Terminology Flashcards
(163 cards)
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lymph nodes located in the armpit
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axillary nodes
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behind the sac holding the abdominal oragans and viscera (peritoneum)
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retroperitoneal
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excision of the spleen
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splenectomy
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insertion of a tube into a duct or cavity
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cannulation
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lymph nodes located next to the large vein in the neck
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jugular nodes
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radiographic procedure to allow visualization of the splenic and portal veins of the spleen
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splenoportography
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of the same species, but genetically different
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allogenic
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collection and distribution point for lymph and the largest lymph vessel located in the chest
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thoracic duct
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congenital deformity or benign tumor of the lymphatic system
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cystic hygroma
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also called a gland, it is the highest of the deep groin lymph nodes
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cloquets node
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term that refers to the groin and thigh
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inguiofemoral
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lymph nodes located in the armpit
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axillary nodes
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localization of pus
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abscess
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grafting of tissue from one source to another
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transplantation
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immature blood cells
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stem cell
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incision into a lymphatic vessel
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lymphangiotomy
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inflammation of a lymph node
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lymphadenitis
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excision of a lymph node or nodes
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lymphadenectomy
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from oneself
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autologous, autogenous
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use of a needle and syringe to withdraw fluid
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aspiration
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station along the lymphatic system
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lymph node
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overlapping
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imbrication
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surgical separation of the vagus nerve
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vagotomy
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muscular wall that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities
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diaphragm
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incision and repair of teh pyloric channel
pyloroplasty
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operation on the stomach for repair or reconfiguration
gasroplasy
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repari of the bottom of an organ or muscle
fundoplasty
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hernia that is near the esophagus
paraesophageal hiatus hernia
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hernia of the diaphragm
diaphragmatic hernia
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across the abdomen
transabdominal
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cutting into the mediastinum
mediastinotomy
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across the thorax
transthoracic
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use of an endoscope inserted through a small incision to view the mediastinum
mediastinoscopy
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the area between the lungs that contains the heart, aorta, trachea, lymph nodes, thymus gland, esophagus, and bronchial tubes
mediastinum
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artificail opening between the colon and the abdominal wall
colostomy
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prefix meaning tongue
gloss-
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organ or tissue protruding through the wall or cavity that usually contains it
hernia
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artificial opening between the ileum and the abdominal wall
ileostomy
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surgical connecion of two tubular structures, such as two peices of the intestine
gasrointestinal
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pertaining to the stomach and intestines
gastrointestinal
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artificial opeining
ostomy
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artificial opening between the jejunum and the abdominal wall
jejunostomy
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regarding hernias, a constricted, irreducible hernia that may cause obstruction of an intestine
incarcerated
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artificial opening between the stomach and teh abdominal wall
gastrostomy
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radiographic recording of the bile ducts
cholangiography
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able to be corrected or put back into a normal position
reducible
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endoscopic examination of the entire colon that may include part of the terminal ileum
colonoscopy
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combining form meaning liver
hepat/o
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endoscopic examination of the entire rectum and sigmoid colon that may include a portion of the descending colon
proctosigmoidoscopy
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combining form meaning bile
chole/o
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endoscopic examination of teh sigmoid colon and rectum
sigmoidoscopy
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pericardium
membranous sac enclosing the heart and ends of the great vessel
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cardiopulmonary
refers to the heart and lungs
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bypass
to go around
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pacemaker
electrical device that controls the beating of the heart by electrical impulses
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single-chamber device
electrode of the pacemaker is placed only in the atrium or only in the ventricle, but not in both places
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dual-chamber device
electrodes of the pacemaker are placed in both the R atrium and the R ventricle of the heart
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electrode
lead attached to a generator that carries the electrical current from the generator to the atria or ventricles
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ventricle
chamber in the lower part of the heart
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atrium
chamber in the upper part of the heart
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implantable defibrillator
surgically placed device that directs an electrical current shock to the heart to restore rhythm
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artery
vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body tissues
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vein
vessel that carries deoxygenated blood to the heart from the body tissues
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aneurysm
a sac of clotted blood or fluid formed in the circulatory system (vein or artery)
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embolism
blockage of a blood vessel by a blood clot or other matter that has moved from another area of the body through the circulatory system
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thrombosis
blood clot
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endarterectomy
incision into an artery to remove the inner lining to remove disease or blockage
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angioplasty
surgical or percutaneous procedure on a vessel to dilate the vessel open, used in treatment of atherosclerotic disease
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injection
forcing of fluid into a vessel or cavity
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catheter
tube placed into the body to put fluid inor take fluid out
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arteriovenous fistula
direct communication (passage) between an artery and vein
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anomaly
abnormality
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ischemia
deficient blood supply caused by obstruction of the circulatory system
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cardiopulmonary bypass
blood bypasses the heart through a heart-lung machine during open heart surgery
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fistula
abnormal opening from one area to another area within the body or to outside of the body
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shunt
divert or make an artificial passage
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electrophysiology (EP)
the study of the electrical system of the heart and includes the study of arrhythmias.
