Many surgical procedure names can be broken into parts to indicate the meaning. For example, in gastrectomy, "ectomy" is a suffix meaning the removal of a part of the body. "Gastro-" means stomach. Thus, gastrectomy refers to the surgical removal of the stomach (or sections thereof). "Otomy" means cutting into a part of the body; a gastrotomy would be cutting into, but not necessarily removing, the stomach. And also "pharyngo" means pharynx, "laryngo" means larynx, "esophag" means esophagus. Thus, "pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy" refers to the surgical removal of the three.
Iapyx removing an arrowhead from the thigh of Aeneas using a forceps (Virgil Aeneid XII.383-440) Roman fresco from the Casa di Sirico in Pompeii. National Archaeological Museum, Naples
The field of minimally invasive surgery has spawned another set of words, such as arthroscopic or laparoscopic surgery. These take the same form as above; an arthroscope is a device which allows the inside of the joint to be seen.
Etymology actually refers to soft, fleshy part of abdominal wall. The term celio- is generally considered more accurate and more commonly used in America.[citation needed]
lobo- : related to a lobe (of the brain or lungs), from the latin lobo, ablative declension of lobus, itself from the Greek λοβός, lobós, "lobe", "pea-pod"
mammo- and masto-: related to the breasts, from the latin mammas, "breast", and Greek μάσταζ mástaz, "chewer"
myo- : related to muscle tissue, from the Greek μυς, mús, from μύσκυλος múskulos, "little mouse", so called because the Greeks believed that muscles looked like little mice.
nephro- : related to the kidney from the Greek νεφρόν, nephrón, accusative declension of νεφρός, kidney
oophor- : related to the ovary, from ωοφόρος, oophóros, meaning "egg-bearing"
orchid- : related to the testicles, from the latin orchis, itself from the Greek όρχις, órchis, meaning "testicle" or sometimes "orchid" so called because the Greeks believed orchid roots looked like testicles.
rhino- : related to the nose, from the Greek ρινός rinós, genitive declension of ρίς rís, "nose"
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Many surgical procedure names can be broken into parts to indicate the meaning For example in gastrectomy ectomy is a suffix meaning the removal of a part of the body Gastro means stomach Thus gastrectomy refers to the surgical removal of the stomach or sections thereof Otomy means cutting into a part of the body a gastrotomy would be cutting into but not necessarily removing the stomach And also pharyngo means pharynx laryngo means larynx esophag means esophagus Thus pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy refers to the surgical removal of the three Iapyx removing an arrowhead from the thigh of Aeneas using a forceps Virgil Aeneid XII 383 440 Roman fresco from the Casa di Sirico in Pompeii National Archaeological Museum Naples The field of minimally invasive surgery has spawned another set of words such as arthroscopic or laparoscopic surgery These take the same form as above an arthroscope is a device which allows the inside of the joint to be seen Contents 1 List of common surgery terms 1 1 Prefixes 1 2 Suffixes 2 See also 3 External linksList of common surgery terms EditPrefixes Edit mono one from the Greek monos monos only single angio related to a blood vessel from the Greek agghion angḗion vessel containter pot arthr related to a joint from the Greek ar8ron arthron joint bi two from the Latin prefix bi meaning two colono related to large intestine colon from the latin cōlon clause of a poem itself from the Greek xwlon chōlon clause memeber part colpo related to the vagina from the Ancient Greek xolpos cholpos meaning hollow space but also a synonym for womb cysto related to the bladder from the Greek xystis chustis bladder pouch encephal related to the brain from the Ancient Greek egkefalos enchephalos itself from en en in and kefalh kephalḗ meaning head gastr related to stomach from the Greek gasthr gastḗr stomach hepat related to the liver from the latin hepatitis from the latin hepar Greek loanword originally hpar hepar meaning liver hyster related to the uterus from Neo Latin hysteria itself ultimately from the Greek ystera hustera meaning womb uterus lamino related to the lamina posterior aspect of vertebra lapar related to the abdominal cavity Etymology actually refers to soft fleshy part of abdominal wall The term celio is generally considered more accurate and more commonly used in America citation needed lobo related to a lobe of the brain or lungs from the latin lobo ablative declension of lobus itself from the Greek lobos lobos lobe pea pod mammo and masto related to the breasts from the latin mammas breast and Greek mastaz mastaz chewer myo related to muscle tissue from the Greek mys mus from myskylos muskulos little mouse so called because the Greeks believed that muscles looked like little mice nephro related to the kidney from the Greek nefron nephron accusative declension of nefros kidney oophor related to the ovary from woforos oophoros meaning egg bearing orchid related to the testicles from the latin orchis itself from the Greek orxis orchis meaning testicle or sometimes orchid