Medical Terminology in Gynecology and Obstetrics Quiz

Test your knowledge with these questions on gynecological terms. From menarche to postpartum, assess your understanding!

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What does the term 'menarche' refer to?

The first menstrual period

Pregnancy test

Menopause

Pelvic examination

What is 'dysmenorrhea'?

Inflammation of the uterus

Painful menstruation

Fertility treatment

Hormonal imbalance

What does 'nulligravida' mean?

A woman who has never been pregnant

A woman who has had one pregnancy

A woman who has never menstruated

A woman who has never given birth

What does 'postpartum' mean?

Before childbirth

During childbirth

After childbirth

Without childbirth

Which of the following is NOT a contraceptive method?

Intrauterine device (IUD)

Oral contraceptive pills

Hysterectomy

Condoms

What does 'gravida' signify in medical terminology?

Number of live births

Number of pregnancies

Number of miscarriages

Number of cesarean sections

What does the term 'ectopic pregnancy' refer to?

A pregnancy with twins

A pregnancy outside the uterus

A pregnancy with abnormal fetal development

A pregnancy with excessive bleeding

What is 'endometriosis'?

Inflammation of the ovaries

A disorder where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus

Hormonal imbalance during menstruation

A type of ovarian cyst

What is 'amniocentesis'?

Fetal ultrasound

Delivery method

A prenatal diagnostic test

Placenta examination

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What is 'chorionic villus sampling' (CVS)?

A method to determine fetal gender

A prenatal diagnostic test to examine the placenta

A type of birth control

A method to induce labor

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What does 'ectocervix' refer to?

Outer portion of the cervix visible during a pelvic exam

Inner portion of the cervix

An abnormal cervical growth

The cervix during pregnancy

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What is 'salpingectomy'?

Removal of the ovaries

Removal of the fallopian tubes

Removal of the uterus

Removal of the cervix