A medical term that means surgical removal of the gallbladder is ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

[Answer to ques. #1]  cholecystectomy

[Answer to ques. #2]  FALSE
Explanation: Breaking down the term provided my/o, muscle, and -rrhaphy, suturing, refers to suturing of muscles. Surgical repair, -plasty, of tendons, ten/o, is tenoplasty.

[Answer to ques. #3]  D
Explanation: The suffix meaning surgical removal is -ectomy, surgical repair is -plasty. Several suffixes mean pertaining to, including -al and -ic.

[Answer to ques. #4]  C
Explanation: The urethra is not part of the spermatic cord. The spermatic cord is made up of the vas deferens, nerves, arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels running between the pelvic cavity and the testes.

[Answer to ques. #5]  B
Explanation: Mycoplasma pneumonia is known as walking pneumonia. Histoplasmosis is a pulmonary infection caused by the fungus found in dust and the droppings of pigeons and chickens. Pulmonary edema is a condition in which lung tissue retains an excessive amount of fluid. Influenza is a viral infection of the respiratory system.

[Answer to ques. #6]  D
Explanation: A compound fracture means the skin is open. A simple fracture means the skin is closed. A compression fracture involves a loss of height of a vertebral body. A pathologic fracture is a fracture caused by diseased or weakened bone.

[Answer to ques. #7]  hist/o

[Answer to ques. #8]  D
Explanation: D) Correct. The normal term of pregnancy is 280 days.

[Answer to ques. #9]  C
Explanation:
A) Anuria is lack of urine production.
B) Dysuria is difficult urination.
C) Correct.
D) Nocturia is frequent urination at night.

[Answer to ques. #10]  deltoid

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