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Surgical
Terms from the operating room and the care of surgical clients.
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malignant hyperthermia
A rare inherited reaction to certain general anesthesia drugs in which the muscles' metabolism speeds up out of control.
mastectomy
Surgery to remove all or part of a breast.
Mayo stand
A small tray on an adjustable stand placed over or beside the patient during surgery to hold the instruments used most often.
medical-surgical unit
A hospital unit that cares for adults with many kinds of illness and adults recovering from surgery.
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