1. January Medical Vocabulary Bell ringer terms Test – February 6, 2015

2. January 7, 2015 Sterile Field – an area free of microorganisms used as a work area during a surgical procedure.

3. January 8, 2015 Surgical Asepsis – the elimination of all microorganisms from objects or working areas; also called sterile technique.

4. January 9, 2015 Abscess – a collection of pus (white blood cells, bacteria, & dead skin cells) that forms as a result of infection. http://www.medicinenet.com/boils_pictures_slideshow/article.htm

5. January 10, 2014 Anesthesia – a loss of sensation, particularly the feeling of pain.

6. January 13, 2014 Biopsy Specimen – a small amount of tissue removed from the body for examination under a microscope to diagnose an illness.

7. January 14, 2014 Cryosurgery – the use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue, such as skin lesions. a.Cotton-tip applicator b.Liquid nitrogen spray c. Cryoprobe

8. January 15, 2014 Debridement – the removal of debris or dead tissue from a wound to expose healthy tissue. http://diabeticfoottips.blogspot.com/2010/10/why-do-diabetics-lose-their-legs.html

9. January 16, 2014 Electrocauterization – the use of a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current to remove growths such as warts, to stop bleeding, & to control nosebleeds that either will not subside or continually recur.

10. Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is an extremely rare autosomal recessive genetic hereditary skin disorder associated with a high risk of carcinoma of the skin. It is characterized by abnormal susceptibility to human papillomaviruses (HPVs) of the skin. The resulting uncontrolled HPV infections result in the growth of scaly macules and papules, particularly on the hands and feet.

11. January 17, 2014 Formalin – a dilute solution of formaldehyde (methanol) used to preserve biological specimens.

12. January 21, 2014 Incision – a surgical wound made by cutting into body tissue.

13. January 22, 2014 Intraoperative – taking place during surgery. (IOM) http://www.jaxhealth.com/services/spine-brain/procedures/procedures-ns/

14. Hemostasis?

15. January 23, 2014 Lag Phase – the initial phase of wound healing, in which bleeding is reduced as blood vessels in the affected area constrict; neutrophils begin to appear to kill microbes. (Inflammatory phase) http://www.y outube.com/ watch?v=DQ 3zy4xw--A

16. Proliferation Remodeling & Maturation

17. January 24, 2014 Ligature – any material such as thread or wire used for tying a vessel or constricting a part; the act of tying or binding; suture material. (A), Occluding ligature, which occludes the blood supply to distal tissue (B), terminal ligature, which is applied to the transected end of a vessel. Wire or elastic ligature

18. January 27, 2014 Floater – a non sterile assistant who is free to move about the room during surgery & attend to unsterile needs.

19. January 28, 2014 Mayo Stand – a movable stainless steel instrument tray on a stand.

20. January 29, 2014 Needle Biopsy – a procedure in which a needle & syringe are used to aspirate (withdraw by suction) fluid or tissue cells.

21. January 30, 2014 Onychectomy – the removal of a fingernail or toenail. amputation of all or part of the distal phalanges, or end bones, of the animal's toes

22. January 31, 2014 Preoperative – taking place prior to surgery. Postoperative – taking place after a surgical procedure.

23. February 4, 2013

24. February 3, 2014 Vial – a small glass bottle with a self-sealing rubber stopper.

25. February 4, 2014 Topical – medication applied to body surfaces such as the skin. Topical anesthesiaTopical cream