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Surgical Procedures in Medical Terminology Quiz

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#1

What is a common surgical procedure to remove the appendix?

Appendectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the appendix.

#2

Which surgical procedure is used to create an opening in the trachea?

Tracheotomy
Explanation

Creating an opening in the windpipe to aid breathing.

#3

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the gallbladder?

Cholecystectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the gallbladder.

#4

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of a kidney?

Nephrectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of a kidney.

#5

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of a breast?

Mastectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of a breast.

#6

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the entire kidney?

Nephrectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the entire kidney.

#7

What is the medical term for a surgical procedure to remove part of the stomach?

Gastrectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of part of the stomach.

#8

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the uterus?

Hysterectomy
Explanation

Removal of the uterus, commonly performed for various medical reasons.

#9

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of a portion of the colon?

Hemicolectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of part of the colon.

#10

What is the medical term for a surgical procedure to create an artificial opening in the colon?

Colostomy
Explanation

Creation of an artificial opening in the colon.

#11

What is the medical term for the surgical procedure to remove the spleen?

Splenoectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the spleen.

#12

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of a testicle?

Orchiectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of a testicle.

#13

What is the medical term for the surgical procedure to repair a hernia by closing the defect with sutures?

Herniorrhaphy
Explanation

Surgical repair of a hernia by suturing.

#14

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of a portion of the thyroid gland?

Thyroidectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of part of the thyroid gland.

#15

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of a portion of the lung?

Pneumonectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of part of the lung.

#16

What is the medical term for a surgical procedure to repair a fractured bone using a metal plate?

ORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation)
Explanation

Surgical fixation of a fractured bone using a metal plate.

#17

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of a portion of the liver?

Hepatectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of part of the liver.

#18

What is the medical term for a surgical procedure to remove kidney stones?

Nephrolithotomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of kidney stones.

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