Chapter 8 Words not built from word parts

Question 1

Adenomyosis

Answer 1

Growth of the endometirum into the muscular portion of the uterus

Question 2

Anterior and posterior colporrhaphy

Answer 2

Surgical repair of a weakened vaginal wall to correct a cystocele

Question 3

Breast cancer

Answer 3

Malignant tumor of the breast

Question 4

CA-125

Answer 4

Blood test used in the detection of ovarian cancer

Question 5

Cervical Cnacer

Answer 5

Malignant tumor of the cervix

Question 6

Conization

Answer 6

Surgical removal of a cone shaped are of the cervix

Question 7

Contraception

Answer 7

Intentional prevention of conception

Question 8

Dilation & Curettage

Answer 8

Surgical procedure to widen the cervix and scrape the endometirum

Question 9

Dyspareunia

Answer 9

Difficult of painful imntercourse

Question 10

Endometrial Abalation

Answer 10

Procedure to destroy or remove the endometrium

Question 11

Endometrial Cancer

Answer 11

Malignant tumor of the endometrium

Question 12

Endometriosis

Answer 12

Abnormal condition in which endometrial tisue grows outside of the uterus in various areas

Question 13

Fibrocystic Breast Condition

Answer 13

Disorder characterized by benign cysts in one or both breasts

Question 14

Fibroid Tumor

Answer 14

Benign tumor of the uterine muscle

Question 15

Fistula

Answer 15

Abnormal passageway between two organs

Question 16

Hormone replacement therapy

Answer 16

Replacement of hormones

Question 17

Laparoscopic surgery

Answer 17

Visual examination of the abdominopelvic cavity

Question 18

menopause

Answer 18

Cessation of menstruation

Question 19

Myomectomy

Answer 19

Excision of a fibroid tumor from the uterus

Question 20

Ovarian Cancer

Answer 20

Malignant tumor of the ovary

Question 21

Pap smear

Answer 21

Cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions

Question 22

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Answer 22

Inflammation of some or all of the female pelvic organs

Question 23

Premenstrual syndrome

Answer 23

Syndrome involving physical and mental symptoms occurring in 10 days before menstruation

Question 24

Prolapsed uterus

Answer 24

Downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina

Question 25

Sentinel lymph node biopsy

Answer 25

Injection of blue dye to identify sentinal lymph nodes

Question 26

Speculum

Answer 26

Instrument of opening a body cavity

Question 27

Sterotactic breast biopsy

Answer 27

Combines mammography and computer assisted biposy

Question 28

Toxic shock syndrome

Answer 28

Severe illness

Question 29

transvaginal sonography

Answer 29

Ultrasound procedure that uses a transducer placed in the vagina

Question 30

tubal ligation

Answer 30

Closure of the uterine tubes

Question 31

Uterine artery embolization

Answer 31

Minimally invasive procedure used to treat fibroids

Question 32

Vesiculovaginal fistula

Answer 32

Abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina