Exam 12: The Reproductive System and Obstetrics

A fistula is an abnormal passage from one organ or cavity to another.

The correct meaning of the suffix in the term orchiectomy is:

A surgical procedure that removes the prepuce covering the glans penis is called a(n)________.

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

Provide the term based on the brief definition. -Surgical removal of the uterus

Benign tumors in the muscular wall of the uterus are called:

A surgery to reverse a vasectomy is known as a vasovasostomy.

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

A 33-year-old patient has not had her period for several months and is not pregnant.The medical term for absence of menstrual discharge is:

Select the combining form that means "ovary."

This disease is characterized by lack of ovulation,infertility,and the formation of numerous ovarian cysts.

The combining form hyster/o means "________."

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

A severe staphylococcal bacterial infection characterized by a rapid onset of symptoms including high fever,skin rash,and mental confusion is:

Inflammation of the urethra is called urethritis.

D&C is the abbreviation for ________.(three words)

A swelling of the scrotum caused by fluid accumulation within the testes is a hydrocele.

Select the combining form that means "vagina."

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

A complication of pregnancy with premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall,resulting in either premature birth or fetal death,is: