CH. 5: Surgical Terms

Question 1

adenoidectomy

Answer 1

excision of the adenoids

Question 2

bronchoplasty

Answer 2

surgical repair of a bronchus

Question 3

laryngectomy

Answer 3

excision of the larynx

Question 4

laryngoplasty

Answer 4

surgical repair of the larynx

Question 5

laryngostomy

Answer 5

creation of an artificial opening into the larynx

Question 6

laryngotracheotomy

Answer 6

incision into the larynx and trachea

Question 7

lobectomy

Answer 7

excision of a lobe (of the lung)

Question 8

pleurodesis

Answer 8

fusion of the pleura (procedure to remove the space between the layers lining the lung; prevents the build up of fluid such as water, blood, or pus)

Question 9

pneumonectomy

Answer 9

excision of a lung

Question 10

rhinoplasty

Answer 10

surgical repair of the nose

Question 11

septoplasty

Answer 11

surgical repair of the (nasal) septum

Question 12

sinusotomy

Answer 12

incision into a sinus

Question 13

thoracentesis

Answer 13

surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity (also called thoracocentesis)

Question 14

thoracotomy

Answer 14

incision into the chest cavity

Question 15

tonsillectomy

Answer 15

excision of the tonsils

Question 16

tracheoplasty

Answer 16

surgical repair of the trachea

Question 17

tracheostomy

Answer 17

creation of an artificial opening into the trachea

Question 18

tracheotomy

Answer 18

incision into the trachea