Medical Terminology and Surgical Procedures Quiz

Derm- refers to skin.

Appendectomy refers to the surgical removal of the appendix.

-ectomy means surgical removal in medical terminology.

Arthroscopy involves visual examination of the joints.

Angioplasty involves surgical repair of a blood vessel.

Myo- refers to muscle in medical terminology.

Tonsillectomy is the medical term for the surgical removal of the tonsils.

Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver.

LASIK is a surgical procedure to correct nearsightedness.

Appendicitis is the medical term for inflammation of the appendix.

Craniotomy is a surgical procedure to remove part of the skull to relieve pressure on the brain.

Encephalitis is the medical term for inflammation of the brain.

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.

Tracheostomy refers to the surgical creation of an artificial opening in the trachea.

Mastectomy refers to the surgical removal of the breast.

Laryngectomy refers to the surgical removal of the voice box.

Pneumonectomy refers to the surgical removal of a lung.