Chapter 7, Respiratory system, pages 235 and 236 Flashcards
Adenoidectomy
Removal of the adenoids.
Bronchoplasty
Surgical repair of a bronchus.
Endotracheal intubation (ET)
Insertion of a tube through the nose or mouth, pharynx, and larynx and into the trachea to establishing airway.
Laryngectomy
Removal of the larynx.
Laryngocentesis
Surgical puncture of the larynx.
Laryngoplasty
Repair of the larynx.
Laryngostomy
Creation of an artificial opening in the larynx.
Laryngotracheotomy
Incision into the larynx and trachea.
Lobectomy
Removal of one of the lobs of a long.
Otorhinolaryngologist
Medical doctor who diagnosed and treats disorders of the ear, nose and throat.
Pleurocentesis
Surgical puncture of pleural space.
Pleuropexy
Fixing in place of the pleura surgically, usually in case of injury or deterioration.
Pneumobronchotomy
Incision of the long and bronchus.
Pneumonectomy
Removal of a lung.
Rhinoplasty
Surgical repair of the bones of the nose.
Septoplasty
Surgical repair of the nasal septum.
Septostomy
Creation of an opening in the nasal septum.
Sinusotomy
Incision of a sinus.
Thoracic surgeon
Surgeon who specialized in surgery of the thorax.
Thoracocentesis
Surgical puncture of the chest cavity.
Thoracostomy
Establishment of an opening in the chest cavity.
Thoracotomy
Incision into the chest cavity.
Tonsillectomy
Removal of the tonsils.
Tracheoplasty
Repair of the trachea.
