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Test 4
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |