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Words Related to Medical Science - Operations and Procedures

Here you will learn some English words related to operations and procedures, such as "angioplasty", "bypass", and "graft".

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Words Related to Medical Science
amputation
[noun]
ампутація
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bypass
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a surgical procedure in which a surgeon creates a new pathway for the transport of substances in the body
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circumcision
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the surgical removal of the protecting loose skin of a male's penis
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angioplasty
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a medical procedure that involves widening narrowed or blocked blood vessels, typically performed on arteries, to improve blood flow
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appendectomy
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a surgical procedure in which the appendix gets removed
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colostomy
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a surgical procedure where an opening is made in the abdomen to redirect part of the colon for waste elimination
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D&C
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a surgical procedure to remove tissue from the inner lining of the uterus
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gender-affirming surgery
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a medical procedure to align a person's physical characteristics with their gender identity, often used by transgender individuals
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coronary artery bypass surgery
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a procedure that creates new pathways for blood flow around blocked or narrowed coronary arteries to improve heart muscle blood supply
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hysterectomy
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a surgical procedure in which a woman's uterus is removed, often performed for medical reasons such as to treat certain health conditions
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laparoscopy
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a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a small camera to view and treat conditions inside the abdomen or pelvis
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laparotomy
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a surgical procedure that involves making a larger cut in the abdomen to access and treat internal organs or address certain medical conditions
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gastric bypass
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a type of weight-loss surgery that that aims to help manage obesity by shrinking the size of someone's stomach so that they will eat less food
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graft
[noun]
підкуп
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lobotomy
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a surgical operation that is performed in order to treat severe mental disorders by cutting into part of a person’s brain
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lumpectomy
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a surgical procedure in which a small, localized mass or tumor, typically in the breast, is removed while preserving the surrounding tissue
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microsurgery
[noun]
мікрохірургія
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open-heart surgery
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any type of surgery that requires making a large incision in the chest wall to make the heart easier for the surgeon to reach
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implant
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a device or drug delivery system that is permanently placed in the body
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incision
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a surgical cut made in flesh or skin; the action or process of making this cut
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lobotomy
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a surgical operation that is performed in order to treat severe mental disorders by cutting into part of a person’s brain
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vaginoplasty
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a surgical procedure to reconstruct or create a vagina, commonly used for gender affirmation or medical purposes
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lithotomy
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a surgical method which involves placing a person on their back with elevated and spread legs to facilitate access to the pelvic region for specific medical procedures like removal of a stone
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laminectomy
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a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vertebral bone, called the lamina, to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves
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hemilaminectomy
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a surgical procedure that removes part of a vertebral lamina to relieve spinal nerve pressure or treat spinal conditions
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neurosurgery
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a surgical operation performed on the nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord
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tonsillectomy
[noun]
тонзилектомія
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tracheotomy
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трахеотомія
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vasectomy
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a surgical operation for male sterilization or permanent contraception
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xenotransplant
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a medical procedure involving the transplantation of organs from animals, usually pigs, to humans to address organ shortages
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spare-part surgery
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a surgical procedure to replace defective or damaged organs by transplanting or implanting artificial ones
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endoscopic sinus surgery
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a minimally invasive procedure that uses an endoscope to treat sinus-related conditions by removing obstructions or enlarging sinus passages
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transplantation
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a medical procedure involving the movement of organs, tissues, or cells from one person to another to replace or repair damaged or failing body parts
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maxillofacial surgery
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a medical treatment that involves surgical procedures for conditions related to the jaw, face, and mouth
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ablation
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a procedure to remove or destroy tissue, often used for treating tumors or cardiac rhythm issues
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mastectomy
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a surgical procedure involving the removal of the breast tissue, often performed as a treatment for breast cancer or as a preventive measure
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radiosurgery
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a non-invasive procedure that uses high-energy radiation to precisely treat tumors or lesions without surgery
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lithotripsy
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a medical procedure that uses shock waves or lasers to break down kidney or urinary tract stones without surgery
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stereotactic surgery
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a specialized surgical technique that uses three-dimensional coordinates or imaging guidance to precisely target and treat specific areas of the body
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precordial thump
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a strong blow to the chest over the heart used to restore normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest or arrhythmias
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politzerization
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a procedure that clears blockages in the Eustachian tube by using positive pressure to equalize ear pressure
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hemofiltration
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blood filtering for managing kidney dysfunction or acute renal failure
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ECMO
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a medical procedure that provides temporary mechanical support to the heart and lungs by circulating and oxygenating blood outside of the body
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tracheal intubation
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a medical procedure that involves placing a tube into the trachea, or windpipe, to establish an open airway for breathing, often used in cases of respiratory distress or during anesthesia for surgery
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intravenous therapy
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a medical procedure that involves delivering fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a person's bloodstream through a vein using a needle or catheter
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sterilization
[noun]
знепліднювання
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tracheostomy
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трахеостомія
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bone marrow transplantation
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a procedure to replace damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells
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deep brain stimulation
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a surgical procedure to implant electrodes in the brain to treat movement disorders like Parkinson's disease
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