med term CH 12&13
Why does a urologist deal with both urinary tract problems and male genital problems?
The male reproductive system shares structures with the urinary system.
An ectopic pregnancy is a potentially dangerous condition where the fertilized egg is implanted and begins to grow outside the uterus.
True
Translate the root episi/o.
Vulva
Which term refers to a disorder in which the placenta separates form the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus?
abruptio placentae
Which is NOT a root used to refer to the testicle?
balan/o
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cystoplegia?
cysto (bladder) + plegia (paralysis) = bladder paralysis
Which term is characterized by pain during sexual intercourse?
dyspareunia
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term oligohydramnios?
oligo (few) +hydr (water) + amnios (amnion) = not enough amniotic fluid
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root prostat/o?
All of these are true. It breaks into pro (before) + state (stand). It got its name because of its position in front of the urinary bladder. It is an organ in the male reproductive tract. It is an organ that surrounds the urethra.
Translate the medical term antepartum as literally as possible.
Before birth
Translate the root vesic/o.
Bladder
Translate the medical term vesicotomy.
Incision into the bladder
Translate the medical term spermatogenesis as literally as possible
Sperm creation
Identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy.
nephr- kidney
Which medical term means "involuntary urination"?
Enuresis
Braxton Hicks are the first true labor pains.
False
TSS is a sexually transmitted disease.
False
Build a medical term that means "surgical removal a kidney and ureter."
Nephroureterectomy
Which medical term means "inflammation of the perimetrium (tissue on the outside of the uterus; the outer layer of the uterus)"?
Perimetritis
Which medical term describes a persistent and painful erection?
Priapism
Build a medical term that means "renal pelvis disease."
Pyelopathy
Which root refers to the innermost membrane covering the fetus?
amni/o
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term amniorrhea?
amni/o (amnion) + rrhea (discharge) = discharge of amniotic fluid
The study and treatment of newborns is called:
neonatology
Which root means "give birth" and focuses on the mother?
part/o
Identify and define the root in the medical term uremia.
ur-urine
Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term ureteropyelonephritis into its component parts?
uretero/pyelo/nephr/itis
Which term is also known as colpitis?
vaginitis
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term vesicocele?
vesico (bladder) + cele (hernia)= hernia of the bladder
Which root is used for the external genital organs of a female?
vulv/o