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Ch 8- Procedures
The Language of Medicine- 8th Edition
Question | Answer |
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cryosurgery | use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue |
culdocentesis | needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac |
dilation and curettage (D&C) | widening of the cervix and scraping the endometrium of the uterus |
exenteration | removal of internal organs |
laparoscopy | visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope (laparoscope) |
tubal ligation | blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occuring |
abortion | spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the embro or fetus can exist on its own |
amniocentesis | needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis |
cesarean section | surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus |
chorionic villus sampling | sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis |
fetal monitoring | continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to reduce fetal distress during labor |
in vitro fertilization (IVF) | egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish to facilitate fertilization |
pelvimetry | measurement of the dimensions of the maternal pelvis |