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  1. endoscope
    a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery
    • If possible, the surgeon will make a smaller hole and insert a tube with a light and camera on the end (endoscope).
  2. brain surgery
    any surgical procedure involving the brain
    Difficult Passage
    Brain surgery
    URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003018.htm
  3. hairline
    a very thin line
    The incision may be made behind the hairline and in front of your ear, at the hairline near your neck, or elsewhere, based on where the problem in your brain is located.
  4. URL
    the address of a web page on the world wide web
    Difficult Passage
    Brain surgery
    URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003018.htm
  5. craniotomy
    a surgical opening through the skull
    Brain surgery treats problems in the brain and the structures around it through an opening (craniotomy) in the skull (cranium).
  6. surgery
    science treating disease or injury by operative procedures
    Difficult Passage
    Brain surgery
    URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003018.htm
  7. biopsy
    the removal and examination of tissue from a living body
    • Through this hole, your surgeon may clip off an aneurysm to cut off the blood flow, biopsy or remove a tumor, remove an abnormal part of your brain, or drain blood or an infection.
  8. incision
    the cutting of or into body tissues or organs
    An incision is made through the scalp.
  9. suture
    a seam used in surgery
    The bone is usually replaced and secured in place using small metal plates, sutures, or wires.
  10. aneurysm
    an abnormal bulge caused by weakening of an artery wall
    • Through this hole, your surgeon may clip off an aneurysm to cut off the blood flow, biopsy or remove a tumor, remove an abnormal part of your brain, or drain blood or an infection.
  11. tumor
    an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
    • Through this hole, your surgeon may clip off an aneurysm to cut off the blood flow, biopsy or remove a tumor, remove an abnormal part of your brain, or drain blood or an infection.
  12. cranium
    the part of the skull that encloses the brain
    Brain surgery treats problems in the brain and the structures around it through an opening (craniotomy) in the skull (cranium).
  13. flap
    move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
    A piece of the skull (a bone flap) is removed.
  14. surgeon
    a physician who specializes in surgery
    • Through this hole, your surgeon may clip off an aneurysm to cut off the blood flow, biopsy or remove a tumor, remove an abnormal part of your brain, or drain blood or an infection.
  15. skull
    the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
    Brain surgery treats problems in the brain and the structures around it through an opening (craniotomy) in the skull (cranium).
  16. brain
    the organ that is the center of the nervous system
    Difficult Passage
    Brain surgery
    URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003018.htm
  17. infection
    the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
    • Through this hole, your surgeon may clip off an aneurysm to cut off the blood flow, biopsy or remove a tumor, remove an abnormal part of your brain, or drain blood or an infection.
  18. remove
    take something away as by lifting, pushing, or taking off
    A piece of the skull (a bone flap) is removed.
  19. microscope
    magnifier of the image of small objects
    • Your surgeon may use a special microscope to perform the procedure.
  20. locate
    determine the place of by searching or examining
    The incision may be made behind the hairline and in front of your ear, at the hairline near your neck, or elsewhere, based on where the problem in your brain is located.
  21. abnormal
    not typical or usual or regular
    • Through this hole, your surgeon may clip off an aneurysm to cut off the blood flow, biopsy or remove a tumor, remove an abnormal part of your brain, or drain blood or an infection.
  22. monitor
    someone who observes to ensure fairness or prevent mistakes
    Monitors to check pressure may also be used.
  23. located
    situated in a particular spot or position
    The incision may be made behind the hairline and in front of your ear, at the hairline near your neck, or elsewhere, based on where the problem in your brain is located.
  24. replace
    put something back where it belongs
    The bone is usually replaced and secured in place using small metal plates, sutures, or wires.
  25. procedure
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    • Your surgeon may use a special microscope to perform the procedure.
  26. insert
    introduce
    • If possible, the surgeon will make a smaller hole and insert a tube with a light and camera on the end (endoscope).
  27. involve
    contain as a part
    The bone flap may not be put back if your surgery involved a tumor or an infection, or if the brain was swollen.
  28. drain
    emptying something by allowing liquid to run out of it
    • Through this hole, your surgeon may clip off an aneurysm to cut off the blood flow, biopsy or remove a tumor, remove an abnormal part of your brain, or drain blood or an infection.
  29. camera
    equipment for taking photographs
    • If possible, the surgeon will make a smaller hole and insert a tube with a light and camera on the end (endoscope).
  30. tube
    a hollow cylindrical shape
    • If possible, the surgeon will make a smaller hole and insert a tube with a light and camera on the end (endoscope).
  31. computer
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
    The surgeon may use computers to help find the exact spot that needs to be treated (MRI or CT scans).
  32. prepare
    make ready or suitable or equip in advance
    The scalp is cleansed and prepared for surgery.
  33. vary
    become different in some particular way
    The time it takes for the surgery varies based on the type of problem that is being treated.
  34. metal
    a chemical element or alloy that is usually a shiny solid
    The bone is usually replaced and secured in place using small metal plates, sutures, or wires.
  35. create
    bring into existence
    A hole is created in the skull.
  36. structure
    a complex entity made of many parts
    Brain surgery treats problems in the brain and the structures around it through an opening (craniotomy) in the skull (cranium).
  37. involved
    connected by participation or association or use
    The bone flap may not be put back if your surgery involved a tumor or an infection, or if the brain was swollen.
  38. removed
    separate or apart in time, space, or character
    A piece of the skull (a bone flap) is removed.
  39. perform
    get done
    • Your surgeon may use a special microscope to perform the procedure.
  40. passage
    the act of moving from one state or place to the next
    Difficult Passage
    Brain surgery
    URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003018.htm
Created on 十二月 13, 2010

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