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Aneurysmectomy is surgical removal of an aneurysm.
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What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of an aneurysm?
Aortoplasty is a general term for surgical repair of the aorta. That depends on the type of repair that is being performed, it can be called "Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair" when it is a surgical procedure to repair an aortic aneurysm done through the major blood vessels of the body. Depending on the procedure used and the problem being repaired different techniques may be used such as: Patching, used when there are tears in the valve, fixed through surgical insertion of a tissue patch. Commissurotomy, which is when the valve is narrowed, an incision of a commissure into the valve is used to fix the problem. Reshaping, used to reshape the valve so that it can close properly. Valvuloplasty, used to increase opening of valve and improve blood flow when the valve has become rigid with calcium buildup. This is done through the insertion of a balloon catheter. Decalcification, used when there is a calcium build up, removes excess calcium so that valve can function properly.
What is the term meaning surgical removal of a muscle?
Myectomy is surgical removal of a muscle.
Is a mastectomy a surgical removal of only the cancerous tissue?
Mastectomy is surgical removal of the whole breast. Lumpectomy is surgical removal of only the cancerous tissue.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a cataract clouded lens?
the surgical removal of a cataract-clouded lens
Is the surgical removal of an entire breast and its nipple?
The surgical removal of the breast is called a mastectomy.
What is the meaning of surgical removal of the colon and rectum?
Proctocolectomy is surgical removal of the colon and rectum.
What is the name of the surgical removal of a blood vessel?
Angiectomy is the removal of all or part of a blood vessel. Arteriectomy (ar-teh-ree-ECK-toh-mee) is the surgical removal of part of an artery. (artieri means artery and -ectomy means surgical removal). Phlebectomy is the surgical removal of veins.venectomy
What is the term meaning the surgical removal of the labyrinth of the inner ear?
Labyrinthectomy is surgical removal of the labyrinth.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of spleen?
The surgical removal of the spleen is called a splenectomy.Splenectomy.Spleenectomy.
What is the term for surgical removal of all or part of labyrinth?
Labyrinthectomy is surgical removal of the labyrinth.
What is the medical term meaning the surgical removal of part of a muscle is an?
Myotomy is the medical term meaning the surgical removal of part of a muscle.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the kneecap?
Kneecap removal, or patellectomy, is the surgical removal of the patella, commonly called the kneecap.
