Ch. 10 "Brain & Spinal Cord: Operative Terms"
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AmandaTouch on March 13, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 carotid endarterectomy | cleaning out plaque so blood can get through |
| cordectomy | removing a part of the spinal cord |
| laminectomy | removing the lamina |
| sterotaxy | building a platform to the head |
| surgical shunts for hydrocephalus | a device to help have a steady flow |
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