| Term | Definition |
| cauterization | chemical or heat destruction of abnormal tissues |
| conization | removal of a cone-shaped wedge from the cervix to remove lesions and/or collect a tissue sample for biopsy |
| dilation and curettage (D & C) | surgical dilation of the cervix and scraping of the uterus |
| cryosurgery | freezing of abnormal tissue to destroy it |
| panhysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus and cervix |
| mastectomy | surgical removal of the breast |
| hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus |
| polypectomy | surgical removal of a polyp |
| cesarean section | surgical incision into the abdomen and uterus to deliver |
| kegel exercises | exercises to strengthen pubic muscles |
| episiotomy | incision into the perineum to widen the vagina for birth |
| panhysterosalpingo-oophorectomy | total hysterectomy removes the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries |
| uterine suspension | surgical reinforcement of the supporting structure of the uterus |
| abortion | induced termination of a pregnancy |
| laparoscopic tubal coagulation and division | sterilization process of cauterization and division of the fallopian tubes |
| hormone replacement therapy (HRT) | medications given to replace the hormones that are no longer produced in the body during menopause and to slow down bone density loss |
| salpingo-oophorectomy | surgical removal of the fallopian tube and ovary |
| breast reconstrucion | using implants to reshape the breasts of a postmastectomy patient |
| tubal ligation | sterilization process of the fallopian tube being tied off and a piece removed |
| oophorectomy | surgical removal of the ovary |
