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Surgery Spelling
Vet Assistant Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| -ectomy | Surgical Removal. (Hysterectomy) |
| -otomy | Surgical incision into |
| -ostomy | Surgical creation of permanent opening from part to outside of body. (Colostomy) |
| -pexy | Surgical fixation by suturing. |
| -centesis | Surgical puncture via needle to remove fluid or air. |
| Orchidectomy | Surgical removal of testicals. AKA: Neuter or Castration |
| Cystotomy | Surgical incision into the urinary bladder |
| Anesthesia | to induce lack of sensation & consciousness. AKA: Controlled Death |
| Ovariohysterectomy | Surgical removal of ovaries & uterus. AKA: Spay |
| Thoracocentesis | Surgical puncture via needle into thorax/chest to remove fluid or air. |
| Cystocentesis | Surgical puncture via needle into urinary bladder to remove urine. |
| Gastropexy | Surgical fixation of stomach by suturing to abdominal wall. |
| Onychectomy | Surgical removal of claws. AKA: De-Claw |
| Cryptorchid | Having hidden or undescended testicles. |
| Splenectomy | Surgical removal of the spleen. |
| Surgery | AKA: Sx |
| Antiseptic | Kills microorganisms on living tissues. |
| Disinfectant | Kills microorganisms on inanimate objects. |
| Enterotomy | Sugical incision into intestine. |
| Urethrostomy | Surgical creation of permanent opening from urethra to outside of body. |
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