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define HYSTEROMETRY
measure depth of uterine cavity & cervix w/sound
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Definition
define HYSTEROMETRY
measure depth of uterine cavity & cervix w/sound
aka: hysterometry
uterometry
define PARACENTESIS
remove fluid from body cavity w/needle/trocar/cannula for diagnosis or treatment
define PELVIC ULTASONOGRAPHY
sonogram of organs & structure in pelvic cavity
describe CIRCUMCISION
removal of foreskin done few days after birth to reduce risk of STIs, penile cancers, & UTIs
describe ORCHIECTOMY
surgical removal of 1/both testicles; if done before puberty secondary sex traits will not develop
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
define HYSTEROMETRY | measure depth of uterine cavity & cervix w/sound |
aka: hysterometry | uterometry |
define PARACENTESIS | remove fluid from body cavity w/needle/trocar/cannula for diagnosis or treatment |
define PELVIC ULTASONOGRAPHY | sonogram of organs & structure in pelvic cavity |
describe CIRCUMCISION | removal of foreskin done few days after birth to reduce risk of STIs, penile cancers, & UTIs |
describe ORCHIECTOMY | surgical removal of 1/both testicles; if done before puberty secondary sex traits will not develop |
aka: orchiectomy | orchidectomy or castration |
define ORCHIOPEXY | repair of cryptorchidism/resolve testicular torsion in infants younger than 1 |
define VARICOCELECTOMY | remove portion of enlarged vein to relieve varicoceles |
define BILATERAL ORCHIECTOMY | surgical removal/destruction of both testicles |
aka: bilateral orchiectomy | castration |
describe VASECTOMY | sterilization procedure where small part of vas deferens surgically blocked/cut & free ends folded & ligated; doesn't change volume of semen |
define VASOVASOSTOMY | attempt to restore fertility by restoring vas deferens cut during vasectomy |
aka: vasovasostomy | vasectomy reversal |
define CRYOPRESERVATION | freeze sperm indefinitely for IVF, intrauterine insemination, or donate sperm |
define DIAPHRAGM | barrier contraceptive that covers cervix stopping sperm |
describe HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT) | treat severe menopausal symptoms & vaginal dryness using synthetic estrogen & progesterone |
define OOPHORECTOMY | removal of 1/both ovaries |
aka: oophorectomy | ovariectomy |
define SALPINECTOMY | removal of 1/both fallopian tubes |
define SALPINGO-OOPHORECTOMY (SO) | remove fallopian tube & ovary; can be either 1 set or both sets + uterus; treats & reduce risk of ovarian cancer |
define TUBAL LIGATION | fallopian tubes sealed/cut as permanent birth control |
aka: tubal ligation | tubes tied |
define SACROCOLPOPEXY | surgical fixation of prolapsed vagina |
define CONIZATION | removal of cone-shaped tissue sample from cervix for diagnostic or remove abnormal tissue |
aka: conization | cone biopsy |
define COLPORRHAPHY | suturing teat in vaginal wall to treat cystocele or rectocele |
describe DILATION & CURETTAGE (D&C) | cervix dilated & endometrium scraped away for diagnostic for bleeding, remove tissue after abortion/birth, diagnose uterine cancer, or treat excessively heavy periods |
define MYOMECTOMY | removal of uterine fibroids |
describe HYSTERCTOMY | surgical removal of uterus & sometimes ovaries & fallopian tubes bc of uterine fibroids, cancer, endometriosis, or uterine prolapse |