12 Questions
Which procedure involves the removal of adenoid tissue?
Tonsillectomy
What is the purpose of a tracheotomy?
To form an opening into the trachea for breathing
Which procedure is used to repair defects in the middle ear?
Myringotomy
What does blepharoplasty involve?
Excision of redundant skin and/or protruding orbital fat
What is the purpose of a vagotomy?
To reduce acid production by dividing the vagus nerve
What does a colostomy establish?
An opening from some portion of the colon to the exterior of the body
What does an amputation involve?
Total or partial removal of any extremity
What is the purpose of an incision and drainage (I&D)?
Surgical opening into an inflamed area to allow it to drain
What is the definition of stenosis?
A narrowing or constriction of the diameter of a bodily passage or orifice
What does a simple mastectomy involve?
Removal of the entire breast but without lymph node dissection
What is the purpose of cholecystostomy?
Formation of an opening into the gallbladder to permit drainage and avoid rupture
What does hepatic resection involve?
Right or left hepatic lobectomy or wedge resection
Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the respiratory and digestive systems with this quiz. Identify and understand terms such as 'pulmonary', 'reflux', 'sepsis', 'sphincter', 'colonic flexure', 'stenosis', and 'ulcer'.
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