Exam 12: The Reproductive System and Obstetrics

Childbirth using an incision through the abdomen and uterus is known as:

Endoscopic examination of the vagina using a modified endoscope is:

A patient just had a surgical procedure done where prostate tissue was removed using a retroscope inserted in the urethra. The correct abbreviation for this procedure is:

A patient was diagnosed with breast cancer and needed to have a breast removed. The medical term for surgical removal of the breast is ________.

A patient has complained of excessive bleeding during her menstrual period. The correct medical term for this is:

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -mast/o

The combining form andr/o means "________."

This instrument is used to open the vaginal orifice for visual examination.

BPH is the abbreviation for ________. (three words)

Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that can cause severe dehydration is ________. (two words)

Provide the term based on the brief definition. -Surgical puncture of the amnion

Provide the term based on the brief definition. -Difficult labor

The combining form oophor/o means "________."

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -hyster/o

Surgical fixation of a testis, which draws an undescended testis into the scrotum, is known as:

The absence of living sperm in semen, which is a sign of infertility, is known as:

A specialist in women's health is called a(n) ________.

The medical term for difficult labor is:

The combining form balan/o means "glans ________."

The medical term for inflammation of the glans penis is: