Ch 32 - key terms from book Flashcards
abdominocentesis?
sampling of free fluid within the peritoneal space
anastomosis?
reconnecting (suturing) of bowel after resection of a portion of bowel
arthrodesis?
surgical fusing of a joint together such that all motion at the joint is lost
capillary refill time?
time required for blood to refill the small capillary beds of the mucous membranes after digital blanching
celiotomy?
surgical opening of a coelomic cavity (e.g., the abdominal cavity)
cellulitis?
sterile or nonsterile inflammation of the interstitial tissues
cystotomy?
incision into the urinary bladder
dehiscence?
loss of integrity of the sutured layers of an incision
enterotomy?
incision into a small intestinal lumen
evisceration?
uncontrolled exposure of organs through an incision as a result of dehiscence or trauma
gastrotomy?
incision into the stomach
hydrometra?
a condition in which the uterus fills with sterile fluid that causes mild to moderate distention
ileus?
functional loss of intestinal motility
intussusception?
telescoping of a portion of the bowel into another
mucometra?
sterile mucus within the uterus causing mild to moderate distention