This page gathers the 471 dictionary entries belonging to the domain “Surgery”, as labelled by Wiktionary. Each word leads to its full entry: definitions, etymology, pronunciation, examples. Page 4 of 5: from “Nuss procedure” to “separatory”.
- Nuss procedure noun A minimally invasive procedure for treating pectus excavatum, involving the insertion of one or more bars under the sternum through small…
- obliterate verb To impair the function and/or structure of (a body cavity, vessel, etc.) by ablating or occluding it (in the latter case, chiefly by…
- obturator noun An object used to obstruct a hole, such as a fissure of the palate.
- omentopexy noun The operation of suturing the omentum to the abdominal wall, securing anastomotic communication between the portal system and that of the…
- Ommaya reservoir noun An intraventricular catheter system consisting of a catheter in one lateral ventricle attached to a reservoir implanted under the scalp…
- oophorectomy noun The surgical removal of one or both ovaries, usually performed to treat or prevent conditions such as ovarian cancer, ovarian cysts…
- oophorohysterectomy noun The surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus, commonly performed to treat reproductive diseases or for sterilization in female animals.
- orchiopexy noun A procedure for fixation of a testis, often to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum and keep it there.
- orthobiologic noun A biological material used to improve the healing of broken bones and injured muscles, tendons and ligaments
- osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis noun A rare, last-resort ophthalmologic reconstructive surgery used to restore vision in people with severe corneal blindness. It involves…
- osteoclast noun An instrument for performing osteoclasis.
- osteoclastic adj Of or pertaining to osteoclasis
- osteotomy noun The surgical procedure of cutting a bone. This is often performed to either lengthen, shorten, or straighten a bone.
- ostomy noun A surgical procedure to provide an exit point for the waste of an organism.
- ovariohysterectomy noun A surgical procedure where both the ovaries and uterus are removed, most commonly to sterilize female animals and prevent reproduction and…
- overinstrumentation noun Use of excessively large surgical instruments in a surgical procedure or the damage caused thereby.
- pancreatectomy noun A surgical operation in which part or all of the pancreas is removed, usually to treat pancreatic diseases such as cancer, tumors, or…
- pancreaticoduodenectomy noun A major surgical procedure involving removal of the head of the pancreas, the duodenum, and often portions of the stomach and surrounding…
- pancreaticogastrostomy noun A surgical procedure in which the remaining pancreas is connected to the stomach to allow pancreatic juices to drain into the stomach…
- pancreaticojejunostomy noun A surgical procedure in which the pancreas is joined to the jejunum to allow pancreatic juices to drain into the small intestine.
- pancreaticosplenectomy noun A surgical procedure involving the removal of the pancreas and spleen, usually performed to treat tumors, severe trauma, or other serious…
- pancreatotomy noun A surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the pancreas, usually to treat problems like blockages, cysts, stones, or injury.
- panproctocolectomy noun A major surgical procedure involving the removal of the entire colon, rectum, and anal canal, typically performed to treat severe or…
- paracentesis noun A medical procedure involving needle drainage of fluid from a body cavity, most commonly the abdomen.
- parafibular adj Across or through the fibula
- pedicle noun Part of a skin or tissue graft temporarily left attached to its original site.
- perioperative adj Relating to the period around an operation, including immediate preoperative preparation and postoperative recovery.
- periprocedural adj Occurring at about the same time as a medical procedure: shortly before it, during it, and/or shortly after it (but without further…
- periprocedurally adv In a periprocedural manner: shortly before, during, and/or shortly after a procedure (but without further specificity).
- phacoemulsification noun A form of cataract surgery in which the eye's internal lens is emulsified with an ultrasonic handpiece and aspirated from the eye.…
- phalloplasty noun Plastic surgery to construct or repair a penis, performed to repair injury or as part of sex reassignment surgery.
- pharyngoesophagectomy noun A surgical procedure in which part or all of the pharynx and esophagus are removed, usually to treat advanced cancers in those areas.
- pharyngolaryngectomy noun A surgical procedure in which the pharynx and the larynx are partially or completely removed, usually to treat advanced cancers of the…
- pharyngoplasty noun A surgical procedure used to reconstruct or modify the pharynx in order to improve its structure or function.
- pharyngotomy noun The operation of making an incision into the pharynx, to remove a tumour or anything that obstructs the passage.
- pheochromocytomectomy noun The surgical procedure to remove a pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal gland tumor that releases excessive amounts of hormones such as…
- plaster cast noun A cast made of a stiff material (often plaster of Paris and gauze) in order to immobilize a broken bone for the period of healing.
- pleurodesis noun The production of adhesions in the pleural cavity, typically by the use of sclerosing agents or surgical abrasion, used especially in the…
- plication noun A surgical procedure in which a body part is strengthened or shortened by pulling together folds of excess material, and suturing them into…
- polyaxial screw noun A screw used for connecting vertebrae to rods in spinal surgery, having a spherical head enclosed in a housing that allows a range of…
- polypectomy noun The surgical removal of a polyp, typically performed to diagnose, treat, or prevent conditions such as cancer or symptoms caused by the…
- portoenterostomy noun A surgical procedure that connects the liver’s bile drainage area directly to the small intestine, allowing bile to drain when the normal…
- postradical adj Following radical surgery
- postrevascularization adj After revascularization.
