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What is the definition of a biopsy?
What is dermatoautoplasty?
Surgical repair using one's own skin
What is dermatoheteroplasty?
Surgical repair using skin from others
What is a dermatome?
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What does dermatoplasty refer to?
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What is an onychectomy?
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What is rhytidectomy?
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What does rhytidoplasty refer to?
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What is cauterization?
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What does debridement involve?
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What is dermatabrasion?
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What is meant by excision?
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What is an incision?
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What does incision and drainage refer to?
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Study Notes
Surgical Terms in Medical Terminology
- Biopsy: Involves the removal of living tissue for microscopic examination to diagnose diseases.
- Dermatoautoplasty: Surgical procedure utilizing the patient's own skin for repair.
- Dermatoheteroplasty: Surgical method involving grafting skin from a donor to repair a defect.
- Dermatome: A specialized instrument designed for cutting the skin into thin layers, typically for skin grafting.
- Dermatoplasty: General term for any surgical repair of the skin, enhancing appearance or function.
- Onychectomy: Surgical removal of a nail, often performed due to ingrowth or other nail issues.
- Rhytidectomy: Commonly known as a facelift; this procedure involves the excision of wrinkles to enhance facial appearance.
- Rhytidoplasty: Refers to surgical techniques that repair or diminish the appearance of wrinkles.
- Cauterization: Process of using heat, cold, electric current, or chemicals to destroy tissue, often for sealing wounds or stopping bleeding.
- Cryosurgery: Technique that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissues, often employing liquid nitrogen for effectiveness.
- Debridement: The removal of dead or contaminated tissue from a wound to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Dermabrasion: Cosmetic procedure that removes scars or skin imperfections using abrasive materials like sandpaper.
- Excision: Surgical removal of tissue or organ, can be performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
- Incision: A surgical cut made with a sharp instrument to access underlying tissues for examination or treatment.
- Incision and Drainage: A type of procedure involving surgical cuts to allow fluids to drain from wounds or lesions for relief.
- Laser Surgery: Advanced technique using focused light beams for cutting or vaporizing tissue, offering precision and reduced recovery time.
- Mohs Surgery: A meticulous surgical technique where skin cancer is removed layer by layer, ensuring complete excision while preserving healthy tissue.
- Suturing: The surgical practice of stitching the edges of a wound together to promote healing and reduce scarring.
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Test your knowledge of surgical terminology with this quiz focusing on Chapter 4 of Medical Terminology. You'll learn terms related to surgical procedures, including definitions and applications. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.
