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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bypass
[noun]
a surgical procedure in which a surgeon creates a new pathway for the transport of substances in the body
angioplasty
[noun]
a medical procedure that involves widening narrowed or blocked blood vessels, typically performed on arteries, to improve blood flow
colostomy
[noun]
a surgical procedure where an opening is made in the abdomen to redirect part of the colon for waste elimination
gender-affirming surgery
[noun]
a medical procedure to align a person's physical characteristics with their gender identity, often used by transgender individuals
coronary artery bypass surgery
[noun]
a procedure that creates new pathways for blood flow around blocked or narrowed coronary arteries to improve heart muscle blood supply
hysterectomy
[noun]
a surgical procedure in which a woman's uterus is removed, often performed for medical reasons such as to treat certain health conditions
laparoscopy
[noun]
a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a small camera to view and treat conditions inside the abdomen or pelvis
laparotomy
[noun]
a surgical procedure that involves making a larger cut in the abdomen to access and treat internal organs or address certain medical conditions
gastric bypass
[noun]
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
lobotomy
[noun]
a surgical operation that is performed in order to treat severe mental disorders by cutting into part of a person’s brain
lumpectomy
[noun]
a surgical procedure in which a small, localized mass or tumor, typically in the breast, is removed while preserving the surrounding tissue
open-heart surgery
[noun]
any type of surgery that requires making a large incision in the chest wall to make the heart easier for the surgeon to reach
incision
[noun]
a surgical cut made in flesh or skin; the action or process of making this cut
lobotomy
[noun]
a surgical operation that is performed in order to treat severe mental disorders by cutting into part of a person’s brain
vaginoplasty
[noun]
a surgical procedure to reconstruct or create a vagina, commonly used for gender affirmation or medical purposes
lithotomy
[noun]
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
laminectomy
[noun]
a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vertebral bone, called the lamina, to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves
hemilaminectomy
[noun]
a surgical procedure that removes part of a vertebral lamina to relieve spinal nerve pressure or treat spinal conditions
neurosurgery
[noun]
a surgical operation performed on the nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord
xenotransplant
[noun]
a medical procedure involving the transplantation of organs from animals, usually pigs, to humans to address organ shortages
spare-part surgery
[noun]
a surgical procedure to replace defective or damaged organs by transplanting or implanting artificial ones
endoscopic sinus surgery
[noun]
a minimally invasive procedure that uses an endoscope to treat sinus-related conditions by removing obstructions or enlarging sinus passages
transplantation
[noun]
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
maxillofacial surgery
[noun]
a medical treatment that involves surgical procedures for conditions related to the jaw, face, and mouth
ablation
[noun]
a procedure to remove or destroy tissue, often used for treating tumors or cardiac rhythm issues
mastectomy
[noun]
a surgical procedure involving the removal of the breast tissue, often performed as a treatment for breast cancer or as a preventive measure
radiosurgery
[noun]
a non-invasive procedure that uses high-energy radiation to precisely treat tumors or lesions without surgery
lithotripsy
[noun]
a medical procedure that uses shock waves or lasers to break down kidney or urinary tract stones without surgery
stereotactic surgery
[noun]
a specialized surgical technique that uses three-dimensional coordinates or imaging guidance to precisely target and treat specific areas of the body
precordial thump
[noun]
a strong blow to the chest over the heart used to restore normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest or arrhythmias
politzerization
[noun]
a procedure that clears blockages in the Eustachian tube by using positive pressure to equalize ear pressure
hemofiltration
[noun]
blood filtering for managing kidney dysfunction or acute renal failure
ECMO
[noun]
a medical procedure that provides temporary mechanical support to the heart and lungs by circulating and oxygenating blood outside of the body
tracheal intubation
[noun]
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
intravenous therapy
[noun]
a medical procedure that involves delivering fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a person's bloodstream through a vein using a needle or catheter
bone marrow transplantation
[noun]
a procedure to replace damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells
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