Question

which medical term means surgical fixation of testes?
a orchidopexy
b orchioplasty
c orchiotomy
d orchidectomy

Explanation:

• Orchidopexy: The suffix "-pexy" means surgical fixation. Orchidopexy is the surgical fixation of an undescended testicle.
• Orchioplasty: The suffix "-plasty" means surgical repair. Orchioplasty is the surgical repair of the testes.
• Orchiotomy: The suffix "-tomy" means incision. Orchiotomy is the incision of the testes.
• Orchidectomy: The suffix "-ectomy" means excision. Orchidectomy is the surgical removal of the testes.

Answer:

A. orchidopexy