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Penn Foster - Introduction to Veterinary Terminology
Surgical Devices
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Veterinary Medicine
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06/25/2020

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Aramentarium
Definition
All equipment used in the practice of medicine
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Arthroscope
Definition
Instrument inserted into joint cavity to inspect contents
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Aspirator
Definition
Hollow instrument used to withdraw fluid, especially from body cavities, cysts or joints
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Autoclave
Definition
Device used to sterilize instruments with pressurized, super heated steam
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Bistoury
Definition
Narrow-bladed surgical knife used to open abscesses and make small incisions
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Catheter
Definition
Tube inserted into a narrow opening for removal or introduction of fluids
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Clamp
Definition
Surgical instrument used to compress blood vessel or close off end of intestine
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Cord Clamp
Definition
Flexible band used to compress or close off opening
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Curette
Definition
Spoon-shaped instrument used to scrape tissue from body cavities
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Cytoscope
Definition
Instrument used to view interior of bladder
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Diathermy knife
Definition
Electrode tipped blade used to coagulate tissue or small blood vessels
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Drain
Definition
Tube or wick used to draw fluid from body cavity to surface
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Drain tube
Definition
Tube used to drain fluid from inside the body
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Endoscope
Definition
Slender, tubular instrument used for viewing and examining interior body parts
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Float
Definition
Instrument used to file or rasp a horse's premolar and molar teeth
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Fluoroscope
Definition
Fluorescent screen on which x-rays may be viewed
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Forceps
Definition
Any of various instruments used to grasp & pull objects
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Hemostat
Definition
Device used to stop or prevent hemorrhaging
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Hypodermic
Definition
Needle & syringe used for injection under the skin
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Inhalant Anesthesia
Definition
Anesthesia administered by inhaling
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Inhalator
Definition
Device that administers medicinal vapors
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Kymograph
Definition
Instrument that measures and records pulse-pressure variations
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Lancet
Definition
Wide, two-edged, pointed surgical knife
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Ligature
Definition
Nylon, wire, or catgut tied around structure to prevent bleeding
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Local anesthesia
Definition
Anesthesia used to numb a specific area without causing loss of consciousness
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Nebulizer
Definition
Device that applies a fine mist
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Ophthalmoscope
Definition
Instrument that directs beams of light into the eye to examine its interior
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Probe
Definition
Thin, flexible, metal rod with blunt end, used to explore cavities & wounds
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Proctoscope
Definition
Hollow, tube shaped instrument for inspection of rectum
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Regional anesthesia
Definition
Anesthesia applied to a limb or an entire section of the body
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Respirator
Definition
Device inflating lungs with mixture of oxygen & air to maintain respiration
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Respirometer
Definition
Device used to measure extent of respiration
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Resucitator
Definition
Artificial respiration device that forces oxygen into lungs
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Retractor
Definition
Instrument that draws aside edges of skin or tissue to expose operational site
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Scalpel
Definition
Small, pointed surgical knife with convex blade edge, used to cut tissue
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Scope
Definition
Flexible fiber-optic instrument for inspection of body interior
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Scrub Suit
Definition
Gown, often green, worn in surgery by doctors
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Snare
Definition
Wire noose used for surgical removal of tumors or polyps by the roots
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Sound
Definition
Rod like instrument with curved end, used to explore or dilate body structures
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Speculum
Definition
Instrument that holds open a cavity, especially the vagina or ear for inspection
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Sphygmograph
Definition
Instrument for measuring and recording arterial pulse
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Spirograph
Definition
Instrument used to record tracing of respiratory movement
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Stethoscope
Definition
Diaphragm connected to ear pieces, used to listen to sounds within the body
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Stitches
Definition
Sterile thread used to close a wound
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Surgical Gloves
Definition
Sheer hygienic plastic gloves worn by surgeons
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Surgical Gown
Definition
Sterile cotton gown worn by operating room personnel; scrub suit
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Surgical Instruments
Definition
Various sterilized tools used in surgery
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Surgical Mask
Definition
Cotton mask worn over mouth and nose by surgeons
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Surgical Needle
Definition
Suture needle
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Surgical sponge
Definition
Soft, sterile material that absorbs blood and body fluids during surgery
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Surgical Staple
Definition
Device used to close surgical opening without sutures
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Suture
Definition
Sterile thread used to stitch closed a wound or surgical opening; stitch
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Suture Needle
Definition
Needle used to make sutures; surgical needle
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Syringe
Definition
Piston in tube attached to hollow needle
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Topical Anesthesia
Definition
Anesthesia applied to the skin to "numb" a surface area
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Wick
Definition
Thin, absorbent thread inserted into body cavity for drainage
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X-Ray Machine
Definition
Device that emits radiation and takes diagnostic radiographic photos
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Xyster
Definition
Surgical instrument for scraping bones
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