26 Questions
The combining form 'andr/o' means ______ and is related to producing ______ traits.
male, male
The word 'genit/o' is related to the ______ and urinary systems.
reproductive
The combining form 'gon/o' refers to the ______.
genitals
The suffix '-itis' is used to describe ______ of a body part, such as ______ of the epididymis.
inflammation, epididymitis
The combining form 'sperm/o' refers to ______.
spermatozoa
The word 'azoospermia' is characterized by a ______ of spermatozoa in the semen.
lack
Gonorrhea is a type of _______________ in the cervix.
infection
Leukorrhea is a type of _______________ from the vagina.
discharge
Pyosalpinx is the accumulation of _______________ in the fallopian tubes.
pus
Uterine Prolapse is the falling or slipping of the _______________ from its usual position.
uterus
Colposcopy is the examination of the _______________ with a colposcope.
vagina
FTA-ABS test is a microscopic examination of a _______________ or spinal fluid sample.
blood
Laparoscopy is the examination of the _______________ and other organs in the abdomen using a laparoscope.
ovaries
Mammography is the X-ray recording of the _______________.
breast
Dilation and curettage is a surgical procedure in which the cervical canal of the _______________ is physically expanded.
uterus
Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the _______________.
breast
The narrowing of the prepuce, which leads to the inability of the foreskin to be retracted over the glans penis, is called ______.
phimosis
The abnormal enlargement of one or both of the male breasts is called ______.
gynecomastia
The inability to achieve or maintain penile erection is also known as ______.
impotence
The surgical removal of one or both testes is called ______.
orchiectomy
The term meaning 'an addition' is used to describe a device implanted in the penis to assist in achieving penile erection, known as a ______.
prosthesis
The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is abbreviated as ______.
AIDS
The study of the female reproductive system is called ______.
gynecology
The growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus is called ______.
endometriosis
The absence of menstruation is called ______.
amenorrhea
The inflammation of the vulva is called ______.
vulvopathy
This quiz covers combining forms related to male reproductive structures. Test your knowledge of words like andr/o, genit/o, gon/o, and more!
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