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Vocabulary - Glossary Flashcards

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Asepsis

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the complete absence of living pathogenic microbes

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Sterile

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the condition of any item that has undergone a cleansing procedure that results in the complete absence of microbes

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Sterilization

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the use of a process proven to rid an object of all living microbes

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Contaminated

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any item that has not been sterilized

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Iatrogenic

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caused by treatment

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Microbe/microorganism

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tiny, usually microscopic, entity capable of carrying disease

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Normal Flora

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microbes that are normally found in healthy animals

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Surgical Conscience

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putting the patient’s well-being above anyone or anything

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Antiseptic

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a substance that can be used on skin to destroy microbes

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Abscess

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an cavity containing pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue, formed as a result of suppuration in a localized infection

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Adhesions

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a band of scar tissue that binds together two anatomic surfaces that are normally separate from each other

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Anastomosis

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a surgical joining of two duct or blood vessels to allow flow from one to the other

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Arthrodesis

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surgically induced fixation of a joint to relieve paint or support

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Arthroscopy

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the examination of the interior of a joint performed by inserting a specially designed endoscope through a small incision

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Biopsy

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the removal of a small piece of living tissue from an organ or other part of the body for microscopic examination to confirm or establish a diagnosis, estimate prognosis, or follow the course of disease

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-cidal

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suffix meaning “to kill”

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Cryosurgery

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use of subfreezing temperature to destroy tissue

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Debride

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to remove dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound or a burn to prevent infection and to promote healing

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Dehiscence

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separation of a surgical incision or rupture of a closed wound

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Disinfectant

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a chemical that can be applied to objects to destroy microbes

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Edema

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abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues

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Enterotomy

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surgical incision into the lumen of the bowel and subsequent closure of the wound

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Endoscopy

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the visualization of the interior of organs and cavities of the body

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Enucleation

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removal of the eyeball

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Evisceration

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the protrusion of an internal organ through a wound or surgical incision

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Excise

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to remove completely

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Exudate

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fluids, cells, or other substances that have been slowly exuded, or discharged, from cells or blood vessels through small pores or breaks in cell wall

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Fascia

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a sheet or band of fibrous tissue investing and connecting muscles

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Fistula

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an abnormal passage or communication

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Granulation Tissue

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any soft, pink, fleshy projections that form during the healing process in a wound not healing by first intention

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Hernia

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protrusion of an organ through an abnormal opening in the muscle wall of the cavity it surrounds

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Incision

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a cut produced surgically by a sharp instruments

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Inflammation

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the protective response of the tissues of the body due to trauma

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Laparotomy

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any surgical incision into the peritoneal cavity

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Ligation

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tying off a blood vessel or duct with a suture or wire ligature

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Linea Alba

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the mid-abdominal, fibrous white connective tissue structure joining two halves of the abdominal musculature ventrally

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Paracentesis

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the manual evacuation of fluid from the body cavities such as the abdomen or thorax

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Proud Flesh

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excessive granulation tissue growth in areas previously traumatized and subsequently undergoing spontaneous second intention

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Recumbency

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the state of laying down

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Resection

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surgical removal of all or part of diseased organ or tissue

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-static

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suffix meaning “inhibits growth or replication”

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Suture

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to stitch together cuts or torn edges of tissue with suture material

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Tourniquet

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a device used in controlling hemorrhage

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Autoclave tape

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tape used in steam sterilization as an indicator of heat exposure

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Back-up Table

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table or counter (sterile) which holds DVM gloves, gown, pt drape, quarter drape, etc

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Box Lock

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lock/screw in center of instrument

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Cautery

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instrument that seals the vessel with a controlled electrical current that burns or cauterizes the bleeding end of that vessel

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Circulator

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the mediator between sterile and non-sterile personnel and sterile and non-sterile material

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Don

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to put clothing or other items on

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Draping

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application of sheets of various materials to tissue areas surrounding a proposed surgical site in an effort to minimize the transfer of contaminants

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Fenestration

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an object that has holes or openings

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Mayo Stand

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stand (when covered is considered sterile) that holds the sterile instruments and suture

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Patient Drape

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material that is sterilized that covers the patient. a fenestration is cut to allow for a sterile field during surgery

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Quarter Drapes

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drapes (usually 4) that protect the patient and the sterile field between the patient and patient drapes

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Ratchet

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the mechanism that can hold an instrument at a desired tension

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Scrub Nurse

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assistant to surgeon; wears the same attire as the surgeon

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Suction

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the act or process of sucking; the act of drawing out fluids and such

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Wicking

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the act of transporting liquid via capillary action

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