Female Reproduction

Question 1

gynec/o
gyn/o
F

Answer 1

Female

Question 2

oophor/o

Answer 2

ovary: form and store eggs

Question 3

hyster/o
metr/i
metr/o

Answer 3

uterus: pear shaped muscular organ (menstruation, pregnancy, labor)

Question 4

cervic/o

Answer 4

cervix: narrow, lower portion of uterus

Question 5

colp/o

vagin/o

Answer 5

vagina: tube that connects uterus to the outside of body

Question 6

episi/o

perine/o

Answer 6

perineum: space between vagina and rectum (female); space between scrotum and anus (male)

Question 7

mamm/o

mast/o

Answer 7

breast

Question 8

men/o

Answer 8

menstruation

Question 9

TAH

Answer 9

total abdominal hysterectomy

Question 10

TVH

Answer 10

total vaginal hysterectomy

Question 11

GYN

Answer 11

gynecology; gynecologist

Question 12

OB/GYN

Answer 12

obstetrics and gynecologist

obstetrician and gynecologist

Question 13

PMS

Answer 13

premenstrual syndrome

Question 14

PID

Answer 14

pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 15

HCG

Answer 15

pregnancy test

Question 16

Pap

Answer 16

pap smear; specimen of cells from cervix

Question 17

SBE

Answer 17

self-breast exam

Question 18

OC

Answer 18

oral contraceptive (birth control pill)

Question 19

HUC

Answer 19

health unit coordinator

Question 20

LPN

Answer 20

licensed practical nurse

Question 21

MA, CMA

Answer 21

(certified) medical assistant

Question 22

CNA

Answer 22

certified nursing assistant

Question 23

MD

Answer 23

medical doctor

Question 24

NP

Answer 24

nurse practitioner

Question 25

PA

Answer 25

physician's assistant

Question 26

RN

Answer 26

registered nurse

Question 27

ST, CST

Answer 27

(certified) surgical technician