Question

question 10

which of the following abbreviations is not matched with the correct definition?

a d&c: disease and cure
b c-section: cesarean section
c gyn: gynecology
d lmp: last menstrual period

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks to identify which medical abbreviation is NOT matched with its correct definition.

Evaluate each option

• Option A: "D&C: disease and cure". In medical terminology, D&C stands for "dilation and curettage", which is a surgical procedure. Therefore, this match is incorrect.
• Option B: "c-section: cesarean section". This is a correct match.
• Option C: "Gyn: gynecology". This is a correct match.
• Option D: "LMP: last menstrual period". This is a correct match.

Identify the incorrect match

Option A is the incorrect match, making it the correct answer to the question.

Answer:

• (A) D&C: disease and cure (Correct answer)
• (B) c-section: cesarean section
• (C) Gyn: gynecology
• (D) LMP: last menstrual period