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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amputation | A surgical procedure in which a limb or part of a limb is removed due to injury, infection, disease, or poor blood circulation. |
| Appendectomy | A surgical procedure to remove the appendix, usually performed when a person has appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix). |
| Coronary artery bypass | A surgical procedure that improves blood flow to the heart by creating a new route (bypass) around a blocked or narrowed coronary artery, using a blood vessel taken from another part of the body. |
| Free skin graft | A surgical procedure in which a piece of healthy skin is completely removed from one area of the body and transplanted to another area where skin has been lost due to injury, burns, or surgery. |
| Tonsillectomy | A surgical procedure to remove the tonsils, which are two small glands located at the back of the throat, usually done to treat recurrent throat infections or breathing problems. |