Surgical Conditions Flashcards
1
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What is a foreign body
A
A medical term for something that is not supposed to be there
2
Q
What is a fracture
A
They are breaks in bones
Bones can break in many different ways
Different terminology will be used to identify the type
3
Q
What is an abscess
A
An abscess is a painful collection of pus, usually caused by a bacterial infection
4
Q
What is a wound
A
an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken.
5
Q
What is pyometra
A
Pyometra is a secondary infection that occurs as a result of hormonal changes in the female’s reproductive tract.
