Misc Procedures & Tests Flashcards
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ablation
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removal of abnormal tissue by surgical or mechanical means
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adenectomy
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the removal of a gland
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adenoidectomy
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removal of the adenoids
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adrenalectomy
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removal (excision) of adrenal glands
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amniocentesis
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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amnion
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analysis
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separating a substance into its component parts
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anastomosis
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new surgical connection between two previously unconnected bowel parts, vessels, or ducts
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angiography
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x-ray recording of blood vessels after contrast is injected
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angioplasty
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surgical repair of a blood vessel. A tube (catheter) is placed in a clogged artery and a balloon at the end of the tube is inflated to flatten the clogged material agains the wall of the artery. This enlarges the opening of the artery so that more blood can pass through
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arteriovenous fistula
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an abnormal communication between an artery and a vein. Can also be created surgically to provide access for hemodialysis
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arthrocentesis
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surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint
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arthrogram
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x-ray record of a joint
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arthroplasty
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surgical repair of a joint, especially to restore mobility in osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
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arthroscope
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instrument used to examine the inside of a joint
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arthroscopy
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process of visual examination of a joint
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autopsy
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examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death. A.k.a. postmortem exam or necropsy. Literally means “to see” with “one’s own” eyes
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bariatric surgery
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surgery on part of the gastrointestinal tract for obesity (bari/o meaning weight)
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barium
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substance used as a radiopaque (x-rays cannot pass through it) contrast medium for x-ray examination of the digestive tract)
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barium enema
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x-ray study of the lower digestive tract performed by instilling a solution of barium into the rectum, which highlights structures seen on the x-ray images
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barium swallow
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x-ray study of the upper digestive tract performed by having the patient swallow a solution of barium, which highlights structures seen on the x-ray images
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biopsy
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removing living tissue for subsequent viewing under a microscope or other laboratory studies
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bronchoscope
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instrument used to visually examine bronchial tubes
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bronchoscopy
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visual examination of bronchial tubes by passing an endocscope through the trachea into the bronchi
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cardiac catheter ablation
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procedure to correct an arrhythmia by advancing a flexible tube (catheter) through blood vessels into the heart. High-frequency electrical impulses then destroy the abnormal tissue that is causing the arrhythmia
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cardioversion
brief discharges of electricity passing across the chest to stop a cardiac arrhythmia
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catheter
flexibile or rigid hollow tube used to drain fluids from the body or inject fluids into the body. Also used to help keep passageways open
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CAT scan
computerized axial tomography
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cholecystectomy
removal of the gallbladder
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choledochoduodenostomy
new surgical attachment of the common bile duct to the duodenum; an anastomosis
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choledochotomy
incision of the common bile duct
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colectomy
removal of the colon
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colocolostomy
new surgical connection between two previously unconnected portions of the colon. An anastomosis
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colonoscopy
visual examination of the colon
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colostomy
opening of the colon to the outside of the body
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colposcopy
visual examination of the vagina and cervix
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computed tomography scan
x-ray images taken to show the body in cross-sectional views (CT scan)
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conization
removal of a wedge-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix in the diagnosis and treatment of early cancer of the cervix
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coronary angiogram
x-ray record of blood vessels surrounding the heart
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coroner
person who determines cause of death in cases where the death was sudden, unexpected, of suspicious origin, or while under police custody; generally has legal and/or medical background
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craniotomy
incision of the skull
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cryotherapy
treatment using cold (cry/o) temperatures
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CT colonography
CT imaging procedure using x-rays and computer equipment to produce images of the colon and display them on a screen
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cystoscope
instrument (endoscope) used to view the urinary bladder
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cystoscopy
visual examination of the urinary bladder
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debridement
removal of diseased tissue from the skin
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defribillation
brief discharges of electricity applied to the chest to stop an abnormal heart rhythm
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diagnosis
complete knowledge of patient's condition
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dialysis
complete separation of wastes from the blood when the kidneys fail
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dilation and curettage
widening of the opening to the cervix and scraping of the inner lining of the uterus
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electrocardiogram
record of the electricity in the heart
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electroencephalogram
record of the electricity in the brain
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electroencephalography
process of recording the electricity in the brain
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embolization
use of a substance to block or reduce blood flow in a vessel
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
x-ray images of bile ducts and pancrease after injection of contrast through a catheter from the mouth, esophagus and stomach into bile and pancreatic ducts
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esophagoscopy
visual examination of the esophagus
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excision
act of cutting out, removing or resecting
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gadolinium
a chemical element that is used as a contrast agent in MRI studies
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gastrectomy
excision (removal) of the stomach
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gastrojejunostomy
new surgical opening between the stomach and the jejunum. This procedure is an anastomosis.
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gastroscope
instrument used to view the stomach. Passed down the throat and esophagus into the stomach
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gastrotomy
incision of the stomach
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hemigastrectomy
removal of half of the stomach
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hemiglossectomy
removal of half of the tongue
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hemoccult test
a standardized test to look for hidden blood in stool. Screening test for colon and rectal cancer.
