Surgery & Procedures

Meniscectomy is a surgical procedure in which all or part of a torn meniscus in the knee is removed. It is typically performed to relieve pain and restore joint function when meniscal damage compromises mobility. The term combines medical roots and describes the operative removal of meniscal tissue.

Myomectomy is a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus. It is typically performed to relieve symptoms or to improve fertility, and may be done through open, laparoscopic, or robotic techniques, depending on fibroid size and location. The term combines medical roots referring to muscle (myo) and the surgical removal (ectomy).

Oophorectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both ovaries. The term is used in medical contexts and represents a technically precise operation name. It is pronounced with multiple syllables and a stress pattern typical of long medical terms, often discussed in clinical settings and textbooks.

A major surgical procedure removing portions of the pancreas and duodenum, usually with nearby tissues, to treat pancreatic diseases. The operation is complex, often performed for cancer, and requires reconnecting digestive tract segments. It is named for the pancreatic head and the duodenum, reflecting the organs involved and the reconstruction required afterward.

Paracentesis is a medical procedure that involves puncturing a body cavity, typically the abdomen, to remove fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The term combines Greek roots and is used in clinical practice; it is pronounced with careful syllable timing to reflect its technical nature. It is an expert-level noun often discussed in surgical or radiology contexts.

Peritoneal dialysis is a kidney replacement therapy in which a dialysis solution is infused into the abdominal cavity to absorb waste products and excess fluid, then drained. It is performed either at home or in a clinical setting, using the peritoneum as a semipermeable membrane. The term combines peritoneum with dialysis, reflecting its mechanism of dialysis within the abdominal cavity.

Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure in which a solution is injected into blood vessels or lymphatic channels to irritate their lining and cause them to collapse, fade, and be reabsorbed. It is commonly used to treat varicose veins and certain vascular malformations. The term combines sclerosis and therapy to describe this therapeutic sclerosis-inducing process.

A tonsillectomy is a medical procedure to remove the tonsils, typically performed to treat recurrent tonsillitis or obstructive sleep issues. It involves surgical excision of the palatine tonsils, usually under anesthesia, and may require recovery time with brief throat discomfort. The term is used across clinical contexts and allied health discussions, including ENT notes and patient education.

A medical noun referring to a surgical opening created in the trachea to provide an airway. The term combines

Ureteroscopy is a medical procedure involving insertion of a ureteroscope through the urethra and bladder into the ureter to visually inspect, diagnose, or treat conditions of the urinary tract. It combines endoscopy with imaging and sometimes stone manipulation. The term reflects the ureter, bladder, and endoscopic examination in one continuous process.

A surgical procedure to remove or ligate varicoceles, typically performed to treat male infertility or testicular pain. It involves accessing the veins in the scrotum and repairing or ligating abnormal dilated veins. The term combines medical roots for vein (varico-) and tumor or swelling (ocele) with -ectomy, meaning surgical removal.

Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the vitreous gel from the eye, typically to treat retinal disorders. It involves tiny incisions and specialized instruments, often performed under local or general anesthesia. The term combines Latin roots for glassy vitreous and a surgical procedure, and is used in ophthalmology to describe this microsurgical technique.

Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen to tighten the abdominal wall. It’s a complex, medically precise term used in clinical and cosmetic contexts, pronounced syllable by syllable to reflect its specialized nature. The word combines Latin roots related to the abdomen and a surgical operation, yielding a multi-syllabic, professional term.

Amputation is the surgical removal of all or part of a limb or appendage. The term also refers to the resulting state of being without a limb. It is pronounced with three syllables and stress on the third syllable root, reflecting its medical specialty usage and formal register.