In 2011, the health care industry consumed an average of 9.3 percent of the GDP or US$ 3,322 (PPP-adjusted) per capita across the 34 members of OECD countries.
30 terms Term: Endoscopy. Definition: Visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument called an endoscope. Endoscopy is used for biopsy, surgery, aspirating fluids, and coagulating bleeding areas.
phacoemulsification. a technique of cataract extraction, utilizing high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations to fragment the lens combined with controlled irrigation to maintain normal pressure in the anterior chamber, and suction to remove lens fragments and irrigating fluid.(fak'Å-Ä-mÅ­l'si-fi-kÄ'shÅ­n),hacÂ·oÂ·eÂ·mulÂ·siÂ·fiÂ·caÂ·tion. A method of emulsifying and aspirating a cataract with a low-frequency ultrasonic needle. /phacoÂ·emulÂ·siÂ·fiÂ·caÂ·tion/ (-Ä-mulâ³sÄ­-fÄ­-kaÂ´shun) a method of cataract extraction in which the lens is fragmented by ultrasonic vibrations and simultaneously irrigated and aspirated.