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hysterectomy
excision of the uterus, either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina
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hysteroscopy
visual examination of the uterus with an endoscope inserted through the vagina and uterine cervix
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ileostomy
new opening of the ileum to the outside of the body
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incision
cutting into the body or into an organ
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insulin pump
portable, battery-powered device that delivers insulin through the abdominal wall in measured amounts
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intravenous pyelogram
x-ray record of the kidney after contrast is injected into a vein
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laminectomy
removal of a piece of backbone (lamina) to relieve pressure on nerves from a herniating disk
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laparoscope
instrument to visually examine the abdomen, inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall
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laparascopic appendectomy
removal of the appendix through a small incision in the abdomen and with the use of a laparascopic instrument
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laparascopic cholecystectomy
removal of the gallbladder through a small incision in the abdomen and with the use of a laparoscopic instrument
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laparotomy
incision of the abdomen. Large incision made across abdomen to examine and operate on its organs
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laryngectomy
removal of the larynx
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lithotripsy
process of crushing a stone in the urinary tract using ultrasonic vibrations; a.k.a. extracorporeal shcok-wave lithotripsy
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lower gastrointestinal series
barium is injected into the anus and rectum and x-rays are taken of the colon
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lumbar puncture
removal of cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic analysis or occasionally as treatment to relieve increased intracranial pressure
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lymphadenectomy
removal of lymph nodes
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magnetic resonance imaging
image of the body with magnetic and radio waves. Organs are seen in three planes: coronal (front to back), sagittal (side to side), and transverse (cross-section)
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mammoplasty
surgical repair (reconstruction) of the breast
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mediastinoscopy
visual examination of the mediastinum with an endoscope
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minimally invasive surgery
removal and repair of organs and tissues with small incisions for an endoscope and instruments. Examples are laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic herniorrhaphy and laparoscopic colectomy
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myelogram
x-ray image of the spinal cord after contrast is injected within the membranes surrounding the spinal cord in the lumbar area of the back
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myelography
x-ray imaging of the spinal cord after contrast material is injected
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myomectomy
removal of a benign muscle tumor (fibroid)
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myringotomy
incision of the eardrum
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nephrostomy
opening from the kidney to the outside of the body
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neurotomy
incision of a nerve
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oophorectomy
removal of an ovary or ovaries
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opthmaloscope
instrument used to visually examine the eye
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orchidectomy/orchiectomy
removal (excision) of a testicle or testicles
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orchiopexy
surgical fixation of the testicle into its proper location within the scrotum. Corrects cryptorchism
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osteotomy
incision of a bone
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pancreactectomy
removal of the pancreas
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percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
bile vessels are imaged after injection of contrast material through the skin into the liver
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peritoneal dialysis
process of removing wastes from the blood by introducing a special fluid inot the abdomen (peritoneal cavity). Wastes pass into the fluid from the bloodstream, and then the fluid is drained from the body
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peritoneoscopy
visual examination of the peritoneal cavity with an endoscope
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phlebography
x-ray examination of veins after injection of contrast material
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phlebotomy
incision of a vein
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photoselective vaporization of the prostate
use of a GreenLight laser to vaporize and remove prostatic tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
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pneumonectomy
removal of a lung
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proctoscopy
inspection of the anus and rectum with a proctoscope (endoscope). Often performed before rectal surgery
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proctosigmoidoscopy
visual examination of the anus, rectum and sigmoid colon with an endoscope
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prostactectomy
removal of the prostate gland
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pyelogram
record of the renal pelvis after injection of contrast
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radiation therapy
treatment of disease (cancer) with high energy x-rays or particles
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radionuclide
chemical substance that emits radioactivity; radioisotope. Used in nuclear medicine to image parts of the body
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rectal resection
excision (resection) of the rectum
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resection
removal (excision) of an organ or structure
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rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
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rhinotomy
incision of the nose
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sagittal section
cut (section) through the body, dividing it into a right and a left portion
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salpingectomy
removal of a fallopian tube
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section
an act of cutting; a segment or subdivision of an organ
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sigmoidoscopy
visual examination of the sigmoid colon with an endoscope inserted through the anus and rectum
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sonogram
record of sound waves after they bounce off organs in the body (ultrasound, echogram)
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spirometer
an instrument for testing lung function by measuring the volume of inspired and expired air
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splenectomy
removal of spleen
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stent
a tube inserted into an artery, blood vessel, or duct to keep it open
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stool culture
feces placed in growth medium which is later examined microscopically for evidence of microorganisms
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stool guaiac
examination of a small sample of stool for hidden traces of blood; hemoccult test
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tenorrhaphy
suture of a tendon
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thoracentesis
surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid
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thoracotomy
incision of the chest
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thrombolytic therapy
treatment with drugs such as streptokinase and tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) to dissolve clots that may cause a heart attack
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thyroidectomy
removal of the thyroid gland
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tomography
series of x-ray images that show an organ in depth by producing images of single tissue planes
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tonsillectomy
removal (excision) of a tonsil or tonsils
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tracheostomy
opening of the trachea to the outside of the body
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tracheotomy
incision of trachea
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transvaginal ultrasound
sound probe placed in the vagina and ultrasound images are made of the pelvic organs
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tympanoplasty
surgical repair of the eardrum
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ultrasonography
recording of internal body structures with sound waves
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ultrasound
sound waves with greater frequency than can be heard by the human ear. Used to detect abnormalities by beaing waves into body and recording echoes that reflect off tissues
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upper gastrointestinal series
barium is swallowed and x-ray images are taken of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine
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uretectomy
removal of a ureter
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urinalysis
examination of urine to determine its contents
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urinary catheterization
catheter is passed through urethra into urinary bladder for short-term or long-term drainage of urine
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uterine artery embolization
blockage of blood flow in the uterine artery to slow the growth of uterine fibroids
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vasectomy
removal of vas deferens or a portion of it so that sperm cells are prevented from becoming part of semen
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vertebroplasty
surgical repair of backbone fractures by injecting cement into vertebrae to strengthen them and relieve pain
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arteriography
process of recording (x-ray) of arteries after injecting contrast material
