actomyosin | (noun) a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions | - |
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adenoidectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy | - |
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adrenalectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands | Synonyms: suprarenalectomy |
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amygdalotomy | (noun) psychosurgery in which amygdaloid fibers that mediate limbic system activity are severed (in cases of extreme uncontrollable violence) | - |
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anatomy | (noun) a detailed analysis | - |
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(noun) alternative names for the body of a human being | Synonyms: bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, shape, soma |
(noun) the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals | Synonyms: general anatomy |
appendectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the vermiform appendix | Synonyms: appendicectomy |
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appendicectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the vermiform appendix | Synonyms: appendectomy |
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automysophobia | (noun) a morbid fear of being dirty | - |
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autotomy | (noun) spontaneous removal or casting off of a body part (as the tail of a lizard or claw of a lobster) especially when the organism is injured or under attack | - |
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blastomycete | (noun) any of various yeastlike budding fungi of the genus Blastomyces; cause disease in humans and other animals | - |
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blastomycosis | (noun) any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces | - |
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blastomycotic | (adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of blastomycosis | - |
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callosectomy | (noun) severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy) | Synonyms: callosotomy |
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callosotomy | (noun) severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy) | Synonyms: callosectomy |
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cholecystectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain) | - |
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cholelithotomy | (noun) removal of gallstone through an incision in the gallbladder | - |
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chromoblastomycosis | (noun) a fungal infection characterized by itchy warty nodules on the skin | - |
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clitoridectomy | (noun) excision of the clitoris | Synonyms: female circumcision |
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colostomy | (noun) a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus | - |
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craniotomy | (noun) a surgical opening through the skull | - |
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dermatomycosis | (noun) fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing) | Synonyms: dermatophytosis |
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dermatomyositis | (noun) myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling accompanied by skin rash affecting cheeks and eyelids and neck and chest and limbs; progression and severity vary among individuals | - |
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dichotomy | (noun) being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses | Synonyms: duality |
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dihydrostreptomycin | (noun) antibiotic consisting of a hydrogenated form of streptomycin; used against tuberculosis and tularemia and Gram-negative organisms | - |
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embolectomy | (noun) surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery) | - |
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endarterectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis | - |
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enterostomy | (noun) surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine | Synonyms: enterotomy |
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enterotomy | (noun) surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine | Synonyms: enterostomy |
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episiotomy | (noun) surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth | - |
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gastrectomy | (noun) surgical removal of all or part of the stomach | - |
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gastroenterostomy | (noun) surgical creation of an opening between the stomach wall and the small intestines; performed when the normal opening has been eliminated | - |
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gastrostomy | (noun) surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage) | - |
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haemorrhoidectomy | (noun) surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them | Synonyms: hemorrhoidectomy |
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hemorrhoidectomy | (noun) surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them | Synonyms: haemorrhoidectomy |
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hypophysectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the pituitary gland | - |
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hysterectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the uterus | - |
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hysterotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section) | - |
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ileostomy | (noun) surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis | - |
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iridectomy | (noun) an eye operation that treats closed-angle glaucoma by surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye | - |
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iridotomy | (noun) a surgical procedure that makes an incision in the iris of the eye in order to enlarge the pupil or to treat closed-angle glaucoma | - |
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jejunostomy | (noun) surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and the anterior abdominal wall; will allow artificial feeding | - |
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keratomycosis | (noun) fungal infection of the cornea | - |
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keratotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the cornea | - |
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laminectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae | - |
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laparotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs | - |
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laryngectomy | (noun) surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx) | - |
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leucotomy | (noun) surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes | Synonyms: frontal lobotomy, leukotomy, lobotomy, prefrontal leucotomy, prefrontal leukotomy, prefrontal lobotomy |
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leukotomy | (noun) surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes | Synonyms: frontal lobotomy, leucotomy, lobotomy, prefrontal leucotomy, prefrontal leukotomy, prefrontal lobotomy |
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lipectomy | (noun) plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue | Synonyms: selective lipectomy |
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lithotomy | (noun) surgical removal of a stone (calculus) | - |
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lobectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body (as the lung or brain) | - |
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lobotomy | (noun) surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes | Synonyms: frontal lobotomy, leucotomy, leukotomy, prefrontal leucotomy, prefrontal leukotomy, prefrontal lobotomy |
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lumpectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a tumor without removing much of the surrounding tissue or lymph nodes; performed in some cases of breast cancer | - |
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mastectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor | - |
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mastoidectomy | (noun) surgical removal of some or all of the mastoid process | - |
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meniscectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the meniscus of the knee | - |
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mitomycin | (noun) a complex of antibiotic substances obtained from a streptomyces bacterium; one form (trade name Mutamycin) shows promise as an anticancer drug | Synonyms: Mutamycin |
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myotomy | (noun) surgical incision or division of a muscle | - |
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myringectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the eardrum | - |
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myringotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear) | - |
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nephrectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a kidney | - |
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nephrotomy | (noun) incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone) | - |
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neurectomy | (noun) surgical removal of all or part of a nerve | - |
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neuroanatomy | (noun) the anatomy of the nervous system | - |
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oophorectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both ovaries | Synonyms: ovariectomy |
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oophorosalpingectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both ovaries and the corresponding Fallopian tubes | - |
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ophthalmectomy | (noun) surgical removal of an eye | - |
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orchidectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both testicles | Synonyms: orchiectomy |
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orchiectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both testicles | Synonyms: orchidectomy |
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orchotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the testis to obtain material for analysis (as in cases of abnormally low sperm count) | - |
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osteotomy | (noun) surgical sectioning of bone | - |
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ostomy | (noun) surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes | - |
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ovariectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both ovaries | Synonyms: oophorectomy |
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pancreatectomy | (noun) surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas | - |
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panhysterectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the uterus and the ovaries and oviducts and cervix and related lymph nodes | Synonyms: radical hysterectomy |
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perineotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the perineum | - |
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phlebectomy | (noun) surgical removal or all or part of a vein; sometimes done in cases of severe varicose veins | - |
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phlebotomy | (noun) surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis | Synonyms: venesection |
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pneumonectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a lung (usually to treat lung cancer) | - |
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polypectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a polyp | - |
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prostatectomy | (noun) surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland | - |
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rhinotomy | (noun) surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the nose to drain accumulated pus | - |
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rhizotomy | (noun) surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms | - |
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rhytidectomy | (noun) plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised | Synonyms: cosmetic surgery, face lift, face lifting, facelift, lift, nip and tuck, rhytidoplasty |
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salpingectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both Fallopian tubes | - |
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sclerotomy | (noun) surgical incision of the sclerotic coat of the eye | - |
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septectomy | (noun) surgical removal of all or part of a septum (especially the nasal septum or atrial septum) | - |
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sigmoidectomy | (noun) surgical removal of part or all of the sigmoid colon (usually to remove a malignant tumor) | - |
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splenectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the spleen | - |
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stapedectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the stapes of the middle ear | - |
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strabotomy | (noun) the surgical operation of cutting a muscle or tendon of the eye in order to correct strabismus | - |
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streptomyces | (noun) aerobic bacteria (some of which produce the antibiotic streptomycin) | - |
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streptomycin | (noun) an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis | - |
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suprarenalectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands | Synonyms: adrenalectomy |
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sympathectomy | (noun) surgical interruption of a nerve pathway in the sympathetic nervous system | - |
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thoracotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the chest walls opening up the pleural cavity | - |
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thrombectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a blood clot (thrombus) from a blood vessel | - |
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thyroidectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the thyroid gland | - |
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tonsillectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy | - |
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tracheostomy | (noun) a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes | Synonyms: tracheotomy |
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