3 Veterinary Term: Surgery and Oncology Terms (not done) Flashcards
1
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-pexy
A
to fix or secure
2
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-rrhaphy
A
to strengthen, usually with suture
3
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-desis
A
fusion of two parts into one
4
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- ostomy
- stomy
A
creating a hole
5
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-plasty
A
to modify or reshape
6
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-otomy
A
to cut into
7
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-anastomosis
A
surgical joining of two organs or surfaces
8
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laparotomy
A
to cut into the abdomen
9
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celiotomy
A
to cut into the coelomic cavity
10
Q
abdominal exploratory
A
to cut into the abdomen
11
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retract
A
the displacement of tissues to expose a part or structure in the body
12
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resect
A
to remove surgically
13
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splenectomy
A
surgical removal of the spleen
14
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gastropexy
A
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15
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diaphragmatic herniorrhaphy
A
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