COBGC Medical Terminology 1

Question 1

What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Removal

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Study of

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Inflammation

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Examination

Question 2

Which term describes the surgical procedure for the removal of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

Hysterectomy

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Hysteroscopy

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Laparoscopy

Answer

Colposcopy

Question 3

The term "endometriosis" refers to:

Accepted Answer

Abnormal growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus

Answer

Inflammation of the ovaries

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Tumor of the endometrium

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Infection of the fallopian tubes

Question 4

Which term is used to describe a procedure involving the examination of the cervix using a colposcope?

Accepted Answer

Colposcopy

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Cystoscopy

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Endoscopy

Answer

Laparotomy

Question 5

Which term describes the condition of having an abnormal amount of bleeding between menstrual periods?

Accepted Answer

Metrorrhagia

Answer

Menorrhagia

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Dysmenorrhea

Answer

Amenorrhea