Surgery Words Flashcards

1
Q

Adhesions

A

Sticky membranous surfaces due to inflammation or injury

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2
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Atelectasis

A

Collapse of one or more alveoli

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3
Q

Colp/o-

A

Vagina

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4
Q

-ectomy

A

Surgical removal

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5
Q

Hyster/o-

A

Uterus

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6
Q

Lapar/o-

A

Small bowel

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7
Q

Ophor/o-

A

Ovary

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8
Q

-ostomy

A

Artificial opening in an organ

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9
Q

Peronial

A

Relating to the outer side of the calf

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10
Q

-pexy

A

Making fast or securing

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11
Q

Vesic/o-

A

Bladder

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