MT L-18

Question 1

cholecystotomy-

Answer 1

incision into a gallbladder

Question 2

choledochostomy-

Answer 2

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

Question 3

cholelithiasis-

Answer 3

formation or presence of stones in the gallbladder

Question 4

colectomy-

Answer 4

excision of part or all of the colon

Question 5

colitis-

Answer 5

inflammation of the colon

Question 6

colostomy-

Answer 6

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

Question 7

commensalism-

Answer 7

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

Question 8

contaminate-

Answer 8

to soil, stain or pollute

Question 9

cranioplasty-

Answer 9

surgical repair of the skull

Question 10

craniosynostosis-

Answer 10

premature closure of the skull sutures