What diagnostic technique is the direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix?

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Which diagnostic technique is the direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix?
What is the medical term for visual examination of the uterus?
Which term describes the removal of a cone of tissue from the cervix?
Which term describes the removal of a cone

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Medical Terminology

Question	Answer
amenorrhea	the absence of menstrual periods
colposcopy	the direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix & vagina using a colposcope
conization	surgical removal of a cone=shaped section of tissue from the cervix (cone biopsy)
cryptorchidism	a developmental defect in which one testis falls to descend into the scrotum
episiotomy	a surgical incision of the perineum & vagina to facilitate delivery & prevent laceration of the tissues
metrorrhexis	rupture of the uterus
perimenopause	the transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all
placenta previa	abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus
pyometritis	a pus-containing inflammation of the uterus
circumcision	surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis
colostrum	the fluid secreted by the breasts during the first days postpartum
crowning	stage at which the head can be seen at the vaginal orifice
dysmenorrhea	abdominal pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period
fimbriae	fringe
oophorectomy	surgical removal of one or both ovaries
perimetrium	the tough membrane outer layer
pruritus vulvae	a condition of severe itching of the external female genitalia
salpingitis	inflammation of a fallopian tube; inflammation of eustachian tube
Which condition is inflammation of the lining of the cervix?	endocervicitis
What is the main function of the prostate gland?	To secrete a thick fluid as part of the sperm
What complication of pregnancy is characterized by hypertension, edema and protenuria?	preeclampsia
Genital herpes is caused by what?	a virus
Which procedure is surgery to specifically increase breast size?	breast augmentation
Which term describes a woman who has never been pregnant?	Nulliparia
Addiction	compulsive, uncontrollable dependence on a substance, habit, or practice to the degree that stopping is harmful.
Assessment	evaluation or apprasial of a condition
Arthocentesis	surgical puncture of the joint
Pericardiocentesis	drawing of fluid from the pericardial sac
Rale	abnormal rattle or crackle-like respiratory sound heard while breathing in
Supine	lying on the back with face up (horizontal recumbent position)
Otoscope	instruments used to visualy examine the external ear canal & tympanic membrane
Percussion	diagnostic procedure to determine density of a body area by sound produced by tapping surface
The combination of tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas	echocardiogram
When is a MRI used?	complex joints, spine, brain
What substance is used in preparation for a nuclear scan?	radioactive tracer
What is the instrument used to measure PB? (spelling)	shpygomomanometer
What is the focus of nuclear medicine?	anatomic structures
Which test is useful as evidence of a MI?	serum enzymes test
Which examination techniqure is used to evaluate air in loops of intestine?	percussion
What is the purpose of the serum bilirubin test?	measure how well red blood cells are broken down
Which term describes the body part closest to the film while producing a radiograph?	positioning
Which radiographic projection has the patient positioned facing the film and parallel to it?	postanterior projection
Which condition detected by urine analysis is an indication of impaired kidney function?	albuminuria
How do hard structures appear on a traditional radiography?	the appear light
How does a MRI produce images?	combination of radiowaves and a strong magnetic field to create signals to a computer which is then converted into images

Which diagnostic technique is the direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix?

Colposcopy. A colposcope is a low-power, stereoscopic, binocular field microscope containing a powerful light source, used for magnified visual examination of the uterine cervix to help in the diagnosis of cervical neoplasia [Figure 3].

What is the medical term for visual examination of the uterus?

A hysteroscopy is a visual examination of the canal of the cervix and the interior of the uterus using a viewing instrument (hysteroscope) inserted through the vagina.

Which term describes the removal of a cone of tissue from the cervix?

Cervical diagnostic excisional procedures (also known as conization or cone biopsy) refer to the excision of a cone-shaped portion of the cervix surrounding the endocervical canal and including the entire transformation zone.

Which term describes the removal of a cone

During a cone biopsy (conization), a doctor surgically removes a cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix. Typically, the cone-shaped piece includes tissue from both the upper and lower part of the cervix.

What diagnostic technique is the direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix?

Medical Terminology

Which diagnostic technique is the direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix?

What is the medical term for visual examination of the uterus?

Which term describes the removal of a cone of tissue from the cervix?

Which term describes the removal of a cone

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