Fuck Your Life Master COPY Flashcards by Steve Murray

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craniotomy-

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incision through the skull

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(sf) -desis

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(sf) fusion

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neurectomy-

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surgical removal of part or all of a nerve

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ischemia

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a temporary deficiency of blood for to an organ or tissue

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laminectomy-

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surgical removal of the vertebral laminae

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(sf) -ium

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chemical element

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cystoscopy-

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direct visualization go the inside of the bladder by means of a cystoscope

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(pf) ecto; exo-

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(pf) outside

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parenteral-

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any route other than the alimentary canal

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fibroma-

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a fibrous encapsulated connective tissue tumor

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chlor/o

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green

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axilla-

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armpit

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(pf) para-

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(pf) near; beside; abnormal; opposite; irregular

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germicide-

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a substance that destroys microorganisms

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(pf) micro-

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(pf) small

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dors/o

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back

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RBC

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red blood count

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colitis-

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inflammation of the colon

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(pf) intra-

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(pf) inside; within

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lymphadectomy-

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surgical removal of a lymph node

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arthroscopy-

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direct visualization of the inside of joint by means of an arthroscope

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(pf) ad-

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(pf) toward

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incision-

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a cut made with a knife

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thoracoplasty

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surgical repair of the chest wall to alter size and shape

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DVT

deep vein thrombosis

Dx

diagnosis

anemia-

reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells

(sf) -ostomy

creation of an artificial opening

(sf) -emesis

(sf) vomiting

ACLS

advanced cardiac life support

glossectomy-

surgical removal or all or part of the tounge

(sf) -lithiasis

pertaining to stones

calculus-

a stone; any abnormal concretion within the body

metrorhaggia-

intermenstrual bleeding; bleeding between menstrual cycles

contaminate-

to soil, stain or pollute

cataract-

opacity of the lens of the eye or its capsule or both

tenorrhaphy

suturing of a tendon

(sf) -oma

tumor

(pf) ante-

(pf) before

(pf) en-

(pf) in; into

(pf) macro-

(pf) large

D & C

dilation (dilatation) and curettage

UTI

urinary tract infection

erythr/o

red

GERD

gastroesophageal reflux disease

(sf) -oid

resemblance to

cholecystostomy-

surgical formation of an opening into the gallbladder through the abdominal wall

(pf) epi-

(pf) upon; above

infarct-

an area of tissue that undergoes necrosis following cessation of blood supply

purulent

forming or containing pus

aphagia-

inability to swallow

(sf) -iasis; -sis

pertaining to infection; infestation

disinfection-

the act or process of destroying vegetative forms of microorganisms with a chemical or physical agent

LR

lactated ringers solution

PEG

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

Tx

treatment

gastrectomy-

surgical removal of a part or all of the stomach

menorrhagia-

excessive menstrual bleeding, or menstrual bleeding lasting longer than seven days

BUN

blood urea nitrogen

cyst-

a closed sac or pouch containing fluid

anomaly-

deviation from normal

(sf) -tome

a cutting instrument

KUB

kidney, ureter and bladder

(sf) -rrhea

current; stream; to flow; to discharge

PRN; p.r.n

as needed

laryngospasm

spasm of the laryngeal muscles

hysterectomy-

surgical removal of part of our all of the uterus

(pf) crypt-

(pf) hidden

A-P; A/P

anterior-posterior

TB

tuberculosis

dehiscence-

a bursting open, as of a wound

NS

normal saline

phlebotomy-

incision into a vein

symbiosis

the living together in close association of two organisms of different species

pylorotomy

incision into the pylorus of the stomach to relieve stenosis

ABG

arterial blood gas

otolith-

an ear stone

lobectomy-

surgical removal of a lobe of an organ or gland

anesthesia-

partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness

nephropexy-

a surgical fixation of a floating kidney

pyogenic

producing pus

ICP

intracranial pressure

L & D

labor and delivery

tetra-

four

gynecology-

the study of disease of the female reproductive system

infer/o

beneath; lower

(sf) -spasm

involuntary sudden movement

cystocele-

a bladder herniation that protrudes through the anterior vaginal wall

micturate-

to pass or eliminate urine from the bladder

ventr/o

pertaining to the front side of the body

CNS

central nervous system

(sf) -ectomy

(sf) excision of; removal of

TMJ

temporomandibular joint

GYN

gynecology

(pf) hyper-

(pf) excessive

b.i.d

twice a day

Fx

fracture

sterilization

the process of completely destroying all microorganisms on/in an inanimate object or substance, by exposure to chemical or physical agents