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nuclear cardiology
diagnostic specialty that uses radioactive radiologic procedures to aid in the diagnosis of cardiologic condition
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percutaneously
procedures performed through needle puncture of the skin
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reversible ischemia
heart muscle performs at low levels due to lack of blood (clogged arteries), but if bloodflow is increased the heart muscle may again begin to function at normal or near normal levels
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The term that describes the procedure in which the surgeon withdraws fluid from the pericardial space by means of a needle inserted into the space is ______________.
pericardiocentesis
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Local anesthesia, catheter introduction, and injection of __________ __________ are procedures that are included in a vascular injection.
contrast material
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A mass of undissolved matter in the blood that is transported by the blood current is a(n) _______.
embolus
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When a heart artery is clogged and the heart muscle dies, the condition is called __________ ischemia.
irreversible
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When a heart artery is clogged and the heart muscle performs at a low level as a result of a lack of blood, the condition is called __________ ischemia.
reversible
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What arteries feed the heart?
coronary arteries
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What is the name of the device that can be surgically implanted into the subcutaneous tissue in the upper left quadrant to record heart rhythms when the patient depresses a button?
pt activated event recorder
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What are the four cardiac valves?
aortic, mitral, tricuspid, and pulmonary valves
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When you bill for E/M services unrelated to a pacemaker implantation during the allowable follow-up days, what modifier would you use on the code to alert the third-party payer?
-24
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modifer -24 is what
defined as an unrelated evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during a post-operative period.
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If a patient is seen for a rash on the heel of the foot by the same physician who implanted a pacemaker 20 days earlier, would you bill for the office service for the rash?
yes
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If a physician implanted a pacemaker and 10 days later the patient returns to the same surgeon for removal of sutures, would you charge for the service? Why or why not?
no, already bundles into the pacemaker procedure
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If the patient is returned to the operating room for repositioning or replacement of the pacemaker or implantable defibrillator during the global period, modifier ________ would be appended to the code.
-78
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modifier -78 is what
“Unplanned return to the operating or procedure room by the same physician following initial procedure for a related procedure during the post-operative period
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The two approaches used to insert devices that electrically shock the heart into regular rhythm are _______ and _____________.
epicardial and transvenous
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What are the names of two devices that are inserted into the body to electrically shock the heart into regular rhythm?
pacemaker and implantable defibrillator
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Codes for excision of cardiac tumors are divided based on whether the tumor is located ___________ or _______.
internally or externally
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The term that describes the procedure in which the surgeon withdraws fluid from the pericardial space by means of a needle inserted into the space is ______________.
pericardiocentesis
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laryngotomy
incision into the larynx
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intubation
Inserting an artificial airway
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tracheostomy
creation of an artificial opening into the trachea
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tracheoplasty
surgical repair of the trachea
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ablation
the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function
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cauterization
destruction of tissue by burning
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drainage
free flow or withdrawal of fluids
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Endoscopic procedures are reported on the _____ Places to which the scope is advanced
farthest
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keratoplasty
surgical repair of the cornea
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evisceration
pulling theviscera outside the body through and incision
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enculeation
removal of an eye
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exenteration
removal of an organ all in ne piece
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cataract
opaque covering on or in the lens
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sclea
white outer portion of the eyeball
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conjunctiva
lining of the eyelids and covering of the sclera
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uveal
vascular tissue of the choroids, ciliary body, and iris
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tarsorrhaphy
suturing together of the eyelids
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ocular adnexa
orbit, extraocular muscles, and eyelid
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strabismus
extraocular muscle deviation resulting in unequal viual axis
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posterior segment
parts of the eye located behind the lens
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anterior segment
parts of the eye in the front of and including the lens, orbit, extraocular muscles, and eyelid
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vitre/o
pertaining to the vitreous body of the eye
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astigmatism
condition in which the refractive surfaces of the eyes are unequal
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dacryocyst/o
pertaining to the lacrimal sac
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dacry/o
tear/tear duct
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cyclo/o
ciliary body or eye muscle
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cor/o
pupil
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blephar/o
eyelid
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kerat/o
cornea
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ocul/o
eye
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-E1
upper left eyelid
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-E2
lower left eyelid
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-E3
upper right eyelid
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-E4
lower right eyelid
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myringotomy
incision into the tympanic membrane and reinflation of theeustachian tube
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tympanostomy
insertion of a small plastic or metal tube (pressure equalization)(tube) that allows fluid to drain
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aural atresia
congenital absenc of the external auditory canal
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transmastoid antrostomy
called a simple mastoidectomy, it creastes an opening in the mastoid for drainage
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labyrinth
inner connecting cavities, such as the internal ear
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tympanic neurectomy
excision of the tympanic nerve
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fenestration
creation of a new opening (e.g. on the inner wall of the middle ear)
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parts of the external ear
auricle, pinna, external acoustic, and meatus
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parts of the middle ear
malleus, incus, and stapes
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parts of the inner ear
vestibule, semicircular canals, and cochlea
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mastoid-
posterior temporal bone
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myring-
eardrum
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audi-
hearing
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exostosis
bony growth
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oto-
ear
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salping/o
eustachian tube
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apicectomy
excision of a portion of the temporal bone
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aphakia
absence of the lens of the eye
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echography
US procedure in which sound waves are bounced off an internal organ and the resulting image is recorded
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gonioscopy
use of a scope to examine the angles of the eye
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hemodialysis
cleansing of the blood outside the body
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modality
treatment method
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nystagmus
rapid involuntary eye movements
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optokinetic
movement of the eye to objects moving in the visual field
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percutaneous
through the skin
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phlebotomy
cutting into a vein
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retrograde
moving backward or against the usual direction of flow
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subcutaneous
tissue below dermis, primarily fat cells that insulate the body
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tonometry
measurement of pressure or tension
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transcutaneous
entering by way of the skin
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tympanometry
procedure for evaluation of middle ear disorders
