Chapter 8, Female Reproductive System,  Quiz 3, ANSWERS

1. vulvovaginal:  pertaining to the vulva and the vagina
2. colpalgia:  pain in the vagina
3. dyspareunia:  difficult or painful intercourse
4. menopause:  cessation of menstruation, usually occurs around the ages of (48 and 50)
5. leukorrhea:  white discharge
6. colposcopy:  visual examination of the vagina (and cervix)
7. hysteroscope:  instrument used for visual examination of the uterus
8. salpingectomy:  excision of a fallopian tube
9. mastectomy:  surgical removal of a breast
10. colpoplasty:  plastic repair of the vagina
11. hymenectomy:  excision of the hymen
12. fibroid tumor:  benign fibroid tumor of the uterine muscle (myoma of the uterus)
13. oophoritis:  inflammation of the ovary
14. salpingocele:  hernia of the fallopian tube
15. hysteratresia:  closure of the uterus (uterine cavity)
16. amenorrhea:  absence of menstrual discharge (menostasis)
17. hematosalpinx:  blood in the fallopian tube
18. perimetritis:  inflammation surrounding (outer layer) of the uterus ( perimetrium)
19. masitis:  inflammation of the breast
20. dysmenorrhea:  painful menstrual discharge

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