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| puncture to withdraw fluid ex.arthrocentesis- puncture to withdraw fluid from a joint |
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surgical removal
ex. gastrectomy- surgically remove the stomach |
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surgically create an opening
ex. colostomy- surgically create an opening for the colon through the abdominal wall |
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cutting into
ex. thoracotomy- cutting into the chest |
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surgical fixation
ex. nephropexy- surgical fixation of a kidney |
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| suture ex. myorrhaphy- suture together muscle |
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