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TermDefinition
advance directive Written instructions expressing a patient's wishes on what medical care you want if you can’t speak for yourself.
scope of practice activities that a person licensed to practice as a heath professional is permitted to perform
HIV Human immunodeficiency virus
cyanosis bluish discoloration of the skin, lips, and nailbeds caused by lack of oxygen in the blood
OSHA A federal organization dedicated establishing workplace safety standards
PPE attire worn to protect against exposure to physical and biological hazards
PMMA Bone cement to hold implants in place during surgery
Asepsis Absence of pathogenic microorganisms
cavitation The process in an ultrasonic cleaner where tiny bubbles form and burst, scrubbing debris off instrument
pathogen a disease-causing microorganism
surgical conscience the commitment to maintain sterility and patient safety; it involves a level of honesty and integrity that must be held
neutral zone area designated for sharps to be safely placed and picked up
cholecystectomy removal of gallbladder
bilateral affecting or involving both sides of the body
myringotomy surgical procedure in which a small incision is made in the eardrum to drain fluid or relieve pressure from the middle of the eaar
septoplasty surgical procedure to correct a deviated septum
hemorrhoidectomy surgical procedure to remove hemorrhoids
colonoscopy procedure that allows doctors to see the inside of colon using long tube with camera
lymphedema swelling that occurs when lymph fluid builds up in the tissues when lymphatic system is blocked
a-/an without, not
micro small
post after
dys bad, difficult
trans across, through
plasty repair/reconstruction
ectomy removal
tomy cut, incision
stenosis narrowing
itis inflammation
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