Operative Terms Flashcards
1
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abdominocentesis
A
puncture of the abdomen for aspiration of fluid
2
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abdominal paracentesis
A
puncture of the abdomen in the peritoneal cavity for the aspiration of fluid
3
Q
anal fistulectomy
A
excision of an anal fistula
4
Q
anastomosis
A
union of 2 hollow vessels
5
Q
cheiloplasty
A
repair of the lip
6
Q
cholecystectomy
A
excision of the gallbladder
7
Q
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
A
excision of the gallbladder through a laparoscope
8
Q
gastrectomy
A
partial or complete removal of the stomach
9
Q
gastric resection
A
partial removal and repair of the stomach
10
Q
gastroenterostomy
A
formation of an artificial opening between the stomach ad small intestine
11
Q
glossectomy
A
excision of all or part of the tongue
12
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glossorrhaphy
A
suture of the tongue
