What the FDA is responsible for is protecting public health. They attempt to assure and regulate the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the United States food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
RN, FNP, 21 years experience. Chondroplasty is the medical term meaning surgical repair of cartilage. (chondr/o meaning cartilage and -plasty meaning surgical repair). Chondroplasty is the medical term meaning surgical repair of cartilage. (chondr/o meaning cartilage and -plasty meaning surgical repair).
Gastro-esophagoplasty is the medical term meaning surgical repair  of the esophagus and stomach at the same time. The individual  surgeries are esophagoplasty and gastroplasâ¦ty.