Glossary

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  • Dissemble

    To mislead, to give a false impression, or to conceal the truth.  

  • Dissection electrode

    An electrosurgical scalpel.  

  • Sharp dissection

    In surgical procedures, gaining access to tissues by incising them with some sort of sharp instrument, such as a scalpel.  

  • Selective neck dissection

    One of several operations used for staging and treatment of neck cancers. In the most commonly used approach, the tissues above the omohyoid, including the submandibular gland and lymphatics, are removed.  

  • Carotid artery dissection

    Longitudinal tearing of the carotid artery, a rare cause of stroke, occurring especially in patients who have suffered trauma or twisting of the head and neck.  

  • Blunt dissection

    In surgical procedures, separation of tissues by use of a blunt instrument. This provides minimal damage to the part being dissected if anatomical planes are observed. In various pathological states, sharp dissection may be less traumatic.  

  • Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp

    An inflammatory (pustular) disease of the scalp, similar to acne conglobata or hidradenitis suppurativa. It can be treated surgically, with isotretinoin, or with laser therapy. It is also known as peri-folliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens.  

  • Disruptive

    Socially or professionally unacceptable. Said of behaviors that adversely impact others, e.g., angry or intimidating outbursts, demeaning comments, or unwarranted criticisms. Socially or professionally unacceptable. Said of behaviors that adversely impact others, e.g., angry or intimidating outbursts, demeaning comments, or unwarranted criticisms.  

  • Dispersonalization

    A mental state in which the individual denies the existence of his or her personality or parts of the body.  

  • Dispersoid

    A colloid with very finely divided particles.