Pages 80-82 Flashcards
Angioplasty
Surgical repair of the vessel
Achondroplasia
Lack of development of cartilage
Blepharoptosis
Dropping, falling, prolapse of the eyelid (s)
Arteriosclerosis
Hardening of the artery
Laparoscope
Instrument for visual examination of the abdomen, abdominal wall
Laparoscopy
Process of visual examination of the abdomen, abdominal wall
Metastasis
The spread of a malignant tumor beyond its original site to a secondary organ or location
Hemostasis
Controlling, stopping blood
Colostomy
Opening to form a mouth is the colon
Tracheostomy
Opening to form a mouth of the trachea
Hydrotherapy
Treatment with water, fluid
Chemotherapy
Treatment with drugs, chemicals
Radiotherapy
Treatment with x-Rays
Laparotomy
Incision of the abdomen, abdominal wall
Phlebotomy
Incision of the vein