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Test 4
Ms.M
Term | Definition |
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Cystectomy | Excision of the bladder |
Cystolithotomy | Incision of the bladder to remove a stone |
Cystorrhaphy | Surturing the bladder |
Cystostomy | Creating an artificial opening into the bladder |
Cystotomy | Incision of the bladder |
Lithotripsy | Surgical crushing of a stone |
Meatotomy | Incision of the meatus |
Nephrectomy | Excision of a kidney |
Nephrolysis | Separating the kidney (from other body structures) |
Nephropexy | Surgical fixation of the kidney |
Nephropyelolithotomy | Incision through the kidney to the renal pelvis to remove a stone |
Nephrostomy | Creation of an artificial opening into the kidney |
Pyelolithotomy | Incision of the renal pelvis to remove a stone |
Pyeloplasty | Surgical repair of the renal pelvis |
Ureterectomy | Excision of the ureter |
Ureterostomy | Creation of an artificial opening into the ureter |
Urethroplasty | Surgical repair of the urethra |
Vesicotomy | Incision of the bladder |
Vesicourethral suspension | Suspension pertaining to the bladder and urethra |