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assignment 2
For Assignments
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vesiculotomy | creation of an opening into the bladder |
| urology | study of the urinary system |
| vesiculitis | inflammation of the seminal vesicles |
| hematuria | condition of blood in the urine |
| lithotripsy | crushing stones |
| orchitis | inflammation of the testicle |
| sinusitis | inflammation of a sinus (cavity) |
| sinusotomy | incision into a sinus |
| septoplasty | surgical repair of the septum |
| septectomy | removal of the septum |
| pneumomelanosis | blackening of the lung |
| pneumatology | study of the lungs |
| pneumonia | lung infection |
| pulmonologist | lung specialist |
| pulmonary | pertaining to the lung |
| lobotomy | incision into a lobe |
| lobectomy | removal of a lobe |
| sternocostal | pertaining to the sternum and rib |
| sternotomy | incision into the sternum |
| costectomy | removal of a rib |
| costophrenic | relating to the ribs and the diaphragm |
| pectoralgia | chest pain |