Terminology Flashcards
(192 cards)
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isthmus
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connection of two regions or structures
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isthmus, thyroid
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tissue connection between right and left thyroid lobes
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isthmusectomy
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surgical removal of the isthmus
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contralateral
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affecting the opposite side
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thyroidectomy
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surgical removal of the thyroid
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thyroglossal duct
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develops in teh embryo stage after the formation of the thyroid gland
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thymectomy
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surgical removal of the thymus
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adrenal
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glands located on the top of the kidneys that prodcue steroid hormones
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thyroid
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part of the endocrine system, a gland that produces hormones that regulates metabolism
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thymus
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produces hormones important to the immune response
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parathyroid
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produces a hormone to mobilize calcium from the bones to the blood
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cranium
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part of the skeleton that encloses the brain
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skull
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entire skeletal framework of the head
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sterotaxis
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method of identifying a specific area or point in the brain
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laminectomy
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surgical excision of the lamina
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somatic nerve
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sensory or motor nerve
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sympathetic nerve
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part of the peripheral nervous system that controls automatic body function, activated under stress
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peripheral nerves
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12 pairs of cranial nerves, 31 pairs of spinal nerves, and autonomic nervous system, connects peripheral receptors to the brain and spinal cord
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shunt
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divert or make an artificial passage
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central nervous system
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brain and spinal cord
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vulva
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external femal genitalia, including labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and vaginal opening
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perineum
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area between the vulva and anus
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introitus
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opening or entrnance to the vagina
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vagina
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canal from the external female genitalia to the uterus
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cervix uteri
rounded, cone-shaped neck of the uterus, part of it protruding into the vagina
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corpus uteri
uterus
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oviduct
fallopian tube
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salpingo-
tube
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oophor-
ovary
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curettage
scraping of a cavity using a spoon-shaped instrument
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dilation
expansion
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cystocele
herniation of the bladder into the vagina
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rectocele
herniation of the rectal wall through the posterior wall of the vagina
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antepartum
before childbirth
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postpartum
after childbirth
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abortion
termination of pregnancy
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delivery
chldbirth
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cesarean
surgical opening through abdominal wall for delivery
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ectopic
pregnancy outside the uterus (e.g. in the fallopian tube )
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version
turning of the fetus from a presentation other than cephalic (head down) to cephalic for ease of birth
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amniocentesis
percutaneous aspiration of amniotic fluid
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cordocentesis
procedure to obtain a fetal blood sample, also called a percutaneous umbilical blood sampling
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chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
biopsy of the outermost part of the placenta
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salpingectomy
surgical removal of a fallopian tube
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oophorectomy
surgical removal of ovary
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hysterectomy
surgical removal of the uterus
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tocolysis
repression of uterine contractions
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VBAC
vaginal delivery after previous cesarean delivery
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colpotomy
incision into the vagina to gain access tot he pelvic cavity
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pessary
vaginal support device
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colposcope
microscope that is used to view the vagina
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calculus/calculi
concentration of mineral salts, also called a stone
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cystolithectomy
removal of a calculus from the urinary bladder
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cystometrogram (CMG)
measurement of the ressures and capacity of the urinary bladder
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endopyelotomy
use of an endoscope, an incision is made to correct stenosis of the ureteropelvic junction
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exstrophy
condition in which an organ is turned inside out
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nephrectomy
kidney removal
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fulguration
use of electrical current to destroy tissue
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kock pouch
surgical creation of a urinary bladder from a segment of the ileum
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lithotripsy
crushing of a gallbladder or urinary bladder stone followed by irrigation to wash the fragment out
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marsupialization
surgical procedure that creates an open pouch from an internal abscess
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nephro-
kidney
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nephrostomy
creation of a channel into the renal pelvis of the kidney
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perivesical
around the bladder
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perirenal
around the kidney
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pyelo-
renal pelvis
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pyeloplasty
surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis
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pyelostomy
surgical creation of an opening into the renal pelvis
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renal pelvis
funnel-shaped sac in the kidney where urine is received
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retroperitoneal
behind the sac holding the abdominal organs and viscera (peritoneum)
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transureteroureterostomy
surgical connection of one ureter tot he other ureter
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ureterolithotomy
removal of a stone from the ureter
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ureterotomy
incision into the ureter
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urethrocystography
radiography of the bladder and urethra
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urethrorrhaphy
suturing of the urethra
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cavernosa-saphenous
creation of a connection between the cavity of the penis and a vein
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orchiectomy
castration
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hydrocele
sac of fluid
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vasogram
recording of the flow in the vas deferens
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varicocele
swelling of a scrotal vein
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vas deferens
tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra
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electrodesiccation
destruction of a lesion by the use of electrical current radiated through a needle
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corpora cavernosa
2 cavities of the penis
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epididymis
a tube located on the top of the testes that stores sperm
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cavernosography
radiographic measurement of a cavity (e.g. the main part of the penis)
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cavernosometry
measurements of the pressure in a cavity (e.g. penis)
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plethysmography
determining the changes in volume of an organ part or body
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hypospadias
congenital deformity of the urethra in which the urethral opening is on the underside of the penis rather than on the end
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vesiculectomy
excision of a seminal vesicle
