female reproductive system plan terms

Question 1

suture of the vulva

Answer 1

episiorrhaphy

Question 2

surgical removal of the uterus

Answer 2

hysterectomy

Question 3

surgical fixation of the uterus

Answer 3

hysteropexy

Question 4

surgical removal of the uterus and fallopian tube(s)

Answer 4

hysterosalpingectomy

Question 5

surgical reconstruction of a breast

Answer 5

mammoplasty

Question 6

surgical removal of a breast

Answer 6

mastectomy

Question 7

surgical fixation of a breast

Answer 7

mastopexy

Question 8

surgical removal of a tumor in the muscle (usually refers to the muscle of the uterine wall)

Answer 8

myomectomy

Question 9

surgical removal of an ovary

Answer 9

oophorectomy

Question 10

surgical puncture of an ovary

Answer 10

ovariocentesis

Question 11

surgical reconstruction of the perineum

Answer 11

perineoplasty

Question 12

suture of the perineum

Answer 12

perineorrhaphy

Question 13

surgical removal of a fallopian tube

Answer 13

salpingectomy

Question 14

surgical removal of a fallopian tube and an ovary

Answer 14

salpingo-oophorectomy

Question 15

surgical reconstruction of the vagina

Answer 15

vaginoplasty

Question 16

delivery of a baby through an incision made in the uterus

Answer 16

cesarean section

Question 17

incision into the vulva

Answer 17

episiotomy

Question 18

fertilization of an egg done in a test tube

Answer 18

in vitro fertilization

Question 19

intentional termination of pregnancy

Answer 19

induced abortion

Question 20

drug or device that causes the termination of pregnancy

Answer 20

abortifacient

Question 21

agent that stimulates uterine contractions and accelerates labor

Answer 21

oxytocin

Question 22

agent that stops or delays premature labor and contractions

Answer 22

tocolytic