« previous next »

Author Question: A surgical excision of a portion of the skull is known as: A) craniectomy. B) craniotomy. C) ... (Read 162 times)

Mr3Hunna

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 536
on: Jun 26, 2018
A surgical excision of a portion of the skull is known as:
 
  A) craniectomy.
  B) craniotomy.
  C) diskectomy.
  D) pallidotomy.

Question 2

In the term anaphylaxis, the suffix -phylaxis means:
 
  A) fusion.
  B) protection.
  C) growth.
  D) against.


DylanD1323

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Craniotomy is incision into the skull.
C) Diskectomy is removal of an intervertebral disk.
D) Pallidotomy is surgical destruction of the globus pallidus of the brain.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) The suffix -desis means fusion.
B) Correct.
C) The suffix -plasia means growth.
D) The prefix anti- means against.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Chronic necrotizing aspergillosis has a slowly progressive process that, unlike invasive aspergillosis, does not spread to other organ systems or the blood vessels. It most often affects middle-aged and elderly individuals, spreading to surrounding tissue in the lungs. The disease often does not respond to conventionally successful treatments, and requires individualized therapies in order to keep it from becoming life-threatening.

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Cat skull Cat skull
Top view of a cast of the LB1 skull Top view of a cast of the LB1 skull
A 19-foot-long blue whale skull in the collections of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History A 19-foot-long blue whale skull in the collections of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
The primate skull is generalized compared to many other mammals. The primate skull is generalized compared to many other mammals.
Portion sizes of French fries have more than doubled from the past Portion sizes of French fries have more than doubled from the past
Skull Anterior View Skull Anterior View
Video: Epidural Hematoma

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library