Laparoscopy Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Laparoscopy article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal muscles: A large group of muscles in the front of the abdomen that assists in th... See the entire definition of Abdominal musclesAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAnesthesiologist: A physician or, less often, a dentist who is specialized in the practice... See the entire definition of AnesthesiologistAppendix: A small outpouching from the beginning of the large intestine. Aspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBilateral: Affecting both sides. For example, bilateral arthritis affects joints on both t... See the entire definition of BilateralBladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste f... See the entire definition of BladderBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBlood transfusion: The transfer of blood or blood components from one person (the donor) i... See the entire definition of Blood transfusionBypass: An operation in which a new pathway is created for the transport of substances in ... See the entire definition of BypassCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCarbon dioxide: A gas which is the byproduct of cellular metabolism and which collects in ... See the entire definition of Carbon dioxide
Chills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsColon: The long, coiled, tubelike organ that removes water from digested food. The remaini... See the entire definition of ColonCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDigestive system: The system of organs responsible for getting food into and out of the bo... See the entire definition of Digestive systemDonor: The giver of a tissue or an organ, such as a blood donor or kidney donor. Ectopic: In the wrong place, out of place. For example, an ectopic kidney is a kidney that... See the entire definition of EctopicEctopic pregnancy: A pregnancy that is not in the uterus. The fertilized egg settles and g... See the entire definition of Ectopic pregnancyEndometriosis: The presence of tissue that normally grows inside the uterus (womb) in an ... See the entire definition of EndometriosisEndoscopy: Examination of the inside of the body by using a lighted, flexible instrument c... See the entire definition of EndoscopyFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGallbladder: A pear-shaped organ located below the liver that stores the bile secreted by ... See the entire definition of GallbladderGastric: Having to do with the stomach. Gastrointestinal: Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large inte... See the entire definition of GastrointestinalGynecology: The branch of medicine that is particularly concerned with the health of the f... See the entire definition of Gynecology
Heart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart attack: The death of heart muscle due to the loss of blood supply. The loss of bloo... See the entire definition of Heart attackHerbal: 1. An adjective, referring to herbs, as in an herbal tea. Hernia: A general term referring to a protrusion of a tissue through the wall of the cavit... See the entire definition of HerniaHernia repair: Also called a herniorrhaphy, a surgical repair of a hernia. Hernia repair m... See the entire definition of Hernia repairHysterectomy: An operation to remove the uterus. Hysterectomies are most commonly performe... See the entire definition of HysterectomyIncision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Incontinence: The inability to control excretions, to hold urine in the bladder, or to kee... See the entire definition of IncontinenceInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryInternal bleeding: Bleeding inside the body that is not seen from the outside. Internal bl... See the entire definition of Internal bleedingKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyKnee: The knee is a joint which has three parts. The thigh bone (the femur) meets the lar... See the entire definition of KneeLaparoscope: An instrument through which structures within the abdomen and pelvis can be s... See the entire definition of LaparoscopeLaparoscopic: 1. Pertaining to the procedure of laparoscopy.
Laparoscopy: A type of surgery in which small incisions are made in the abdominal wall thr... See the entire definition of LaparoscopyLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverMalignancy: A tumor that is malignant (cancerous), that can invade and destroy nearby tiss... See the entire definition of MalignancyNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNavel: The umbilicus, the former site of attachment of the umbilical cord, usually found i... See the entire definition of NavelObese: Well above ones normal weight. A person has traditionally been considered to be obe... See the entire definition of ObeseOperating room: A facility that is equipped for performing surgery. Abbreviated OR. Organ: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganOutpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of OutpatientPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPancreas: A spongy, tube-shaped organ that is about 6 inches long and is located in the ba... See the entire definition of PancreasPelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPneumonia: Inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation. Pneum... See the entire definition of PneumoniaPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of Prescription
Sensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderShoulder pain: Pain in the shoulder due to an injury or disease. The design of the shoulde... See the entire definition of Shoulder painStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTransfusion: The transfer of blood or blood products from one person (the donor) into the ... See the entire definition of TransfusionTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Trigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerTrocar: A sharply pointed shaft, usually with a three-sided point. A trocar may be used wi... See the entire definition of TrocarTubes: The "tubes" are medically known as the Fallopian tubes. There are two Fallopian tub... See the entire definition of TubesTumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorUrinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryUterus: A hollow, pear-shaped organ that is located in a woman's lower abdomen, between th... See the entire definition of Uterus
Vital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function.
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