Ch.11 - Surgical Terms (built from word parts) Flashcards
abdominocentesis
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the abdominal cavity
abdominoplasty
surgical repair of the abdomen
anoplasty
surgical repair of the anus
antrectomy
excision of the antrum (of the stomach)
appendectomy
excision of the appendix
cheiloplasty
surgical repair of the lip
cholecystectomy
excision of the gallbladdar
choledocholithotomy
incision into the common bile duct to remove a stone
colectomy
excision of the colon
colostomy
creation of an artificial opening into the colon
diverticulectomy
excision of a diverticulum
enterorrhaphy
suturing of the small intestine
esophagogastroplasty
surgical repair of the esophagus and the stomach
gastrectomy
excision of the stomach
gastrojejunostomy
creation of an artificial opening between the stomach and jejunum
gastroplasty
surgical repair of the stomach
gingivectomy
surgical removal of gum
glossorrhaphy
suturing of the tongue
hemicolectomy
excision of half of the colon
herniorrhaphy
suturing of a hernia
ileostomy
creation of an artificial opening into the ileum
laparotomy
incision into the abdominal cavity
palatoplasty
surgical repair of the palate
pancreatectomy
excision of the pancreas
polypectomy
excision of the pancreas
pyloroplasty
surgical repair of the pylorus
uvulectomy
excision of the uvula
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
surgical repair of the uvula, palate, and pharynx
