Chapter 8- Female Reproductive System

Question 1

female

Answer 1

F, gynec/o, gyn/o

Question 2

oophor/o

Answer 2

ovary (forms and stores eggs)

Question 3

hyster/o, metr/i, metr/o

Answer 3

uterus (menstruation, pregnancy, labor)

Question 4

uterine

Answer 4

pertaining to uterus

Question 5

cervic/o

Answer 5

cervix

Question 6

colp/o, vagin/o

Answer 6

vagina (connects uterus to outside of body)

Question 7

episi/o, perine/o

Answer 7

perineum (space between vagina and rectum)

Question 8

mamm/o, mast/o

Answer 8

breast

Question 9

men/o

Answer 9

menstruation (discharge of bloody fluid from nonpregnant uterus)

Question 10

TAH

Answer 10

total abdominal hysterectomy

Question 11

TVH

Answer 11

total vaginal hysterectomy

Question 12

GYN

Answer 12

gynecology or gynecologist

Question 13

OB/GYN

Answer 13

obstetrics and gynecologist/ obstetrician and gynecologist

Question 14

PMS

Answer 14

premenstrual syndrome

Question 15

PID

Answer 15

pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 16

HCG

Answer 16

pregnancy test

Question 17

Pap

Answer 17

pap smear; specimen of cells from cervix

Question 18

SBE

Answer 18

self breast exam

Question 19

OC

Answer 19

oral contraceptive (birth control pill)

Question 20

HUC

Answer 20

health unit coordinator

Question 21

LPN

Answer 21

licensed practical nurse

Question 22

MA, CMA

Answer 22

medical assistant, certified medical assistant

Question 23

CNA

Answer 23

certified nursing assistant

Question 24

MD

Answer 24

medical doctor

Question 25

NP

Answer 25

nurse practioner

Question 26

PA

Answer 26

physician's assistant

Question 27

RN

Answer 27

registered nurse

Question 28

ST, CST

Answer 28

surgical technician, certified surgical technician