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Is tympanostomy the surgical incision of the eardrum to create an opening for the placement of tympanostomy tubes?
A surgical incision of the eardrum is known as a myringotomy. The hole left behind is known as a myringostomy.
Which term means the stiffening of a joint or jointing of spinal vertebrate by surgical means?
arthodesis Fusing the joint Arthrodesis is also known as surgical ankylosis or fusion
What is the medical term meaning surgical creation of an artificial opening into the labyrinth of the inner ear to restore hearing?
A tympanostomy is the medical term meaning surgical creation of an artificial opening into the eardrum to relive buildup of fluid or pus. This is part of the process commonly known as "putting tubes in the ears."
What is the medical-term meaning placement of testes into the scrotum?
Orchiopexy is the term for the same procedure.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a bone?
well, excise is a good word.For removal of a limb: AmputationFor removal of mass or organ: Excision (Excision means that tissue is removed, using a scalpel, laser or another instrument)To remove a tissue sample: BiopsyThe medical terminology combining form for surgical removal is -ectomy.Excision is the medical term meaning surgical removal. -ectomy is the medical terminology combining form meaning surgical removal.
What is the medical term meaning surgical creation of an artificial opening between the common bile duct anΔ the jejunum?
This procedure is known as a Choledochojejunostomy
What is involved in the medical procedure known as ear pinning?
ear pinning is also known as Otoplasty. It is an operation frequently performed by plastic surgeons. This surgical procedure is most often performed to correct the size and placement of ears .
When Bones are fused across the joint space?
When bones are fused across the joint space, it is known as joint fusion or arthrodesis. This surgical procedure is done to eliminate movement and relieve pain in the affected joint, typically in cases of severe arthritis or joint instability. Joint fusion can help stabilize the joint, reduce pain, and improve function, although it does result in loss of mobility in that joint.
What is the process known as aneurysm obliteration?
The placement of surgical clips to the neck of the lesion. Thus, the aneurysm becomes isolated from the normal circulation without damaging adjacent vessels and shrinks to become undetectable.
What is the medical term meaning surgical puncture of a joint?
Arthrocentesis is the surgical puncture of a joint space to remove synovial fluid.Basically put a needle in the joint, and then aspirate the fluid. This is usually a diagnostic and not a therapeutic procedure. The fluid is then sent for investigation. It can be a therapeutic procedure, though it won't cure, but it may relieve pain (for example with arthritis).As infection in a joint is to be avoided at all costs, this should be done under the most aseptic circumstances possible.arthrocentesisArthrocentesis (arthr = joint + centesis = puncture) is procedure where a syringe is used to collect synovial fluid from the joint capsule for examination. It is also known as joint aspiration. The procedure is used to diagnose gout, arthritis and synovial infections.Arthrocentesis (arthr = joint + centesis = puncture) is procedure where a syringe is used to collect synovial fluid from the joint capsule for examination. It is also known as joint aspiration. The procedure is used to diagnose gout, arthritis and synovial infections.
What is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the trachea?
Tracheotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the trachea. A related term, tracheostomy, is surgical creation of an artificial opening into the trachea. The after product (the open wound) is called a stoma
A natural or artificial lake?
An artificial lake is known as a reservoir.
