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Ch 8- Procedures
The Language of Medicine- 8th Edition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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