M3H Female Gynecologic Procedures

Question 1

cauterization

Answer 1

destruction of tissue by burning

Question 2

colposcopy

Answer 2

visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope

Question 3

conization

Answer 3

removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy) of the cervix

Question 4

cryosurgery

Answer 4

use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue

(cryocauterization)

Question 5

culdocentesis

Answer 5

needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac

Question 6

dilation and currettage (D&C)

Answer 6

widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus

Question 7

exenteration

Answer 7

removal of internal organs within a cavity

Question 8

fine needle aspiration

Answer 8

withdrawal of fluid or tissue from a cyst or solid mass by suction with a needle

Question 9

laparoscopy

Answer 9

visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope

Question 10

tubal ligation

Answer 10

blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring