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Ch.11 - Surgical Terms (built from word parts) Flashcards

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abdominocentesis

A

surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the abdominal cavity

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abdominoplasty

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surgical repair of the abdomen

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anoplasty

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surgical repair of the anus

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antrectomy

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excision of the antrum (of the stomach)

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appendectomy

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excision of the appendix

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cheiloplasty

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surgical repair of the lip

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cholecystectomy

A

excision of the gallbladdar

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choledocholithotomy

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incision into the common bile duct to remove a stone

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colectomy

A

excision of the colon

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colostomy

A

creation of an artificial opening into the colon

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diverticulectomy

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excision of a diverticulum

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enterorrhaphy

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suturing of the small intestine

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esophagogastroplasty

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surgical repair of the esophagus and the stomach

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gastrectomy

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excision of the stomach

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gastrojejunostomy

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creation of an artificial opening between the stomach and jejunum

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gastroplasty

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surgical repair of the stomach

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gingivectomy

A

surgical removal of gum

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glossorrhaphy

A

suturing of the tongue

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hemicolectomy

A

excision of half of the colon

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herniorrhaphy

A

suturing of a hernia

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ileostomy

A

creation of an artificial opening into the ileum

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laparotomy

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incision into the abdominal cavity

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palatoplasty

A

surgical repair of the palate

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pancreatectomy

A

excision of the pancreas

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polypectomy

A

excision of the pancreas

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pyloroplasty

A

surgical repair of the pylorus

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uvulectomy

A

excision of the uvula

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uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

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surgical repair of the uvula, palate, and pharynx

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