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Medical Terminology Chapter 3 Flashcards
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Medical Terminology Chapter 3 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?

    <p>Pertaining to cut in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is vasodesis?

    <p>Binding together the vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does laparotomy refer to?

    <p>Process of cutting into the abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does colotomy involve?

    <p>Cutting into the colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is tracheotomy?

    <p>Cutting into the trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does colostomy mean?

    <p>Making a mouth-like opening into the colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of ileostomy?

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

    What does tracheostomy mean?

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

    What does nephrorrahaphy mean?

    <p>Surgical repair of the kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hysterorrhaphy?

    <p>Surgical repair of the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is salpingopexy?

    <p>Surgical procedure of fixing and suturing the fallopian tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hysteopexy refer to?

    <p>Surgical procedure of fixing and suturing the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cheilopexy involve?

    <p>Surgical procedure of fixing and suturing the lips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rhinoplasty?

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

    What does arthroplasty refer to?

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

    What is angioplasty?

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

    What does neurotripsy involve?

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

    What is osteotripsy?

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

    What does lithotripsy involve?

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

    What is arthrocentesis?

    <p>Surgical puncture to remove fluid in a joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does amniocentesis mean?

    <p>Surgical puncture to remove fluid in the amniotic sac</p> 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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