MT L-33

Question 1

thoracentesis-

Answer 1

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

Question 2

thoracoplasty-

Answer 2

surgical rear of the best wall to alter the size and shape

Question 3

thoracotomy-

Answer 3

surgical incision into the chest wall

Question 4

thyroidectomy-

Answer 4

surgical removal of the thyroid gland

Question 5

tumor-

Answer 5

a swelling or enlargement; an abnormal mass

Question 6

trachelorrhapy-

Answer 6

suturing of a torn cervix

Question 7

tracheostomy-

Answer 7

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

Question 8

transfusion-

Answer 8

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

Question 9

ureterolithiasis-

Answer 9

development of a calculus in the ureter

Question 10

ureterolithotomy-

Answer 10

surgical incision into the ureter for the removal of a calculus