Question

1. the diagnostic term for an infection which normally ascends from the vagina, cervix, uterus, oviducts, and broad ligament and may be accompanied by a mucopurulent discharge is:

pelvic inflammatory disorder
endometriosis
vesicovaginal fistula
prolapsed uterus

1. the surgical term that means excision of the uterus is:

hyster/ectomy
oophor/ectomy
hymen/ectomy
mast/ectomy

Explanation:

1. Pelvic inflammatory disorder is an infection that ascends from lower - female reproductive organs and can have mucopurulent discharge. Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial - like tissue outside the uterus. Vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal connection between the bladder and vagina. Prolapsed uterus is the displacement of the uterus from its normal position.
2. Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Oophorectomy is the removal of the ovaries. Hymenectomy is the removal of the hymen. Mastectomy is the removal of the breast.

Answer:

1. pelvic inflammatory disorder
2. hysterectomy