Multiple Choice
Match each definition with the correct term.
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Ch.15 Female Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System: Word Building
Multiple Choice
A type of ectopic pregnancy where fertilized egg implants & develops in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus.
A
Salpingocyesis.
B
Hematosalpinx.
C
Salpingogravida.
D
Dystocia.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the term 'ectopic pregnancy' which refers to a pregnancy where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.
Step 2: Recognize that the fallopian tube is the most common site for ectopic pregnancies.
Step 3: Break down the medical terms: 'Salpingo-' refers to the fallopian tube, and '-cyesis' means pregnancy.
Step 4: Combine the roots to identify that 'Salpingocyesis' means pregnancy occurring in the fallopian tube.
Step 5: Review the other options: 'Hematosalpinx' refers to blood in the fallopian tube, 'Salpingogravida' is not a standard term for ectopic pregnancy, and 'Dystocia' means difficult labor, so they do not fit the definition.
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