| fenestration |
an opening in a structure, esp. a surgical opening made in the ear labyrinth to restore hearing. [1/2 definitions] |
| gag1 |
to hold open the jaws of, as for a surgical procedure. [2/8 definitions] |
| hemostasis |
the stoppage of bleeding, by natural or surgical means. [1/2 definitions] |
| hysterectomy |
surgical removal of the uterus and sometimes the ovaries. |
| hysterotomy |
surgical incision of the uterus, as in a Caesarean section. |
| keratectomy |
a surgical operation in which all or part of the cornea is removed. |
| keratotomy |
surgical incision of the cornea to improve vision. |
| lancet |
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for small incisions or opening boils or abscesses. |
| levator |
a surgical instrument used to raise a depressed piece of a fractured skull. [1/2 definitions] |
| ligature |
a band or tie used to connect, esp. a surgical stitch. [1/4 definitions] |
| liposuction |
a surgical procedure that uses suction to remove fat from beneath the skin for cosmetic purposes. |
| MASH |
abbreviation of "mobile army surgical hospital." |
| natural childbirth |
childbirth undergone without anesthesia or surgical aid, in preparation for which the expectant mother has often received instruction in the management of pain through breathing and relaxation exercises. |
| nephrectomy |
surgical removal of one or both kidneys. |
| nonsurgical |
combined form of surgical. |
| nose job |
(informal) a surgical procedure for changing the appearance of the nose. |
| oophorectomy |
a surgical operation involving the removal of one or both ovaries; ovariotomy. |
| operable |
able to be treated by a surgical procedure. (Cf. inoperable.) [1/2 definitions] |
| operate |
to perform a surgical procedure (often fol. by "on"). [1/5 definitions] |
| operation |
a surgical procedure. [1/5 definitions] |
| osteotomy |
surgical division or removal of a bone or part of a bone. |