endocrinology-

the science of the ductless glands and their functions

(sf) -centesis

(sf) puncture; to aspirate

tenotomy

incision into a tendon

(pf) pre-

(pf) before

(pf) dis-

(pf) separation; apart

LEEP

loop electrosurgical excision procedure

embolus-

mass of undissolved matter present in blood or lymphatic vessel and carried by a current

abrasion-

scraping away a portion of the skin or mucous membrane

cystectomy-

excision of a cyst; excision of the bladder

commensalism-

symbiotic relationship in which one symbiont (the commensal)receives benefits, while its co-inhabitant is neither harmed nor benefited

salpingectomy

surgical removal of a fallopian tube

NPO; n.p.o

nothing by mouth

(sf) -ectasia; -ectasis

(sf) dilation of a tubular structure

proxim/o

towards the center point

panhysterectomy-

surgical removal the entire uterus

arthroplasty-

surgical repair or reformation of a joint

leuk/o

white

(pf) circum-

(pf) around

abscess-

a localized collection of pus in any part of the body

AK

above the knee

AS

left ear

resection

partial or complete excision of a structure

NKA

no known allergies

prostatectomy

surgical removal of prostate gland

mastication-

chewing

TPR

temperature, pulse, respiration

(sf) -lithotomy

incision for stone removal

embolectomy-

surgical removal of an embolus

C & S

culture and sensitivity

t.i.d

three times a day

IM

intramuscular

AF

arterial fibrillation

P-A; P/A

posterior-anterior

anaerobic-

living in the absence of oxygen

tachycardia

an abnormally rapid heartbeat

anatomy-

the branch of science dealing with the structure or organisms

vertigo

the sensation of moving around in space, or of having objects move about the person

AAA

abdominal aortic aneurysm

ENT (EENT)

ear, nose, and throat (eye, ear, nose and throat)

(sf) -stasis

stop

thyroidectomy

surgical removal of thyroid gland

ptosis

dropping or drooping of an organ or part

MRI

magnetic resonance imaging

splenectomy

surgical removal of the spleen

(sf) -ism

condition; theory

amenorrhea-

absence or suppression of menstruation

metabolism-

the sum of all the chemical reactions that occur within an organism

H & P

history & physical

BP

blood pressure

(sf) -itis

inflammation

arrhythmia-

irregularity or loss of rhythm of the heartbeat

PID

pelvic inflammatory disease

mastoidectomy-

surgical excision of the mastoid air cells

enucleation-

removal of an entire mass or part without rupture

appendectomy-

surgical removal of the appendix

pariet/o

pertaining to the wall of the cavity

(sf) -malacia

softening

multi-

many; much

cyan/o

blue

central

situated at or pertaining to center

ureterolithiasis

development of calculus in the ureter

gastrorrhapy-

surgical repair of the stomach wall

anaphylaxis-

an immediate allergic reaction to a foreign substance

ICU

intensive care unit

dissect-

to cut or separate tissue

neurotomy-

division or dissection of a nerve

dist/o

away from center

(pf) ab-

(pf) away from

tri-

three

intern/o

within; on the inside

tenoplasty

surgical repair of a tendon

gastroscopy-

direct visualization of the stomach cavity by means of a gastroscope

TENS

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

adhesion-

abnormal joining of parts

cyanosis-

slightly bluish, grayish, or dark purple discoloration of the skin due to the presence of high concentration of deoxyhemoglobin

I & D

incision and drainage

(sf) -gram

(sf) drawn or written

occulsion-

the acquired or congenital closure of a passage

CAD

coronary artery disease

neoplasm-

a new and abnormal function of tissue which grows at the expense of a healthy host

aseptic technique-

method used in surgical procedures to prevent contamination of the wound and operative site

