Question

question 33
which medical term means suture the vulva?
a episisectomy
b episiorrhea
c episiorrhaphy
d episiotomy

Explanation:

• Episiorrhaphy: The suffix "-rrhaphy" means suture. "Episi-" refers to the vulva. So, episiorrhaphy means suture of the vulva.
• Episiectomy: The suffix "-ectomy" means excision or removal. So, episiectomy means excision of the vulva.
• Episiorrhea: The suffix "-rrhea" means discharge. So, episiorrhea means discharge from the vulva.
• Episiotomy: The suffix "-otomy" means incision. So, episiotomy means incision of the vulva.

Answer:

C. episiorrhaphy