Comprehensive Medical Terminology: Obstetrics, Neurology, and Anatomy

A Fetoscope

Is the instrument used to measure an unborn baby heartbeat

The perimetrium is the layer found

On the outer uterus

A Cesarean section is

When the fetus is delivered via an incision through the abdominal and uterine wall

Giving birth is also known as

Parturition

Antepartum means

Before giving birth

Aspermatogenesis means

Absence of sperm production

Dysmenorrhea means

Painful menstruation

Hysteropexy is

Surgical fixation of the uterus

Laparotomy means

An incision of the abdominal wall

Oogenesis is

The formation of ova

Salpingectomy is

Excision of a uterine tube

Ectopic means

Outside the usual place

Spermatozoon means

One sperm Spermatozoa means? Multiple sperm

Cryptochidism means

A Hidden or undescended testicle

Laparohysterectomy means

The removal of the uterus through an opening in the abdominal wall

Menarche is

The onset of menstruation

A prostatectomy is

An excision of the prostate gland

A Hysterosalpingography is

A radiographic exam of the uterus and uterine tubes

Menopause is

When menstruation stops usually after the age of 40

Hysteroptosis is

Sagging or prolapse uterus

Hysteropexy is

Surgical fixation of hysteroptosis

A neonate is

A newborn

Orchidalgia means

Pain in the testicle

An Episiotomy is

An incision in the perineum to enlarge a vaginal opening for delivery

Patellofemoral means

Thigh bone and kneecap

Subcostal means

Below the ribs

Suprasternal means

Above the breastbone

Tarsoptosis means

Prolapse of the ankle

Prefix "ad" means

To move toward the midline of the body

Prefex "ab" means

To move away from the midline of the body

Vertebrochondral means

Vertebrae and cartilage

Arthrography means

Radiographic visualization of a joint

Myorrhaphy means

Suturing the muscle

Polydactylism means

Extra fingers or toes

Osteotome means

An instrument used to cut the bone

Intercostal means

Between the ribs

Retrosternal means

Behind the breastbone

Coccygectomy means

Excision of the tailbone

Electromyography is

A procedure that records muscle response to electrical stimulation

Polymyalgia means

Pain of many muscles

Encephalomyelopathy is

A disease involving the brain and spinal cord

Cerebral meningitis is

Inflammation of the meninges of the brain

Narcolepsy is

A sudden attack of sleep

Neurotripsy is

Surgical crushing of a nerve

Encephalography is

A radiography of the brain

A transient ischemic attack is also known as

Brief cessation of blood flow to the brain that may precede a stroke

The central nervous system is made up of

The brain and spinal cord

Paresthesia is

A feeling of tingling, numbness, "pins & needles"

Hemiplegia is

paralysis of one side of the body

Intracranial means

Within the skull