Procedural Terms Flashcards
1
Q
biopsy
A
removal of living tissue to be viewed under microscope
2
Q
debridement
A
removal of dead/contaminated tissue or debris from a wound
3
Q
dermabrasion
A
scraping away of skin
4
Q
onychectomy
A
excision of a nail
5
Q
rhytidectomy
A
excision of wrinkles (facelift)
6
Q
skin graft (dermatoplasty)
A
surgical repair of the skin