Chapter 4 E (Surgery)

Question 1

Allograft (Homograft)

Answer 1

Skin graft using donor skin from one person to another

Question 2

Autograft

Answer 2

Skin graft using skin from one’s own body

Question 3

Biopsy

Answer 3

Excision of tissue for microscopic examination

Question 4

Cauterize

Answer 4

To apply heat to an area to cause coagulation and stop bleeding

Question 5

Cryosurgery

Answer 5

Surgery that removes tissue by freezing it with liquid nitrogen

Question 6

Curettage

Answer 6

Removal of tissue from an area, such as a wound, by scraping

Question 7

Debridement

Answer 7

Removal of dead tissues from a wound

Question 8

Dermabrasion

Answer 8

Removal wrinkles, scars, tattoos, and other marks by scraping with brushes or emery papers

Question 9

Electrodesiccation

Answer 9

Drying with electrical current

Question 10

Fulguration

Answer 10

Destruction of tissue using electric sparks

Question 11

Heterograft (xenograft)

Answer 11

Skin graft using donor skin from one species to another;

Question 12

Mohs’ surgery

Answer 12

Removal of thin layers of malignant tissue until nonmalignant tissue is found