Illnesses, Diseases, and Instruments Flashcards
(22 cards)
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach
Panleukopenia
A deficiency of all types of white blood cells
Gastrostomy
Incision into the stomach
Gastrostomy
Surgically created opening between the stomach and the body surface
Gastrectomy
Surgical removal of the stomach
Mastectomy
Surgical removal of the breast or mammary glands
Gastropexy
Surgically stabilizing the stomach to the abdominal wall
Rhinoplasty
Surgical repair of the nose
Colostomy
Surgically created opening between the colon and the body surface
Cystocentesis
A surgical puncture of the urinary bladder with a needle to remove fluid (urine)
Electrocardiogram
The electrocardiographic hard copy record
Electrocardiograph
The machine that records the electrical activity of the heart
Electrocardiography
The procedure used to record the electrical activity of the heart
Urinalysis
Separation of urine into its constituents
Endoscope
An instrument used to visually examine inside the body
Endoscopy
The procedure of visually examining inside the body
Chemotherapy
Treatment with chemical substances or drugs
Hemorrhage
Bursting forth of blood from the vessels
Enterorrhaphy
Suturing of the intestines
Diarrhea
Complete discharge of the bowels
Myorrhexis
Rupture of the muscle