Radiculotomy
In standard medical practice, trepanation is occasionally performed by a neurosurgeon in order to relieve pressure on the brain caused by trauma, or to remove a blood clot from brain tissue.
A paste of apricot seed and sugar has been shown, in some Chinese medical trials, to relieve chronic bronchitis. Not sold in the United States, may be found in Mexico, Asian and Chinese markets as the whole kernel or in decoctions.
Narcotics are drugs that dull the sense of pain and cause drowsiness or sleep. They are the most effective tool a physician has to relieve severe pain. Narcotics are also given pre-operatively to relieve anxiety and induce anesthesia.
Craniotomy
Salicylates are used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever
LaminectomyIt is called Laminectomy
The suffix "-desis" refers to the surgical fixation of a bone or joint.
The goal of arthroplasty is to restore the function of a stiffened synovial joint and relieve pain. As a surgical procedure, it is usually performed when medical treatment has not improved function in the affected joint.
TURP means transurethral resection of the prostate. It is mainly done for men with benigh prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) to relieve their symptoms by reducing the stricture of the urethra.
The medical term for the removal of fluid from the knee joint is arthrocentesis or joint aspiration. It is a procedure performed to relieve pain and swelling caused by excess fluid accumulation in the knee joint.
Palliative medications relieve symptoms but do not cure diseases.vaccinesPalliative care provides symptom relief without curing the problem.
Bypass
The medical term for ureter dilation is hydroureter. This condition refers to the abnormal widening of the ureter, typically due to blockage or obstruction. Treatment may involve addressing the underlying cause to relieve the dilation.
Craniectomy: The surgical removal of a portion of the skull. This procedure is performed to treat craniostenosis or to relieve increased intracranial pressure due to swelling of the brain. Reference: Medical Terminology for Health Professionals, Sixth Edition
TURP means transurethral resection of the prostate. It is mainly done for men with benigh prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) to relieve their symptoms by reducing the stricture of the urethra.
Hydrocephalus is the medical term for fluid build-up in the head, specifically in the ventricles of the brain. It can cause an increase in intracranial pressure and lead to symptoms such as headaches, nausea, and cognitive deficits. Treatment may involve surgical intervention to relieve the excess fluid.
Trepanning aka Trephining, a cylindrical or crown saw for the removal of a disk of bone, especially from the skull. The removal of the part of the skull to release pressure from an intracranial hemorrhage.