Terminology 2 Week2 Flashcards by Anabel Sierra

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What is a biopsy?

A

Removal of tissue for diagnostic examination.

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What is drainage?

A

Removal of fluid from a wound or body cavity.

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What is curettage?

A

Scraping of tissue using a curette.

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What is ligation?

A

Tying off a vessel or duct.

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What does -rhaphy refer to?

A

Surgical suturing or stitching.

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What is endoscopy?

A

Visual exam using a scope inside the body.

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What is excision?

A

Surgical removal of tissue or an organ.

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What is an incision?

A

Surgical cut into body or organ.

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What is an injection?

A

Introduction of fluid via needle.

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What is repair in a surgical context?

A

Restoration of function or structure.

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What is a suture?

A

Stitching body tissues after surgery.

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What is centesis?

A

Puncture to remove fluid.

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What does -plasty refer to?

A

Surgical reconstruction or repair.

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What does -ectomy mean?

A

Surgical removal or excision.

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What does -otomy refer to?

A

Surgical cutting into a body part.

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