Ch 13 P Terms Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
cervicectomy | surgical removal of the cervix |
colpopexy | surgical fixation of the vagina |
colpoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the vagina |
episiorrhaphy | suture of the vulva |
hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus |
hysteropexy | surgical fixation of the uterus |
hysteriosalpingectomy | surgical removal of the uterus an d fallopian tubes |
mammoplasty | surgical reconstruction of a breast |
mastectomy | surgical removal of a breast |
mastopexy | surgical fixation of a breast |
myomectomy | surgical removal of a tumor in the muscle (usually refers to the uterine wall) |
oophorectomy | surgical removal of an ovary |
oophorocystectomy | surgical removal of an ovarian cyst |
oophorotomy | incision in to an ovary |
ovarian cystectomy | surgical removal of an ovarian cyst |
ovariocentesis | surgical puncture of an ovary |
ovariostomy | creation of an opening into an ovary |
perineorrhaphy | suture of the perineum |
salpingectomy | surgical removal of a fallopian tube |
salpingo-oophorectomy | surgical removal of a fallopian tube and ovary |
salpingopexy | surgical fixation of a fallopian tube |
perineoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the perineum |
perineotomy | incision into the perineum |
vaginoperineoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the vagina and perineum |
vaginoperinotomy | incision into the vagina and perineum |
vaginoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the vagina |
abortifacient | drug or device that causes the termination of a pregnancy |
amniotomy | incision into the amnion |
cesarean section | delivery of a baby through an incision made in the uterus |
episotomy | incision into the vulva |
hysterotomy | incision into the uterus |
induced abortion | intentional termination of a pregnancy |
in vitro fertilization | fertilization of an egg done in a test tube |
oxytocin | agent that stimulates uterine contractions and accelerates labor |
tocolytic | agent that stops or delays premature labor and contractions |
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