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Surgical Terminology Flashcards

Surgical process/tool names from Body Systems and Terminology Pt 1, Unit 2 of 4.

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Armamentarium

A

All equipment used in the practice of medicine.

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Arthroscope

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Instrument inserted into joint cavity to inspect contents.

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Aspirator

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Hollow instrument used to withdraw fluid, especially from body cavities, cysts, or joints.

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Autoclave

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Device used to sterilize instruments with pressurized, superheated steam.

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Catheter

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Tube inserted into narrow opening for removal or introduction of fluids.

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Clamp

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Surgical instrument used to compress blood vessel or close off end of intestine.

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Chord Clamp

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Flexible band used to compress part or close off opening.

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Curette

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Spoon-shaped instrument used to scrape tissue from body cavities.

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Cystoscope

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Instrument used to view interior of bladder

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Diathermy Knife

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Electrode-tipped blade used to coagulate tissue or small blood vessels.

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Drain

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Tube or wick used to draw fluid from the body cavity to surface.

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Drain Tube

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Tube used to drain fluid from inside body.

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Endoscope

A

Slender, tubular instrument used for viewing and examining interior body part.

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Float

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An instrument used to file or rasp a horse’s premolar and molar teeth.

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Fluoroscope

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Fluorescent screen on which x-rays may be viewed.

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Forceps

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Any of various instruments used to grasp and pull objects.

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Hemostat

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Device used to stop or prevent hemorrhaging.

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Hypodermic

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Needle and syringe used for injection under the skin.

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Inhalant Anesthesia

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Anesthesia administered by Inhaling.

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Inhalator

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Device that administers medicinal vapors.

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Lancet

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Wide, two-edged, pointed surgical knife

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Ligature

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Nylon, wire, or catgut tied around structure to prevent bleeding.

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Local Anesthesia

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Anesthesia used to numb a specific area without causing loss of conciousness.

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Nebulizer

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Device that applies a fine mist.

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Ophthalmoscope

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Instrument that directs fine beams of light into eye to examine its interior.

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Probe

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Thin, flexible, metal rod with blunt end, used to explore cavities and wounds.

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Proctoscope

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Hollow, tube-shaped instrument for inspection of rectum.

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Regional Anesthesia

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Anesthesia applied to a limb or an entire section of the body.

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Respirator

A

Device inflating lungs with mixture of oxygen and air to maintain respiration.

30
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Respirometer

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Device used to measure extent of respiration.

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Resuscitator

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Artificial respiration device that forces oxygen into lungs.

32
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Retractor

A

Instrument that draws aside edges of skin or tissue to expose operational site.

33
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Scalpel

A

Small, pointed surgical knife with convex blade edge, used to cut tissue.

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Scope

A

Flexible fiber optic instrument for inspection of interior of body.

35
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Scrub Suit

A

Gown, often green, worn in surgery by doctors.

36
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Snare

A

Wire noose used for surgical removal of tumors or polyps by the roots.

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Speculum

A

Instrument that holds open a cavity, especially vagina or ear, for inspection.

38
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Sphygmograph

A

Instrument for measuring and recording arterial pulse.

39
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Spirograph

A

Instrument used to record tracing of respiratory movements.

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Stethoscope

A

Diaphragm connected to earpieces, used to listen to sounds within the body.

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Stitches

A

Sterile thread used to close a wound or surgical opening; suture.

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Surgical Gloves

A

Sheer, hygienic plastic gloves worn by surgeons.

43
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Surgical Gown

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Sterile cotton gown worn by operating room personnel; Scrub suit

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Surgical Instruments

A

Various sterilized tools used in surgery.

45
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Surgical Mask

A

Cotton mask worn over mouth and nose by surgeons.

46
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Surgical Needle

A

Suture needle

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Surgical Sponge

A

Soft, sterile material that absorbs blood and body fluids during surgery.

48
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Surgical Staple

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Device used to close surgical opening without stress.

49
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Suture

A

Sterile thread used to stitch closed a wound or surgical opening; Stitches

50
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Suture Needle

A

Needle used to make sutures; surgical needle.

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Syringe

A

Piston in tube attached to hollow needle.

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Topical Anesthesia

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Anesthesia applied to the skin to “numb” a surface area.

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X-ray Machine

A

Device that emits radiation and takes diagnostic radiographic photos.

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