so called because the Greeks believed orchid roots looked like testicles rhino related to the nose from the Greek rinos rinos genitive declension of ris ris nose thoraco related to the chest vas related to a duct usually the vas deferens from the latin vas meaning vessel or vein Suffixes Edit centesis surgical puncture tripsy crushing or breaking up desis fusion of two parts into one stabilization ectomy surgical removal see List of ectomies The term resection is also used especially when referring to a tumor opsy looking at oscopy viewing of normally with a scope ostomy or stomy surgically creating a hole a new mouth or stoma from the Greek stoma stoma meaning body see List of ostomies otomy or tomy surgical incision see List of otomies pexy to fix or secure plasty to modify or reshape sometimes entails replacement with a prosthesis from the Ancient Greek plastos plastos meaning molded rrhaphy to strengthen usually with sutureCategory Plasty Ectomy Stomy Otomy OtherCentral nervous system Decompressive craniectomy Hemispherectomy Anterior temporal lobectomy Hypophysectomy Amygdalohippocampectomy Ventriculostomy Craniotomy Pallidotomy Thalamotomy Lobotomy Bilateral cingulotomy Cordotomy Rhizotomy Neurosurgery Psychosurgery Brain biopsyPeripheral nervous system Ganglionectomy Sympathectomy Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy Neurectomy Axotomy Vagotomy Nerve biopsyEndocrine Hypophysectomy Thyroidectomy Parathyroidectomy Adrenalectomy PinealectomyEye Punctoplasty Trabeculoplasty Photorefractive keratectomy Trabeculectomy Iridectomy Vitrectomy Dacryocystorhinostomy Radial keratotomy Mini Asymmetric Radial Keratotomy M A R K Corneal transplantationEars Otoplasty Stapedectomy Mastoidectomy Auriculectomy MyringotomyRespiratory Rhinoplasty Septoplasty Rhinectomy Laryngectomy Pneumonectomy Tracheostomy Sinusotomy Pneumotomy Cricothyroidotomy Cricothyrotomy Bronchotomy Thoracotomy Thyrotomy Tracheotomy lateral rhinotomy Pleurodesis Lung transplantationCardiovascular Angioplasty Valvuloplasty Pericardiectomy Endarterectomy Cardiotomy Pericardiotomy Heart transplantationLymphatic Tonsillectomy Adenoidectomy Thymectomy Splenectomy Lymphadenectomy Thymus transplantation Spleen transplantation Splenopexy Lymph node biopsyGI mouth Uvulopalatoplasty Palatoplasty Gingivectomy Glossectomy Esophagectomy Gastrectomy Appendectomy Proctocolectomy Colectomy Hepatectomy Cholecystectomy Pancreatectomy Pancreaticoduodenectomy Gastrostomy Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy Gastroduodenostomy Gastroenterostomy Ileostomy Jejunostomy Colostomy Cholecystostomy Hepatoportoenterostomy Sigmoidostomy Uvulotomy Myotomy Heller myotomy Pyloromyotomy Anal sphincterotomy Lateral internal sphincterotomy Vertical banded gastroplasty Gastropexy Colon resection Nissen fundoplication Hernia repair Omentopexy Liver biopsyUrinary Urethroplasty Pyeloplasty Nephrectomy Cystectomy Nephrostomy Ureterostomy Cystostomy Suprapubic cystostomy Urostomy Nephrotomy Nephropexy Urethropexy Lithotripsy Kidney transplantation Renal biopsyMale reproductive Phalloplasty Scrotoplasty Vasectomy Penectomy Orchidectomy Prostatectomy Posthectomy Gonadectomy Vasovasostomy Vasoepididymostomy Meatotomy Circumcision Foreskin restoration Orchiopexy Prostate biopsyFemale reproductive Vaginoplasty Clitoroplasty Labiaplasty Tuboplasty Fimbrioplasty Cervicectomy Clitoridectomy Oophorectomy Salpingoophorectomy Salpingectomy Hysterectomy Vaginectomy Vestibulectomy Vulvectomy Salpingostomy Amniotomy Clitoridotomy Hysterotomy Hymenotomy Episiotomy Symphysiotomy Tubal ligation Tubal reversal Colporrhaphy Cesarean section Hymenorrhaphy Endometrial biopsyBone cartilage and joint bone Acromioplasty Khyphoplasty Mentoplasty Acromioplastyjoint Arthroplasty Rotationplasty bone Ostectomy Femoral head ostectomy Vertebrectomy Coccygectomy Astragalectomy Corpectomy Facetectomy Laminectomy Hemilaminectomy joint Synovectomy Discectomy bone Osteotomy joint Arthrotomy Laminotomy Foraminotomy bone Epiphysiodesisjoint Arthrodesis Arthroscopy Ulnar collateral ligament reconstructionMuscle orsoft tissue Bursectomy amputation Hemicorporectomy Hemipelvectomy Myotomy Tenotomy Fasciotomy Muscle biopsy Amputation Tendon transferBreast Mammoplasty Lumpectomy Mastectomy Breast implant Mastopexy Breast reconstruction Breast reduction plastySkin V plasty VY plasty W plasty Z plasty Escharotomy Skin biopsyOther ungrouped Abdominoplasty Hernioplasty Frenuloplasty Z plasty Diverticulectomy Frenectomy Hemorrhoidectomy Mastoidectomy Thrombectomy Embolectomy Ganglionectomy Lobectomy Myomectomy Panniculectomy Ureterosigmoidostomy Fistulotomy Laparotomy Myringotomy Sphincterotomy Commissurotomy Abdominal surgery Inguinal hernia surgery Biopsy Brostrom prodedure Cauterization Grafting Hypnosurgery Laparoscopy NOTES Nuss procedure Radiosurgery See also EditCardiac surgery Surgical drain Endoscopy Fluorescence image guided surgery Hypnosurgery Jet ventilation List of ectomies List of otomies List of ostomies Category Surgical procedures and techniquesExternal links EditMultimedia Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title List of surgical procedures amp oldid 1125012552, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
