A ureterosigmoidostomy is a surgical procedure where the ureters which carry urine from the kidneys, are diverted into the sigmoid colon.

A tendon transfer is a surgical process in which the insertion of a tendon is moved, but the origin remains in the same location.

A tenotomy is a surgical act which involves the division of a tendon.

Embolectomy is the emergency surgical removal of emboli which are blocking blood circulation.