- postsutural adj Following the introduction of sutures
- poudrage noun The application of a fine powder to a surface or cavity, often to create scar tissue or promote fusion.
- PPT noun Initialism of peritoneal pull-through.
- PPV noun Initialism of peritoneal pull-through vaginoplasty.
- prechop verb To carry out mechanical nucleofracture prior to phacoemulsification in cataract surgery.
- preprocedure adj Prior to a surgical or medicinal procedure.
- preputiotomy noun The surgical incision of the prepuce (foreskin) of the penis, typically performed to relieve phimosis.
- presutural adj Before the introduction of sutures
- probang noun A tool consisting rod, originally made of whalebone, with a sponge on the end, used for removing obstructions from the oesophagus, etc.
- probe noun Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc.
- proctocolectomy noun A surgical procedure involving complete excision of the colon and rectum, typically performed to treat severe colorectal disease.
- proctology noun Colorectal surgery as a specialty inside proctology.
- proctosigmoidectomy noun The surgical removal of the rectum and sigmoid colon to treat serious disease in the lower large intestine.
- proctotomy noun A surgical incision into the rectum, typically performed to gain access for treatment or removal of abnormal tissue, relieve obstruction…
- prostatolithotomy noun A surgical operation in which an incision is made into the prostate gland to remove a prostatic calculus.
- prostatoseminalvesiculectomy noun a surgical procedure in which the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and ejaculatory ducts are removed
- prostatovesiculectomy noun A surgery where the prostate gland and seminal vesicles are removed, usually to treat prostate cancer.
- protractor noun An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
- pseudarthrosis noun A failed fusion after an arthrodesis surgery
- pulmonary thromboendarterectomy noun A surgery that removes chronic blood clots and scar tissue from the pulmonary arteries to treat chronic thromboembolic pulmonary…
- purse-string suture noun A surgical and medical technique where a continuous running stitch is placed in and out along the edge of a circular wound; when the suture…
- pursestring noun Ellipsis of purse-string suture.
- radialization noun A surgical technique in which the ulna is transferred over to the radial side
- reablate verb To ablate again (as, for example, with repeated ablation of cardiac fibers for recurrent arrhythmias).
- reablation noun The act of reablating.
- recession noun A procedure in which an extraocular muscle is detached from the globe of the eye and reattached posteriorly.
- reclination noun Removal of a cataract by applying the needle to its anterior surface, and depressing it into the vitreous humor in such a way that front…
- remora noun A surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places.
- reoperate verb to operate (surgically) again (on the same thing as a previous operation).
- replantation noun The reattachment of a severed body part (for example, an avulsed tooth or fingertip).
- repose verb To put (a body part) back in its usual location; to reposition.
- resectoscope noun A hollow and flexible surgical instrument typically inserted through the urethra or vagina, used for performing a biopsy or resection at…
- restage verb To stage (a disease, especially a cancer) again; to revise the staging of a case as its course varies.
- retriever noun A tool for retrieving materials from the body after an operation.
- retrograde perfusion noun An artificial method of providing blood supply to an organ by delivering oxygenated blood through the veins.
- revagination noun vaginal cosmetic surgery or other cosmetic treatment of the vagina.
- revascularization noun Vascular surgery or vascular interventional radiology, such as coronary artery bypass graft or percutaneous coronary intervention (coronary…
- reverse noun A turn or fold made in bandaging, by which the direction of the bandage is changed.
- rhinoplasty noun A type of plastic surgery that is used to improve the function (reconstructive surgery) or appearance (cosmetic surgery) of a person's nose.
- rhizotomy noun The surgical procedure of cutting the anterior or posterior spinal nerve roots in order to relieve pain, or reduce muscle spasms.
- ride verb To overlap (each other); said of bones or fractured fragments.
- rosehead noun A bur or gouge that has a spherical head and curled blades, resembling the curled petals of a rose.
- Roux limb noun The efferent or antegrade limb of the Y that serves as the primary recipient of food after Roux-en-Y anastomosis.
- Roux-en-Y noun A surgical technique where the digestive tract is rearranged into a Y-shaped connection, usually by creating a small stomach pouch and…
- rugine noun An instrument for scraping the periosteum from bones; a raspatory.
- sacrocolpopexy noun Surgical fixation of the prolapsed uterus or vagina to the sacrum, as a surgical procedure for repairing pelvic organ prolapse.
- salpingectomy noun The surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes, usually performed to treat conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, infection, cancer, or…
- salpingo-oophorectomy noun A surgical procedure in which one or both fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed, typically performed to treat or prevent conditions such…
- salpingoplasty noun A surgical procedure to repair, reconstruct, or reopen a damaged or blocked fallopian tube, usually to restore fertility or normal tubal…
- scalp verb To remove the skin of.
- scarificator noun An instrument, principally used in cupping, containing several lancets that are moved simultaneously by a spring, used for making slight…
- sclerotherapy noun A treatment for varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and ulcers involving an injection of material into a blood vessel to make it harden and shrink.
- sclerotome noun A knife used in sclerotomy
- scrubbed adj With hands washed according to operating room protocol and wearing sterile gown and sterile gloves.
- section noun An incision or the act of making an incision.
- separatory noun A surgical instrument for separating the pericranium from the cranium.