Ch.8 - Surgical Terms (built from word parts) Flashcards
Colpocleisis
surgical closure of the vagina
Colpoperineorrhaphy
suturing of the vagina and perineum
Colpoplasty
surgical repair of the vagina
Colporrhaphy
suturing of the vagina
Episiorrhaphy
suturing of (a tear in) the vulva
Hymenotomy
incision into the hymen
Hysterectomy
excision of the uterus
Hysteropexy
surgical fixation of the uterus
Mammoplasty
surgical repair of the breast
Mastectomy
excision of the breast
Mastopexy
surgical fixation of the breast
Oophorectomy
excision of the ovary
Perineorrhaphy
suturing of (a tear in) the perineum
Salpingectomy
excision of the fallopian tube
Salpingo-oophorectomy
excision of the fallopian tube and the ovary
Salpingostomy
creation of an artificial opening in the fallopian tube
Trachelectomy
excision of the cervix
Vulvectomy
excision of the vulva