(sf) -megaly

enlargement

AIDS

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

adenectomy-

excision of a gland

cranioplasty-

surgical repair of the skull

aerobic

living only in the presence of oxygen

trachelorrhaphy

suturing of a torn cervix

dermatology-

the science of the skin and its diseases

analgesia-

absence of the normal sensation of pain

OU

both eyes (together)

medi/o

pertaining to the middle

rhinoplasty

aesthetic surgical reconstruction of the nose

(pf)per-

(pf) throughout; through

ECG; EKG

electrocardiogram; electrocardiograph

sterile

free from living microorganisms; not fertile

anter/o

anterior; front; before

peripher/o

away from the center

(sf) -ist; -ologist

studies a certain field

(sf) -lysis

dissolve; break-up

TURP

transurethral resection of the prostate

aphasia-

inability to speak

bruit-

a sound or murmur heard in auscultation (heard with stethoscope)

(sf) -otomy

excision into an organ or cavity

culdoscopy-

direct visualization of the pelvic viscera by means of an endoscope introduced through the posterior vaginal fornix

(sf) -oscopy

examination of an organ organ or cavity by viewing

BSA

body surface area

hordeolum-

inflammation of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid margin; a sty

DC; dc

discontinue

cholecystitis-

inflammation of the gallbladder

quad- & quadra-

four

CAT (CT)

computed axial tomorgrapy (computed tomography)

divulsion-

a forcible pulling apart

epistaxis-

nosebleed

osteoplasty-

surgical repair or reformation of a bone

melan/o

black

ARD

acute respiratory disease

stenosis

construction or narrowing of a passage or orifice

colectomy-

excision of part or all of the colon

isotonic-

having the same tension or tone; having the same osmotic pressure

duct-

a narrow tubular vessel

apex-

the pointed extremity of a conical structure

septic

pertaining to pathogenic organisms or their toxins

(sf) -sclerosis

dryness; hardness

poster/o

posterior; back; situated behind

cholecystectomy-

excision of the gallbladder

orthopedics-

the branch of surgery concerned with the correction of disorders involving the musculoskeletal and articular systems and their supportive structures

(pf) endo-

(pf) inside

adnexa

accessory parts of a structure

endoscopy-

direct visualization of body organs or cavities by means of an endoscope

TIA

transient ischemic attack

nulli-

none

xanth/o

yellow

hemorrhoidectomy-

surgical removal of dilated veins of the rectum or anus

VSD

ventricular septal defect

(pf) scoli-; scolio-

(pf) twisted

(pf) sub-

(pf) under; beneath

primi-

first

cholecystotomy-

incision into the gallbladder

(pf) post-

(pf) after; beyond

pathology-

study of nature and cause of disease

infection-

a disease that is caused by a microorganism

(sf) -cele

(sf) swelling; hernia; tumor

aspirate-

to draw in or out by suction

microorganism-

minute living body not perceptible to the naked eye

ophthalmology-

the branch of medicine that concerns the eye and its diseases

desiccate-

to dry up

apnea-

temporary cessation of breathing

heniorrhaphy-

surgical repair of a hernia

biopsy-

excision of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination

tenosynovitis

inflammation of a tendon sheath

(pf) sclero-

(pf) hard

EGD

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

(pf) anti-

(pf) against

vasectomy

surgical removal of all or a segment of the vas defrens of the testicle

sigmoidoscopy

direct visualization of the sigmoid colon by means of a sigmoidoscope

tumor

a swelling or enlargement; an abnormal mass

suppuration

the process of pus formation

tracheostomy

surgical opening of the trachea to provide and secure an alternative airway

wen

a cyst resulting from the retention of secretion in a sebaceous gland

AD

right ear

laparotomy-

incision into the abdominal cavity; an abdominal operation

(pf) heter-; hetero-

(pf) different

thrombus

a blood clot that is adhered to a blood vessel wall or an organ

(pf) retro-

(pf) backwards

icterus-

jaundice; a yellow discoloration of the tissues with bile pigments

ASD

arterial septic defect

vesicle

a small blister-like election on the skin containing serous fluid

Bx

biopsy

pneumonectomy-

surgical removal of a lung

CBC

complete blood count

sclerosis

hardening or induration of an organ or tissue

later/o

pertaining to the side

proctoscopy-

direct visualization of the rectum by means of a proctoscope-

pyelotomy

incision into the pelvis of the kidney

stricture

a narrowing or constriction of the lumen of a tube

perineorrhaphy-

surfical repair of a laceration of the perineum that was made during delivery of a fetus

acidosis

excessive acidity of body fluids, due to an accumulation of acids or an excessive loss of bases

anoxemia-

insufficient oxygenation of the blood

UA; U/A

urinalysis

(pf) ex; exo

(pf) out; away from

di-

two

neuroma-

a benign tumor derived from a nerve

atrophy-

degeneration and/or wasting away of an organ or tissue

prognosis

prediction of the course and end of disease and the estimated chance of recovery

choledochostomy-

surgical formation of an opening into the common bile duct through the abdominal wall

