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Ch 3 Surgical Proc.
Med Term: Integumentary System Surgical Procedures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cauterization | destruction of tissue by using chemicals, electricity, heat, or freezing |
| cryosurgery | use of extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue |
| curettage | removal of superficial skin lesion with a scraper (curette) |
| debridement | removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound |
| electrocautery | using an electric current to destroy tissue |
| incision and drainage (I & D) | making an incision to drain material such as pus |
| onychectomy | surgical removal of a nail |