Medical Terminology Chapter 3 Quiz & Flashcards

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What is the definition of tonsillectomy?

Surgical removal of the appendix

Surgical removal of the tonsil (correct)

Surgical repair of the kidney

Binding together the vessel

What does appendectomy refer to?

Surgical puncture to remove fluid in a joint

Surgical repair of the uterus

Surgical procedure of cutting into the trachea

Surgical removal of the appendix (correct)

What does excision involve?

Surgical repair of the joint

Pertaining to cut in

Process of crushing a stone

Pertaining to cut out (correct)

What is the meaning of incisions?

Pertaining to cut in Signup and view all the answers

What is vasodesis?

Binding together the vessel Signup and view all the answers

What does laparotomy refer to?

Process of cutting into the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

What does colotomy involve?

Cutting into the colon Signup and view all the answers

What is tracheotomy?

Cutting into the trachea Signup and view all the answers

What does colostomy mean?

Making a mouth-like opening into the colon Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of ileostomy?

Process of making a mouth-like opening into the ileum Signup and view all the answers

What does tracheostomy mean?

Surgical procedure of making a mouth like opening into the trachea Signup and view all the answers

What does nephrorrahaphy mean?

Surgical repair of the kidney Signup and view all the answers

What is hysterorrhaphy?

Surgical repair of the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What is salpingopexy?

Surgical procedure of fixing and suturing the fallopian tube Signup and view all the answers

What does hysteopexy refer to?

Surgical procedure of fixing and suturing the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What does cheilopexy involve?

Surgical procedure of fixing and suturing the lips Signup and view all the answers

What is rhinoplasty?

Process/procedure of reconstructive surgery of the nose Signup and view all the answers

What does arthroplasty refer to?

Process/procedure of reconstructive surgery of the joint Signup and view all the answers

What is angioplasty?

Process/procedure of reconstructive surgery of the vessel Signup and view all the answers

What does neurotripsy involve?

Process/procedure of crushing the nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is osteotripsy?

Process/procedure of crushing the bone Signup and view all the answers

What does lithotripsy involve?

Process/procedure of crushing a stone Signup and view all the answers

What is arthrocentesis?

Surgical puncture to remove fluid in a joint Signup and view all the answers

What does amniocentesis mean?

Surgical puncture to remove fluid in the amniotic sac Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Surgical Procedures and Terminology

Tonsillectomy: Surgical removal of the tonsils.
Appendectomy: Surgical removal of the appendix.
Laparotomy: Surgical procedure that involves making an incision in the abdomen.
Colotomy: Surgical procedure for making an incision in the colon.
Tracheotomy: Surgical procedure for making an incision in the trachea.

Colostomy: Surgical procedure creating an opening (stoma) into the colon.
Ileostomy: Surgical procedure creating an opening into the ileum.
Tracheostomy: Surgical procedure creating an opening into the trachea.

Repair Procedures

Nephrorrahaphy: Surgical repair of the kidney.
Hysterorrhaphy: Surgical repair of the uterus.
Salpingopexy: Procedure to fix and suture the fallopian tube.
Hysteopexy: Procedure to fix and suture the uterus.
Cheilopexy: Procedure to fix and suture the lips.

Reconstructive Surgery

Rhinoplasty: Reconstructive surgery for the nose.
Arthroplasty: Reconstructive surgery for joints.
Angioplasty: Reconstructive surgery for blood vessels.

Procedures Involving Cutting and Crushing

Excision: Surgical procedure for cutting out tissue.
Vasodesis: Procedure for binding together a vessel.
Neurotripsy: Procedure involving the crushing of a nerve.
Osteotripsy: Procedure for crushing a bone.
Lithotripsy: Procedure for crushing stones.

Aspiration Procedures

Arthrocentesis: Surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint.
Amniocentesis: Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amniotic sac.

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