Ch. 14 Operative Terms

Question 1

circumcision

Answer 1

removal of the foreskin (prepuce), exposing the glans penis

Question 2

epididymectomy

Answer 2

removal of an epididymis

Question 3

orchiectomy, orchidectomy

Answer 3

removal of a testicle

Question 4

orchioplasty

Answer 4

repair of a testicle

Question 5

orchiopexy

Answer 5

fixation of an undescended testis in the scrotum

Question 6

prostatectomy

Answer 6

excision of the prostate gland

Question 7

transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Answer 7

removal of prostatic gland tissue through the urethra urethra using a resectoscope, a specialized urologic endoscope; common treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia/hypertrophy (BPH)

Question 8

vasectomy

Answer 8

removal of a segment of the vas deferens to produce sterility in the male

Question 9

vasovasostomy

Answer 9

restoration of the function of the vas deferens to regain fertility after a vasectomy