Workbook 2 Flashcards
A pair of female glands in which the eggs and female hormones are made
What are ovaries
Either of a pair of tubes where the eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus
What are the fallopian tubes
What is a uterus?
The part of the female reproductive system where a baby grows
What is a cervix?
The narrow passage forming the lower end of the uterus
What does salping- refer to?
Fallopian tubes
What does oophor- refer to?
Ovaries
What does colp refer to?
Vagina or vulva
What is a laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy? (LAVH)
The removal of the uterus through the vaginal area with the assist of laparoscopic tools
What is a loop electrosurgical excision procedure? (LEEP)
A procedure used to remove abnormal tissue from the cervix
What is a transurethral resection of the prostate? (TURP)
A procedure used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate
What is a shockwave lithotripsy?
A procedure that uses shockwaves or lasers to breakdown kidney stones into smaller pieces that can be passed through urine
