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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive pt 2 Part 2

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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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TermDefinition
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