Reproductive Systems

Question 1

What is the combining form meaning cervix?

Answer 1

cervic/o

Question 2

What is the combining forms meaning vagina?

Answer 2

colp/o, vagin/o

Question 3

What is the combining forms meaning uterus?

Answer 3

hyster/o, metri/o, uter/o

Question 4

What is the combining forms meaning breast?

Answer 4

mamm/o, mast/o

Question 5

What is the combining form meaning egg?

Answer 5

o/o

Question 6

What is the combining forms meaning ovary?

Answer 6

oophor/o, ovari/o

Question 7

What is the combining form meaning fallopian tube?

Answer 7

Salping/o

Question 8

What is amenorrhea?

Answer 8

Absence of menstrual flow

Question 9

What is Dysmenorrhea?

Answer 9

Painful menstrual flow

Question 10

What is ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 10

Pregnancy not in the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube

Question 11

What is endometriosis?

Answer 11

Tissue from the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) is found abnormally in other pelvic or abdominal locations

Question 12

What is fibroids?

Answer 12

Benign tumours in the uterus

Question 13

What is menorrhagia?

Answer 13

Excessive discharge of blood from the uterus during menstruation

Question 14

What is pelvic inflammatory disease?

Answer 14

Inflammation in the region of the pelvis, also called salpingitis due to frequent affection of the fallopian tubes

Question 15

What is amniocentesis?

Answer 15

Surgical puncture of the amniotic sac

Question 16

What is aspiration?

Answer 16

Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac

Question 17

What is colposcopy?

Answer 17

Visual examination of the vagina and cervix with a colposcope

Question 18

What is conization?

Answer 18

Removal of a wedge-shaped section (cone) of the cervix for biopsy

Question 19

What is hysterosalpingography?

Answer 19

X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injecting contrast into the uterus

Question 20

What is mammography?

Answer 20

X-ray imaging of the breast

Question 21

What is Pap smear?

Answer 21

Insertion of a spatula into the vagina to obtain a sample of cells from the cervix to examine for cervical cancer

Question 22

What is pelvic ultrasonography?

Answer 22

Recording of sound waves as they impact organs in the region of the hip

Question 23

What is pregnancy test?

Answer 23

Measurement of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in the urine to detect pregnancy

Question 24

What is cauterization?

Answer 24

Heat used to destroy abnormal tissue

Question 25

What is cryosurgery?

Answer 25

Use of cold like liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy tissue

Question 26

What is dilation and curettage?

Answer 26

Widening of the opening of the cervix and scraping of the lining of the uterus to remove tissue and stop prolonged or heavy uterine bleeding

Question 27

What is hysterectomy?

Answer 27

Excision of the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina

Question 28

What is myomectomy?

Answer 28

The surgical removal of myoma tissue from the uterus

Question 29

What is tubal ligation?

Answer 29

Fallopian tubes are tied off and cut to prevent pregnancy

Question 30

What is the meaning of CS?

Answer 30

Cesarean Section

Question 31

What is the meaning of D&C?

Answer 31

Dilation and Curettage

Question 32

What is the meaning of DUB?

Answer 32

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Question 33

What is the meaning of GYN?

Answer 33

Gynecology

Question 34

What is the meaning of HRT?

Answer 34

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Question 35

What is the meaning of IVF?

Answer 35

In Vitro Fertilization

Question 36

What is the meaning of OB?

Answer 36

Obstetrics

Question 37

What is the meaning of PID?

Answer 37

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Question 38

What is the meaning of STI?

Answer 38

Sexually Transmitted Infection

Question 39

What is the meaning of TAH-BSO?

Answer 39

Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy

Question 40

What is the combining form meaning penis?

Answer 40

Balan/o

Question 41

What is the combining forms meaning testis?

Answer 41

orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o

Question 42

What is the combining form meaning prostate gland?

Answer 42

prostat/o

Question 43

What is the combining form meaning scrotum?

Answer 43

scrot/o

Question 44

What is the combining form meaning vas deferens?

Answer 44

vas/o

Question 45

What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?

Answer 45

Noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland

Question 46

What is cryptorchism?

Answer 46

Condition of undescended testis

Question 47

What is hydrocele?

Answer 47

Sac of clear fluid in the scrotum

Question 48

What is prostatic carcinoma?

Answer 48

Cancer of the prostate

Question 49

What is testicular carcinoma?

Answer 49

Malignant tumour of the testis

Question 50

What is varicocele?

Answer 50

Enlarged swollen veins near a testicle

Question 51

What is digital rectal examination?

Answer 51

Exam of the prostate gland with finger palpation through the rectum

Question 52

What is prostate-specific antigen?

Answer 52

Measurement of the amount in blood

Question 53

What is semen analysis?

Answer 53

Measure of the number, shape, and motility of sperm cells

Question 54

What is orchiopexy?

Answer 54

Surgical fixation of an undescended testicle in a young male infant

Question 55

What is transurethral resection of the prostate gland?

Answer 55

The removal of portions of the prostate gland with and endoscope inserted into the urethra

Question 56

What is vasectomy?

Answer 56

Surgical incision to cut the vas deferens and cause sterilization

Question 57

What is the meaning of BPH?

Answer 57

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Question 58

What is the meaning of DRE?

Answer 58

Digital Rectal Examination

Question 59

What is the meaning of GU

Answer 59

GenitoUrinary

Question 60

What is the meaning of PSA?

Answer 60

Prostate Specific Antigen

Question 61

What is the meaning of TURP?

Answer 61

TransUrethral Resection of the Prostate gland