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intro to surgical procedures vocab
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06/08/2009

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pfannesnstiel
Definition
incision to operate on the uterus, ovaries or uterine tubes
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-rrhaphy
Definition
suture or repair
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palliative
Definition
to relieve or alleviate symptoms without curing the underlying cause or disease
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laparotomy
Definition
an incision made thru the abdominal wall into the peritoneal cavity
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L lower oblique
Definition
incision made to operate on an inguinal hernia repair
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L subcostal
Definition
incision made to operate on the spleen
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-otomy
Definition
incision into
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prophylactic
Definition
to prevent the occurrence of a disease or illness
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R upper peramedian
Definition
incision made to operate on the stomach, duodenum or pancreas
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-desis
Definition
binding or fixation
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thoracoabdominal
Definition
incision made to operate on the upper stomach or lower esophagus
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-oscopy
Definition
inspection or examination through a lighted scope
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restorative
Definition
to regain the patient's health and strength
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plasty
Definition
repair or surgical reconstruction of
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-ostomy
Definition
creation of a new opening for drainage
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R subcostal
Definition
incision made to operate on the gallbladder or biliary system
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McBurney
Definition
incision made to operate on the appendix
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-ectomy
Definition
surgical removal of
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lower median
Definition
incision to operate on the uterus, bladder, or lower intestine
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L upper paramedian
Definition
incision made to operate on the spleen or stomach
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ex-lap
Definition
incision made through the abdominal wall into the peritoneal cavity as a diagnostic procedure
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R lower peramedian
Definition
incision made to operate on the pelvic structures or proximal half of the colon
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lithotomy
Definition
incision for removal of stones
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-centesis
Definition
to puncture in order to aspirate
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Dx: diagnostic
Definition
to investigate and identify the cause or nature of a condition, illness or disease
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