Surgical Processes

Question 1

Process for removing waste and excess water from the blood in people with renal failure

Answer 1

Dialysis

Question 2

A special radiological test that uses magnetic waves to create detailed pictures of internal structures including bones, muscles, and tendons

Answer 2

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Question 3

Surgical removal of the ovary

Answer 3

Oophorectomy

Question 4

A method of contraception for women, not usually reversible

Answer 4

Tubectomy

Question 5

Removal of cells or tissues from a living body for diagnostic purposes

Answer 5

Biopsy

Question 6

Surgical removal of the pituitary gland

Answer 6

Hypophysectomy

Question 7

Surgery on the middle ear to improve hearing

Answer 7

Stapedectomy

Question 8

Surgical shaping of the nose

Answer 8

Rhinoplasty

Question 9

To examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body with the help of an endoscope

Answer 9

Endoscopy

Question 10

Surgical removal of part of the iris

Answer 10

Iridectomy

Question 11

Facelift to remove wrinkles and creases

Answer 11

Rhytidectomy

Question 12

Surgical removal of the uterus

Answer 12

Hysterectomy

Question 13

Incision on the skull

Answer 13

Craniotomy

Question 14

Artificial suctioning of excess body fat

Answer 14

Liposuction