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respiratory word parts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adenoidectomy | excision of adenoids |
| adenotome | Instrument use to cut adenoids |
| bronchoplasty | surgical repair of bronchus |
| laryngoplasty | surgical repair of larynx |
| Laryngectomy | excision of larynx |
| Laryngostomy | creation of artificial opening of larynx |
| laryngotracheotomy | incision into the larynx and trachea |
| lobectomy | excision of the lobes |
| pleuropexy | surgical fixation of pleura |
| pneumonectomy | excision of lungs |
| rhinoplasty | surgical repair of nose |
| septoplasty | surgical repair of septum |
| septotomy | incision in the nasal septum |
| sinusotomy | incision in sinus |
| thoracocentesis | surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity |
| thoracotomy | incision into the chest cavity |
| tonsillectomy | Excision of tonsils |
| tracheoplasty | surgical repair of the trachea |
| Tracheostomy | creation of artificial opening into the trachea |
| tracheotomy | incision into the trachea |