Investigation And Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
Hysterectomy
A
Removal of the uterus and ovaries
2
Q
Salpingectomy
A
Removal of the fallopian tube
3
Q
Cholecystectomy
A
Making an opening into the gall bladder and inserting a tube for drainage
4
Q
Colostomy
A
Making an opening into the colon
5
Q
Thoracotomy
A
Any cutting operating upon the chest wall
6
Q
Choledochotomy
A
Incision into the common bile duct
7
Q
Radiotherapy
A
Treatment by any radioactive substance of radiant energy
8
Q
Hydrotherapy
A
Bathing for diagnosis therapy/ the science of therapeutic bathing for diagnosed condition
9
Q
Chemotherapy
A
The treatment of cancer with cytotoxic drugs
