procedure

procedure /pro·ce·dure/ (pro-se´jer) the manner of performing something; a method or technique.

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arterial switch procedure  a one-step method for correction of transposition of the great arteries.

Burch procedure  a type of bladder neck suspension.

endocardial resection procedure  (ERP) surgical removal of a portion of left ventricular endocardium and underlying myocardium containing an arrhythmogenic area from the base of an aneurysm or infarction in order to relieve ventricular tachycardia associated with ischemic heart disease.

Fontan procedure  functional correction of tricuspid atresia by anastomosis of, or insertion of a nonvalved prosthesis between, the right atrium and pulmonary artery with closure of the interatrial communication.

Pereyra procedure  a type of bladder neck suspension.

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pro·ce·dure (pr-sjr)

n.

1. A series of steps taken to accomplish an end.

2. A surgical operation or technique.

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procedure (prōsē´jur),

n a series of steps followed in a regular, orderly, definite way, by which a desired result is accomplished.

procedure, dental prosthetic laboratory,

n the steps in the fabrication of a dental prosthesis that do not require the presence of the patient for their accomplishment.

procedure, invasive,

n a series of steps that causes bleeding or the possibility of bleeding.

procedure, Kazanjian's

n.pr See operation, Kazanjian's.

procedure, operating,

n the technique or method of conducting or performing an operation or form of treatment.

procedure, order of,

n the sequence of steps made in performing an operation or following through a technique. In cavity preparation the sequence is as follows: (1) obtain the required outline form, (2) obtain the required resistance form, (3) obtain the required retention form, (4) retain the required convenience form, (5) remove any remaining carious dentin, (6) finish the enamel walls, and (7) make the debridement.

procedure, orthodontic,

n the therapeutic measures employed to correct malalignment and malposition of the teeth and to immobilize and stabilize periodontally involved or previously moved teeth.

procedure, restorative,

n a method or mode of action that reestablishes or reforms a tooth or teeth or portions thereof to anatomic or functional form and health.