Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach: terms Flashcards


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apena

Cessation of breathing

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Cholesteatoma

a mass comprised of cholesterol and epithelial cells that is either congenital or occurs as a complication of chronic otitis media located in the middle ear

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Carina

the inferior tracheal cartilage that bifurcates into two primary bronchi

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Chondroradionecrosis

one of the most serious complications of radiation therapy period it may progress to become fatal despite aggressive treatment measures.

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Congenital

present at birth

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Dynamic equilibrium ]

the individual's ability to adjust the displacements of the body's center of gravity.

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Epistaxis ]

Nosebleed

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Epiglottis

the small cartilaginous structure that acts like a lid and closes the passageway to the larynx to prevent food from entering the larynx and trachea during the act of swallowing

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Gel form

type of absorbable gelatin hemostatic agent that is made from purified pork skin gelatin, available in either pad or powdered form, it is placed over the area of bleeding to control hemorrhaging

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Glottis

the small opening between the true vocal cords

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Laryngo-

combining form meaning larynx

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Myringo-

combining form referring to the tympanic membrane

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Hypertrophy

enlargement or overgrowth of a structure due to an increase in size of cells

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Oropharynx

pertaining to the oral cavity and pharynx

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Olfaction

sense of smell

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OTO

combining form meaning ear

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Polyp

growth that protrudes from the mucous membrane often precancerous growths

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Polysomnography

diagnostic test during which psychological variables are measured and recorded during sleep often administrated to individuals who suffer for some type of sleep disorder

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-Sclerosis

suffix relating to hardening of the structure or tissue due to a pathological occurrence

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Rhino combining form that means nose

combining form that means nose

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SMR

a surgical procedure to restore normal breathing, involving incising the mucous membrane lining of the nasal cavity, lifting the underlying perichondrium, removing underlying mucous membrane structures, and placing the mucous membrane back into position also called septoplasty

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UPPP

Surgical procedure to treat intractable snoring and obstructive sleep apnea involves removal of the redundant tissue of the fauces, tonsils and a portion of soft palate including the uvula

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T&A

surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids