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. Procedure for removal of the crystalline lens in cataract surgery, which consists of emulsifying and aspirating the contents of the lens with the use of a low-frequency ultrasonic needle inserted into the eye near the limbus.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.