BK

below the knee

anesthetic-

an agent that produces anesthesia

URI

upper respiratory infection

shunt

to divert; an anomalous or artificially created passage to divert flow from one main route to another

salpingo-oophorectomy

surgical removal of an ovary and fallopian tube

proctology-

the branch of medicine concerned with treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus

erythema-

redness of the skin due to capillary congestion

endometriosis-

ectopic endometrial tissue developed anywhere outside the uterine cavity

PAD

peripheral artery disease

esophagoscopy-

direct visualization of the esophagus by means of an esophagoscope

thoracotomy

surgical incision into the chest wall

phrenicotomy-

cutting of the phrenic nerve

gm; g

gram

myoma-

a benign tumor derived from the muscle tissue

CABG

coronary artery bypass graft

IOP

intraocular pressure

gastritis-

inflammation of the stomach

CVA

cerebrovascular accident

angioplasty-

surgical repair of a blood vessel

fununcle-

a boil

Rx

drug prescription

(pf) super-

(pf) above; beyond

craniosynostosis-

premature closure of the skull sutures

adduction-

movement toward the midline

fissure-

a groove or cleft

neurology-

the branch of medicine that concerns the nervous system and its diseases

(sf) -algia

(sf) pain

(pf) a; an-

(pf) without

HPV

human papillomavirus

(sf) -cide

(sf) kill; destroy

(pf) pseudo-

(pf) false

(pf) cryo-

(pf) cold

anoxia-

without oxygen

(sf) -al

(sf) relating to

adenoidectomy-

excision of the pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids)

OS

left eye

stat

immediately

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

leukoplakia-

white spots or patches on the mucous membrane

(pf) inter-

(pf) between; among

cystotomy-

incision into the bladder

gastroenterostomy-

surgical anastomosis between the stomach and small intestine

HCT; Hct

hematocrit

volvulus

a twisting of the bowel on itself causing obstruction

PET

positron emission tomography

hemoptysis-

expectoration of blood arising from the respiratory system

WBC

white blood cell; white blood count

(pf) py-

(pf) pus

IV

intravenous

STD

sexually transmitted disease

gt (gtt)

drop (drops)

edema-

a localized over-accumulation of interstitial fluid in the tissue spaces

bi-

twice; double

vasovasotomy

rejoining of the previously severed vas defrens of the testicle

uni-

one

BPH

benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy)

(sf) -scope

instrument for viewing

evisceration-

spilling out of abdominal contents resulting from wound dehiscence

(pf)oligo-

(pf) small

enterectomy-

excision of a portion of the intestines

GSW

gunshot wound

(sf) -orrhaphy

suture; surgical repair of

dysmenorrhea-

painful menstruation

CSF

cerebrospinal fluid

DIC

disseminated intravascular coagulation

RUQ

right upper quadrant

HIV

human immunodeficiency virus

RLQ

right lower quadrant

arthrodesis-

the surgical immobilization of a joint

(pf) neo-

(pf) new

(pf) tachy-

(pf) rapid

ascites-

the accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity

pneumorthorax-

a collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity

myology-

the study of the structure and function of the muscles

ORIF

open reduction with internal fixation

(sf) -edema

(sf) swelling

LUQ

left upper quadrant

BCLS

basic cardiac life support

asepsis-

absence of microorganisms that cause disease

laryngoscopy-

direct visualization of the larynx by means of a laryngoscope

lithotomy-

incision into an organ or duct for the removal of a calculus

(pf) eu-

(pf) good; well

inflammation-

a non-specific immunologic defense mechanism against infection injury or allergy

(pf) syn-

(pf) with; together

chordee-

a painful downward curvature of the penis on erection

metastasis-

the spread of neoplastic cells by way of vascular or lymphatic channels to distant sites that are not directly connected

