ADDITIONAL MEDICAL TERMS REVIEW
Match the medical term(s) below with the definitions in the numbered list.
anorchism cryptorchidism impotence fibroid
candidiasis D&C leukorrhea sterility
cerclage endometriosis mammography syphilis
chlamydia gonadotropins oligomenorrhea toxic shock
circumcision gonorrhea phimosis trichomoniasis
- refers to the failure of the testicles to descend into the scrotum.
- is a benign neoplasm in the uterus composed largely of leiomyomas.
- refers to the inability of a woman to become pregnant or for a man to impregnate
a woman. - refers to the congenital absence of one or both testes.
- is a vaginal fungal infection caused by Candida albicans and is characterized by a
curdy discharge and extreme itching. - is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that causes cervicitis in women and
urethritis and epididymitis in men. - is the surgical removal of the foreskin, or prepuce, of the penis.
- is an obstetric procedure to prevent spontaneous abortion in a woman who has an
incompetent cervix. - is a discharge from the vagina and a common reason for women to seek gynecolog-
ical care. - is a condition in which endometrial tissue is found in various abnormal sites
throughout the pelvis or in the abdominal wall. - refers to radiography of the breast and is used to diagnose benign and malignant tumors.
- is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that most commonly affects the geni-
tourinary tract and, occasionally, the pharynx or rectum. - is a sexually transmitted infection that is characterized by lesions that change to a
chancre and, eventually, serious organ damage. - is a rare and sometimes fatal staphylococcal infection that occurs in menstruating
women who use vaginal tampons. - is an infection of the vagina or male genital tract that commonly causes vaginitis,
urethritis, and cystitis. - refers to a widening of the uterine cervix so that the surface lining of the uterus
can be scraped. - means stenosis of the preputial orifice so that the foreskin does not retract over
the glans penis. - refers to the inability of a man to achieve a penile erection.
- refers to scanty or infrequent menstrual flow.
- are hormonal preparations used to increase the sperm count in cases of infertility.
Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 588. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, review the pathological, diagnostic, and therapeutic terms and retake the review.
Correct Answers × 5 = % Score
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