Ch. 7 Operative Terms Flashcards
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lobectomy
A
removal of a lobe of the lung
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adenoidectomy
A
excision of the adenoids
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nasal polypectomy
A
removal of a nasal polyp
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pneumonectomy
A
removal of an entire lung
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thoracentesis
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puncture for aspiration of the chest (pleural cavity)
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thoracoplasty
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repair of the chest involving fixation of the ribs
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thoracoscopy
A
endoscopic examination of the pleural cavity using a thorascope
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thoracostomy
A
incision into the chest
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tonsillectomy
A
excision of the palatine tonsils
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tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T & A)
A
excision of the tonsils and adenoids
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tracheostomy
A
creation of an opening in the trachea, usually to insert a tube
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tracheotomy
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incision into the trachea
