The Terms 'Minilaparotomy' and 'Laparoscopy' Are Types of Surgery Used

question 48

Multiple Choice

The terms 'minilaparotomy' and 'laparoscopy' are types of surgery used for

• A)cutting the vas deferens.
• B)insertion of Norplant and Depo-Provera,respectively.
• C)tying the fallopian tubes.
• D)reversing a vasectomy.

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Definitions:

Pinpoint-sized

Extremely small, as in the size of a pin's point, usually used to describe something very tiny in diameter.

Lordosis

A condition characterized by an excessive inward curve of the spine, typically in the lower back.

Kyphosis

A spinal disorder leading to an excessive outward curve of the spine, causing a hunchback or slouching posture.

Posterior Curvature

Refers to the backward curve of a spinal column or another anatomical structure, which can be a normal or abnormal physiologic feature.