Question

which medical term means surgical fixation of uterus?
a uteroplasty
b uterostomy
c hysterectomy
d hysteropexy

Explanation:

• A. Uteroplasty: The suffix -plasty means surgical repair. So, uteroplasty means surgical repair of the uterus.
• B. Uterostomy: The suffix -stomy means creating an opening. So, uterostomy means creating an opening in the uterus.
• C. Hysterectomy: The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal. So, hysterectomy means surgical removal of the uterus.
• D. Hysteropexy: The suffix -pexy means surgical fixation. So, hysteropexy means surgical fixation of the uterus.

Answer:

D. hysteropexy