Ch.7 - Surgical Terms (NOT built from word parts) Flashcards
1
Q
Circumcision
A
surgical removal of the foreskin (prepuce)
2
Q
Hydrocelectomy
A
surgical removal of a fluid-filled sac around the testicles causing scrotal swelling
3
Q
Transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP)
A
surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using an instrument inserted through the urethra