and extra fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not working properly.
A test that records the electrical activity of the heart as a graph, used to detect heart rhythm problems and other heart conditions.
Another term for autopsy; it literally means “after death” and refers to the examination of a body to determine the cause of death.
An imaging test in which a special dye and X‑rays or CT/MRI are used to see blood vessels in the heart, brain, or other parts of the body.
A procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the body and examined under a microscope to check for disease, such as cancer.