COBGC Medical Terminology 3

Question 1

What does the combining form 'oophor/o' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Ovary

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Uterus

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Fallopian tube

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Cervix

Question 2

The term 'dyspareunia' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Painful intercourse

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Painful ovulation

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Painful menstruation

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Painful urination

Question 3

In the term 'primigravida,' what does 'primi-' indicate?

Accepted Answer

First pregnancy

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Multiple pregnancies

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High-risk pregnancy

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Post-term pregnancy

Question 4

What does the suffix '-pexy' mean in a term like 'hysteropexy'?

Accepted Answer

Surgical fixation or suspension

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Incision into

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Surgical removal

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Visual examination

Question 5

The term 'leukorrhea' describes:

Accepted Answer

White or yellowish vaginal discharge

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Blood in the urine during pregnancy

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Bleeding between menstrual periods

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Reduced menstrual flow

Question 6

Which term describes surgical removal of the uterus, both fallopian tubes, and both ovaries?

Accepted Answer

Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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Total hysterectomy

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Radical hysterectomy

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Subtotal hysterectomy

Question 7

What does the prefix 'multi-' indicate in the term 'multipara'?

Accepted Answer

Many births

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One birth

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No births

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Premature birth