Pharangeal Pathology Flashcards
1
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Pharyngitis
A
Inflammation of pharynx
2
Q
Tonsillitis
A
Inflammation of tonsils
3
Q
Tonsillectomy
A
Surgical removal of tonsils
4
Q
Pharyngoscopy
A
Examination of the pharynx using an endoscope
5
Q
Pharyngotomy
A
The operation of making an incision into the pharynx to remove a tumour or obstructing tissue
6
Q
Pharyngectomy
A
Surgical removal of part of the pharynx
7
Q
Pharyngeal diverticulum
A
Outpouching of mucosa through the muscular layer of the oesophagus