COBGC Medical Terminology 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Ovary

Answer

'Oophor/o' is the combining form for ovary, as seen in oophorectomy (surgical removal of an ovary).

Question 2

The term 'dyspareunia' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Painful intercourse

Answer

'Dys-' means difficult or painful, and 'pareun-' derives from Greek meaning 'lying beside' (intercourse), making dyspareunia mean painful sexual intercourse.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

First pregnancy

Answer

'Primi-' means first, so primigravida describes a woman who is pregnant for the first time.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Surgical fixation or suspension

Answer

'-pexy' means surgical fixation or suspension, so hysteropexy is the surgical fixation of the uterus to correct prolapse.

Question 5

The term 'leukorrhea' describes:

Accepted Answer

White or yellowish vaginal discharge

Answer

'Leuko-' means white and '-rrhea' means flow/discharge, so leukorrhea refers to a white or yellowish vaginal discharge.

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COBGC Medical Terminology 3