Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Practice Exam

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What is the medical term for the removal of the uterus?

Salpingectomy
Oophorectomy
Myomectomy
Hysterectomy

The correct answer is: Hysterectomy

The medical term for the removal of the uterus is hysterectomy. This procedure can be performed for various reasons, such as to treat conditions like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, or certain types of cancer. A hysterectomy may involve the complete removal of the uterus, including the cervix, or it might involve removing just the body of the uterus while leaving the cervix intact. Other terms in the options relate to different surgical procedures. Salpingectomy refers to the removal of one or both fallopian tubes, oophorectomy is the removal of one or both ovaries, and myomectomy involves the surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus while leaving the uterus itself intact. Understanding these distinctions is essential for recognizing different gynecological surgical procedures.