anastomosis-

the surgical connection of two tubular structures

nephrotomy-

incision into the kidney

(sf) -plasty

surgical repair of

GU

genitourinary

(pf) semi-

(pf) half

(sf) -graph; -graphy

drawing; recording; describing

dyspnea-

shortage of air resulting in labored or difficult breathing

(pf) dys-

(pf) painful; difficult

synovectomy

surgical removal of the synovial membrane

laceration-

an irregular tear or flesh wound

arthrotomy-

cutting into a joint

neurolysis-

free a nerve from adhesions

(pf) mal-

(pf) bad

pathogen-

a microorganism capable of producing disease

intussusception-

the slipping of one part of the intestine into another part just below it

fistula-

an abnormal tube-like passage from a cavity or tube to another cavity or free surface

pediatrics-

the branch of medicine concerned with the care of children and treatment of their diseases

HBV

hepatitis B virus

parasitism-

a symbiotic relationship in which one symbiont (parasite) benefits at the expense of the other (host) organism

amputation-

removal of limb

abduction

movement away from midline

mono-

single

ROM

range of motion

ectopic-

in an abnormal position; out of place

alkalosis-

excessive alkalinity of body fluids due to an accumulation of bases or an excessive loss of acids

(pf) brady-

(pf) slow

nephrolith-

a stone in the kidney

poly-

many; much

cholecystoduodenostomy-

surgical formation of a passage from the gallbladder to the duodenum

bradycardia-

a slow heart rate

CVP

central venous pressure

Hx; hx

history

osteology-

study of the structure and function of bones

(sf) -tripsy

crushing

OD

right eye

oophorectomy-

surgical removal or an ovary

PVC

premature ventricular contraction

EEG

electroencephalogram; electroencephalograph

(pf) supra-

(pf) above; over

empyema-

pus in a body cavity, especially the pleural cavity

menometrorrhagia-

excessive bleeding during and between menstrual periods

viscer/o

body organs

(pf) trans-

(pf) across; through

PACU

post - anesthesia care unit

nephrectomy-

a surgical removal of a kidney

(sf) -emia

(sf) condition of blood

cephal/o

head

transfusion

collection of blood or blood components from a donor followed by its infusion into a recipient

obstetrics-

the branch of medicine that concerns the management of pregnancy and childbirth

(sf) -pathy

disease

Ca

cancer

LLQ

left lower quadrant

neuroplasty-

surgical repair of a nerve

extern/o

exterior

ecchymosis-

discoloration of the skin due to superficial bleeding underneath; a bruise

atelectasis-

a collapsed or airless condition of the lung

A-V; A/V

atrioventricular, arteriovenous

thoracentesis

insertion of a needle through the chest wall and into the pleural space for the removal (aspiration of fluid)

endarterectomy-

surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery

DNR

do not resuscitate

super/o

situated above something; higher

urology

the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both sexes male and the male genital tract

(pf) peri-

(pf) around

aneurysm-

localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel

laparoscopy-

direct visualization of the abdominal cavity by means of a laparascope

curettage-

the scraping of the inside of a cavity

psychiatry

the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness

AVM

arteriovenous malformation

DJD

degenerative joint disease

(pf) hypo-

(pf) below

cholelithiasis-

formation or presence of stones on the gallbladder

rectocele

protrusion or herniation of the anterior wall of the rectum through the posterior vaginal wall

excision-

the act of cutting away or taking out

physiology-

the study of the function of living organisms and their components

(sf) -pexy

fixation of; suturing in place

paracentesis-

puncture of a cavity; usually the abdomen, with aspiration of fluid

colostomy-

surgical formation of an opening from the colon onto the abdominal surface

incontinence-

inability to control urine or fecal elimination

(sf) -ia

condition, especially an abnormal state

(pf) ultra-

(pf) beyond; in excess

(pf) contra-

(pf) against

caud/o

tail

ureterolithotomy

surgical incision into the ureter for removal of a calculus

PDA

paten ductus arteriosus

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

(pf) iso-

(pf) equal

EVH

endoscopic vein harvest

CHF

congestive heart failure

viscera

internal organs enclosed within the ventral body cavity

(pf) dia-

(pf) complete; through

(pf) pan-

(pf) all

(pf) hemi-

(pf) half

abruptio

a tearing away from

(sf) -sis; -osis

condition; status; process