1. Lobotomy: A surgical procedure involving the cutting or scraping away of a part of the brain, usually the frontal lobes, in order to treat mental illness. Etymology: From the Greek roots “lobo” (meaning “lobe”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).

2. Hysterectomy: A surgical procedure in which the uterus is removed, either partially or completely. Etymology: From the Greek roots “hystera” (meaning “uterus”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).

3. Appendectomy: Surgical removal of the appendix.

5. Mastectomy: Surgical removal of the breast.

6. Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of a kidney. (Nephrologist)

3. Phlebotomy: The practice of making an incision (or puncture) into a vein in order to draw out blood. Etymology: From the Greek roots “phlebos” (meaning “vein”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).

4. Thoracotomy: A surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the chest wall, usually to diagnose or treat a condition of the lungs or other organs in the chest. Etymology: From the Greek roots “thorax” (meaning “chest”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).

10. Thyroidectomy: Surgical removal of a part or all of the thyroid gland.

5. Uvulotomy: A surgical procedure in which a portion of the uvula, a small fleshy protuberance at the back of the throat, is removed. Etymology: From the Latin root “uvula” (meaning “little grape”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).

6. Gastrotomy: A surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the stomach in order to diagnose or treat an abdominal condition. Etymology: From the Greek roots “gaster” (meaning “stomach”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).

7. Amputation: The surgical removal of a limb, either partially or completely. Etymology: From the Latin root “amputare” (meaning “to cut off”).

1. Appendicitis: inflammation of the appendix, from the Greek word "itis" meaning inflammation.

2. Gastritis: inflammation of the stomach lining, from the Greek word "gaster" meaning stomach.

3. Bronchitis: inflammation of the bronchial tubes, from the Greek word "bronchia" meaning windpipe.

4. Sinusitis: inflammation of the sinuses, from the Greek word "sinus" meaning curve.

5. Nephritis: inflammation of the kidneys, from the Greek word "nephros" meaning kidney.

6. Colitis: inflammation of the colon, from the Greek word "kolon" meaning large intestine.

7. Cystitis: inflammation of the urinary bladder, from the Greek word "kystis" meaning bladder.

8. Urethritis: inflammation of the urethra, from the Greek word "ouretheros" meaning urinary canal.

9. Peritonitis: inflammation of the peritoneum, from the Greek word "peritoneon" meaning covering.

10. Otitis: inflammation of the ear, from the Greek word "otos" meaning ear.