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prostatotomy
incision into the prostate
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lymphadenectomy
excision of lymph node(s)
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priapism
painful condition in which the penis is constantly erect
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chordee
condition resulting in the penis being bent downward
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urethroplasty
surgical repair of the urethra
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penoscrotal
referring tothe penis and scrotum
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spermatocele
cyst filled with spermatozoa
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tumescence
state of being swollen
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cavernosa-corpus spongiosum shunt
creation of a connection between a cavity of the penis and the urethra
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cavernosa-glans penis fistulization
creation of a connection between a cavity of the penis and the glans penis, which overlaps the penis cavity
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orchiopexy
surgical procedure to release undescended testis
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vasovasostomy
reversal of a vasectomy
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vasovasorrhaphy
suturing of the vas deferens
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epididymectomy
surgical removal of the epididymis
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epididymovasostomy
creation of a new connection between the vas deferens and epididymis
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vasotomy
incision in the vas deferens
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vesiculotomy
incision into the seminal vesicle
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seminal vesicle
gland that secretes fluid that ultimately becomes semen
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tunica vaginalis
covering of the testes
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gloss-
tongue
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gastro-
stomach and intestines
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anastomosis
surgical connection of two tubular structures, such as 2 pieces of the intestine
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hernia
organ or tissue protruding through the wall or cavity that usually contains it
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gastrointestinal
pertaining to the stomach and intestine
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ostomy
artificial opening
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colostomy
artificial opening between the colon and the abdominal wall
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ileostomy
artificial opening between the ileum and the abdominal wall
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jejunostomy
artificial opening between the jejunum and the abdominal wall
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gastrostomy
artificial opening between the stomach and the abdominal wall
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proctosigmoidoscopy
endoscopic examination of the entire rectum and sigmoid colon that may include a portion of the descending colon
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sigmoidoscopy
endoscopic examination of the sigmoid colon and rectum
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colonoscopy
endoscopic examination of the entire colon that may include part of the terminal ileum
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cholangiography
radiographic recording of the bile ducts
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chole-
combining form meaning bile
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hepat-
liver
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incarcerated
regarding hernias, a constricted, irreducible hernia that may cause obstruction of an intestine
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reducible
able to be corrected or put back into a normal position
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axillary nodes
lymph nodes located in the armpit
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splenectomy
excision of the spleen
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splenoportography
radiographic procedure to allow visualization of the splenic and portal veins of the spleen
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allogenic
of the same species, but genetically different
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thoracic duct
collection and distribution point for lymph and the largest lymph vessel located in the chest
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retroperitoneal
behind the sac holding the abdominal organs and viscera (peritoneum)
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jugular nodes
lymph nodes located next to the large vein in the neck
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cystic hygroma
congenital deformity or benign tumor of the lymphatic system
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cloquet's node
also called a gland, it is the highest of the deep groin lymph nodes
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inguinofemoral
term that refers to the groin and thigh
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cannulation
insertion of a tube into a duct or cavity
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abscess
localization of pus
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autologous, autogenous
from oneself
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aspiration
use of a needle and syringe to withdraw fluid
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stem cell
immature blood cells
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transplantation
grafting of tissue from one source to another
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lymph node
station along the lymphatic system
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lymphangiotomy
incision into a lymphatic vessel
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lymphadenectomy
excision of a lymph node (or nodes)
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mediastinum
the area between the lungs that contains the heart, aorta, trachea, lymph nodes, thymus gland, esophagus, and bronchial tubes
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diaphragm
muscular wall that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities
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mediastinotomy
cutting into the mediastinum
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fundoplasty
repair of the bottom of an organ or muscle
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pyloroplasty
incision and repair of the pyloric channel
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diaphragmatic hernia
hernia of the diaphragm
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mediastinoscopy
use of an endoscope inserted through a small incision to view the mediastinum
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imbrication
overlapping
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transthoracic
across the thorax
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transabdominal
across the abdomen
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paraesophageal hiatus hernia
hernia that is near the esophagus
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gastroplasty
muscular wall that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities
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vagotomy
surgical separation of the vagus nerve
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keratoplasty
surgical repair of the cornea
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evisceration
pulling the viscera outside the body through an incision
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enucleation
removal of an eye
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exenteration
removal of an organ all in once piece
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cataract
opaque covering on or in the lens
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sclera
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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-graphy
making of a film
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biometry
application of a statistical method to a biologic fact
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anterior-ventral
in front of
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posterior-dorsal
in back of
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superior
toward the head or the upper part of the body, also known as cephalad or cephalic
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inferior
away from the head or the lower part of the body, also known as caudad or caudal
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medial
toward the midline of the body
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lateral
away from the midline of the body-to the side
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fluoroscopy
procedure for viewing the interior of the body using x-rays and projecting the image onto a television screen
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MRI
procedure that uses nonionizing radiation to view the body in a cross sectional view
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tomography
procedure that allows viewing of a single plane of the body by blurring out all but that particular level
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xeroradiography
photoelectric process of radiographs
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barium
radiographic contrast medium
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biometry
application of a statistical method to a biological fact
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arthrography
radiographic recording of a joint
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cholangiography
radiographic recording of a the bile ducts
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cystography
radiographic recording of a the urinary bladder
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discography
radiographic recording of an intervertebral joint
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epididymography
radiographic recording of the epididymis
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hysterosalpingography
radiographic recording of the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes
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lymphangiography
radiographic recording of the lymphatic vessels and nodes
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myelography
radiographic recording of the subarachnoid space of the spine
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urography/pyelography
radiographic recording of the kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, and bladder
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venography
radiographic recording of the veins and tributaries
