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Module 6
terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| menorrhea | menstrual flow |
| lithotripsy | crushing of a stone |
| herniorrhaphy | suture of a hernia |
| nephroptosis | prolapse of the kidney |
| hemoptysis | spitting up of blood from the respiratory tract |
| hematemesis | vomiting blood from the digestive system |
| bronchiectasis | dilation of tubes leading from the windpipe into the lungs |
| pyorrhea | discharge of pus |
| hemostasis | stopping blood flow |
| rhinoplasty | surgical repair of the nose |
| hemolysis | destruction of red blood cells |
| pylorospasm | sudden involuntary contraction of muscles at the distal region of the stomach |
| menorrhagia | excessive bleeding during menstruation is |
| bronchospasm | sudden involuntary contraction of muscles within the bronchial tubes |
| cholecystectomy | removal of the gallbladder |
| colectomy | large bowel resection |
| enterorrhaphy | suture of the small intestine |
| cheilostomatoplasty | surgical repair of the lip and mouth |
| glossotomy | incision of the tongue |
| gingivectomy | removal of gums |
| abdominocentesis or paracentesis | surgical puncture of the abdomen for withdrawal of fluid |