Common surgery terms Flashcards
(31 cards)
arthr-
related to a joint (artères)
angio-
related to a blood vessel or joint
colono-
related to the large intestine colon
colpo-
related to the vagina
cysto-
related to the bladder
encephal-
related to the brain
gastr-
related to the stomach
hepat-
related to the liver
hyster-
related to the uterus
lamino-
related to the lamina (posterior aspect of vertebra)
lapar-
related to the abdominal cavity
Etymology actually refers to soft, fleshy part of abdominal wall. The term celio- is generally considered more accurate and more commonly used in America.
lobo-
related to a lobe (in the brain or the lungs)
mammo- / masto-
related to the breasts
myo-
related to muscle tissue
nephro-
relating to the kidneys
oophor-
relating to the ovary
orchid-
related to the testicles
rhino-
relating to the nose
thoraco-
related to the chest
vas-
related to a duct, usually the vas deferens
-centesis
surgical puncture
-tripsy
crushing or breaking up
-desis
fusion of two parts into one, stabilization
-ectomy
Surgical removal. The term ‘resection’ is also used, especially when referring to a tumor.
