Operations
Operations (Medicine)
Operations (pronunciation: /ɒpəˈreɪʃənz/), also known as surgery, is a branch of medicine that involves the manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate, cure, or treat a pathological condition such as a disease or injury, to help improve bodily function or appearance, or to repair unwanted ruptured areas.
Etymology
The term "operation" comes from the Latin word "operatio", which means "a working". It was first used in the context of surgery in the early 14th century.
Types of Operations
There are several types of operations, each designed for specific medical conditions. Some of these include:
- Appendectomy: This is the surgical removal of the appendix.
- Mastectomy: This operation involves the removal of all or part of a breast.
- Hysterectomy': This is the surgical removal of the uterus.
- Cholecystectomy: This operation involves the removal of the gallbladder.
- Laparoscopy: This is a minimally invasive operation to examine the organs inside the abdomen.
Related Terms
- Anesthesia: This is a state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes.
- Incision: This is a cut made by a sharp instrument, such as a scalpel, in the body during surgery.
- Suture: This is a stitch or a row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
- Recovery room: This is a room in a hospital where patients recover from anesthesia or sedation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Operations
- Wikipedia's article - Operations
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