Surgery Words Flashcards
1
Q
Adhesions
A
Sticky membranous surfaces due to inflammation or injury
2
Q
Atelectasis
A
Collapse of one or more alveoli
3
Q
Colp/o-
A
Vagina
4
Q
-ectomy
A
Surgical removal
5
Q
Hyster/o-
A
Uterus
6
Q
Lapar/o-
A
Small bowel
7
Q
Ophor/o-
A
Ovary
8
Q
-ostomy
A
Artificial opening in an organ
9
Q
Peronial
A
Relating to the outer side of the calf
10
Q
-pexy
A
Making fast or securing
11
Q
Vesic/o-
A
Bladder