The Patient Complained of a Mass in His Left Testis

question 165

Short Answer

The patient complained of a mass in his left testis.The physician cut into and removed a small portion of the mass and sent this to the laboratory to be examined for cancer.The surgical procedure done on this patient is called a/an ________ biopsy.

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Definitions:

Endotracheal Tube

A flexible tube inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea to provide an airway and facilitate mechanical ventilation.

General Anesthesia

A medically induced coma with loss of protective reflexes, resulting from the administration of one or more general anesthetic agents.

Intraoperative Nurse

A specialized nurse who provides care to patients during surgical procedures in the operating room.

Laissez-faire

An economic system in which transactions are free from government intervention.