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Medical Terminology
Week 3 - Concorde Career College ICBS 150
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04/04/2011

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anastomosis
Definition
surgical connection of two tubular structures, such as two pieces of the intestine
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bilateral
Definition
occurring on two sides
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bypass
Definition
to go around a blockage
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calculus
Definition
concretion of mineral salts, also called a stone
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cardioversion
Definition
electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm
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cholangiography
Definition
radiographic recording of the bile ducts
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colonoscopy
Definition
fiberscopic examination of the entire colon that may include part of the terminal ileum
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echocardiography
Definition
radiographic recording of the heart or heart walls or surrounding tissues
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embolectomy
Definition
removal of blockage from vessels
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endoscopy
Definition
inspection of body organs or cavities using a lighted scope that may be inserted through an existing opening or through a small incision
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epicardial
Definition
over the heart
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gastrointestinal
Definition
pertaining to the stomach and intestines
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laparoscopy
Definition
exploration of the abdomen and pelvic cavities using a scope placed through a small incision in the abdominal wall
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lithotomy
Definition
incision into an organ or a duct for the purpose of removing a stone
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lobectomy
Definition
surgical excision of a lobe of the lung
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lymphadenectomy
Definition
excision of a lymph node or nodes
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marsupialization
Definition
surgical procedure that creates an exterior pouch from an internal abscess
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mediastinum
Definition
area between the lungs that contains the heart, aorta, trachea, lymph nodes, thymus gland, esophagus, and bronchial tubes
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nephrolithotomy
Definition
removal of a kidney stone through an incision made into the kidney
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pericardium
Definition
membranous sac enclosing the heart and the ends of the great vessels
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spirometry
Definition
measurement of breathing capacity
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stent
Definition
mold that is surgically placed to reinforce or hold open an area
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thoracentesis
Definition
surgical puncture of the thoracic cavity, usually using a needle, to remove fluids
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thoracotomy
Definition
surgical incision into the chest wall
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tracheostomy
Definition
creation of an opening into the trachea
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