Terminology Flashcards
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Cleft Palate
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A congenital defect resulting in an opening between the nasal cavity and the oral cavity
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Fistula
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Abnormal passageway between two opening
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Mucocoele
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An accumulation of saliva/ mucus in the subcutaneous tissues
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Ranula
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Accumulation of saliva/ mucus adjacent to the tongue
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Tonsillectomy
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Removal of a tonsil
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Oesophagotomy
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An incision into the oesophagus
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Oesdophagectomy
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Removal of a portion of the oesophagus
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Oesophageal Stricture
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The narrowing or tightening of the oesophagus that causes difficulties swallowing