Plan Treatment and Therapies Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
chemosurgery
A
removal of tissue that has been destroyed using chemicals
2
Q
chemotherapy
A
treatment using chemicals
3
Q
cryosurgery
A
destruction of tissue through freezing
4
Q
dermabrasion
A
rubbing or scraping the outer surface of skin
5
Q
electrocauterization
A
using electricity to destroy tissue by burning it
6
Q
electrodesiccation
A
using electricity to destroy tissue by drying it
7
Q
incision and drainage (I&D)
A
to cut into a wound to allow trapped infected liquid to drain
8
Q
lipectomy
A
removal of fatty tissue
9
Q
liposuction
A
removal of fatty tissue using a vacuum
10
Q
onychectomy
A
removal of a nail
11
Q
onychotomy
A
incision into a nail
12
Q
rhytidoplasty
A
reconstruction of wrinkled skin
