Chapter 4 (3) - Integumentary Surgical Terms Flashcards
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Biopsy
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Excision of tissue for microscopic examination
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Autograft
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Skin graft using skin from one’s own body
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Cauterize
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To apply heat to an area to cause coagulation and stop bleeding
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Cryosurgery
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Surgery that removes tissue by freezing it with liquid nitrogen
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Curettage
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Removal of tissue from an area, such as a wound, by scraping
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Debridement
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Removal of dead tissue from a wound
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Dermabrasion
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Removal of wrinkles, scars, tattoos, and other marks by scraping with brushes or emery papers
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Electrodesiccation
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Dying with electrical current
