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phlebotomy

The puncture of a vein with a needle for the purpose of drawing blood. Also called venipuncture. … [Read more...]

parietal cell vagotomy

Surgery to cut the parts of the vagus nerve that cause gastric acid to be made in the stomach. It is done to treat stomach ulcers or other conditions in which … [Read more...]

laparotomy

A surgical incision made in the wall of the abdomen. … [Read more...]

craniotomy

An operation in which an opening is made in the skull. … [Read more...]

anterior mediastinotomy

A procedure in which a tube is inserted into the chest to view the tissues and organs in the area between the lungs and between the breastbone and heart. The … [Read more...]

thoracotomy

An operation to open the chest. … [Read more...]

Chamberlain procedure

A procedure in which a tube is inserted into the chest to view the tissues and organs in the area between the lungs and between the breastbone and heart. The … [Read more...]