Procedural Terms Flashcards
1
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Ablation
A
Removal or excision. In interventional procedures, ablation means destroying cells or tissue.
2
Q
Advance
A
To move an instrument forward, i.e., deeper into the body
3
Q
Enucleation
A
In general, enucleation means removal of the eyes. In interventional procedures for other
organs of the body, enucleation means removal of anatomical lobes
4
Q
Excise/Excision
A
To remove all tissue in a target area.
5
Q
Resect/resection
A
To remove some tissue.
6
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Transurethral
A
Through the urethra.
