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Anatomical Terminology
Chapter 2 Practical Applications
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09/20/2012

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Craniotomy
Definition
Removal of diseased or injured portion of the brain.
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Thoracotomy
Definition
Open heart of surgery, or removal of lung tissue.
Term
Diskectomy
Definition
Relief of symptoms from a bulging intervetebral disk.
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Mediastinoscopy
Definition
Inspection of lymph nodes in the region between the lungs.
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Tracheotomy
Definition
Emergency effort to remove foreign material from the windpipe.
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Laryngectomy
Definition
Removal of a squamous cell carcinoma in the voice box.
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Arthroscopy
Definition
Inspection and repair of torn cartilage in the knee.
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Peritoneoscopy
Definition
Inspection of abdominal organs and removal of diseased tissue.
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