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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive pt 2 Part 2
This flashcard deck covers key medical terms and procedures related to the reproductive system, including definitions, descriptions, and alternative names for various surgical and diagnostic processes.
define HYSTEROMETRY
measure depth of uterine cavity & cervix w/sound
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Term
Definition
define HYSTEROMETRY
measure depth of uterine cavity & cervix w/sound
aka: hysterometry
uterometry
define PARACENTESIS
remove fluid from body cavity w/needle/trocar/cannula for diagnosis or treatment
define PELVIC ULTASONOGRAPHY
sonogram of organs & structure in pelvic cavity
describe CIRCUMCISION
removal of foreskin done few days after birth to reduce risk of STIs, penile cancers, & UTIs
describe ORCHIECTOMY
surgical removal of 1/both testicles; if done before puberty secondary sex traits will not develop
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
define HYSTEROMETRY | measure depth of uterine cavity & cervix w/sound |
aka: hysterometry | uterometry |
define PARACENTESIS | remove fluid from body cavity w/needle/trocar/cannula for diagnosis or treatment |
define PELVIC ULTASONOGRAPHY | sonogram of organs & structure in pelvic cavity |
describe CIRCUMCISION | removal of foreskin done few days after birth to reduce risk of STIs, penile cancers, & UTIs |
describe ORCHIECTOMY | surgical removal of 1/both testicles; if done before puberty secondary sex traits will not develop |
aka: orchiectomy | orchidectomy or castration |
define ORCHIOPEXY | repair of cryptorchidism/resolve testicular torsion in infants younger than 1 |
define VARICOCELECTOMY | remove portion of enlarged vein to relieve varicoceles |
define BILATERAL ORCHIECTOMY | surgical removal/destruction of both testicles |
aka: bilateral orchiectomy | castration |
describe VASECTOMY | sterilization procedure where small part of vas deferens surgically blocked/cut & free ends folded & ligated; doesn't change volume of semen |
define VASOVASOSTOMY | attempt to restore fertility by restoring vas deferens cut during vasectomy |
aka: vasovasostomy | vasectomy reversal |
define CRYOPRESERVATION | freeze sperm indefinitely for IVF, intrauterine insemination, or donate sperm |
define DIAPHRAGM | barrier contraceptive that covers cervix stopping sperm |
describe HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT) | treat severe menopausal symptoms & vaginal dryness using synthetic estrogen & progesterone |
define OOPHORECTOMY | removal of 1/both ovaries |
aka: oophorectomy | ovariectomy |
define SALPINECTOMY | removal of 1/both fallopian tubes |
define SALPINGO-OOPHORECTOMY (SO) | remove fallopian tube & ovary; can be either 1 set or both sets + uterus; treats & reduce risk of ovarian cancer |
define TUBAL LIGATION | fallopian tubes sealed/cut as permanent birth control |
aka: tubal ligation | tubes tied |
define SACROCOLPOPEXY | surgical fixation of prolapsed vagina |
define CONIZATION | removal of cone-shaped tissue sample from cervix for diagnostic or remove abnormal tissue |
aka: conization | cone biopsy |
define COLPORRHAPHY | suturing teat in vaginal wall to treat cystocele or rectocele |
describe DILATION & CURETTAGE (D&C) | cervix dilated & endometrium scraped away for diagnostic for bleeding, remove tissue after abortion/birth, diagnose uterine cancer, or treat excessively heavy periods |
define MYOMECTOMY | removal of uterine fibroids |
describe HYSTERCTOMY | surgical removal of uterus & sometimes ovaries & fallopian tubes bc of uterine fibroids, cancer, endometriosis, or uterine prolapse |