Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hysteropexy?

• A) hystero (uterus) + pexy (drooping) = downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina
• B) hystero (uterus) + pexy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the uterus
• C) hystero (uterus) + pexy (suture) = suture of the uterus
• D) hystero (vagina) + pexy (binding) = binding of the vagina
• E) hystero (vagina) + pexy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the vagina

---

Definitions:

Merchandise

Merchandise consists of goods that a retailer purchases to sell to its customers for profit.

Journalize

The process of recording financial transactions in a company's journal as part of the accounting cycle.

Medicare Tax

A federal tax that funds Medicare, the U.S. healthcare program for individuals older than 65 or with certain disabilities, deducted from employee paychecks.

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with an inadequate or no income, especially the elderly, disabled, and unemployed.