13.5 Treatments and Therapies - Female Plan Flashcards
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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
hysterosalpingectomy
surgical removal of the uterus and fallopian tube(s)
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 muscle of the uterine wall)
oophorectomy
surgical removal of an ovary
oophorocystectomy
surgical removal of an ovarian cyst
oophorotomy
incision into an ovary
ovarian cystectomy
surgical removal of an ovarian cyst
ovariocentesis
surgical puncture of an ovary
abortifacient
drug or device that causes the termination of pregnancy
amniotomy
incision into the amnion
cesarean section
delivery of a baby through an incision made in the uterus
episiotomy
incision into the vulva
hysterotomy
incision into the uterus
induced abortion
intentional termination of pregnancy
in vitro fertilization
fertilization of an egg done in a test tube
oxytocin
agent that stimulates uterine contractions and accelerates labor
