Medical Terminology - Ch 4 (Surgical Terms)

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What is the definition of a biopsy?

Surgical repair of the skin

Excision of a nail

View of life (removal of living tissue from the body to be viewed under the microscope) (correct)

Surgical cut or wound produced by a sharp instrument

What is dermatoautoplasty?

Surgical repair using one's own skin

What is dermatoheteroplasty?

Surgical repair using skin from others

What is a dermatome?

Instrument used to cut skin Signup and view all the answers

What does dermatoplasty refer to?

Surgical repair of the skin Signup and view all the answers

What is an onychectomy?

Excision of a nail Signup and view all the answers

What is rhytidectomy?

Excision of wrinkles (facelift) Signup and view all the answers

What does rhytidoplasty refer to?

Surgical repair of wrinkles Signup and view all the answers

What is cauterization?

Destruction of tissue with a hot or cold instrument, electric current, or caustic substance Signup and view all the answers

What is cryosurgery?

Destruction of tissue by using extreme cold Signup and view all the answers

What does debridement involve?

Removal of contaminated or dead tissue and foreign matter from an open wound Signup and view all the answers

What is dermatabrasion?

Procedure to remove skin scars with abrasive material Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by excision?

Removal by cutting Signup and view all the answers

What is an incision?

Surgical cut or wound produced by a sharp instrument Signup and view all the answers

What does incision and drainage refer to?

Surgical cut made to allow the free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a lesion, wound, or cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is laser surgery?

Procedure using an instrument that emits a high powered beam of light used to cut, burn, vaporize, or destroy tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is Mohs surgery?

Technique of microscopically controlled serial excisions of a skin cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does suturing entail?

To stitch edge of a wound surgically Signup and view all the answers

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.