Asked by Austin Schleibinger on May 25, 2024
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A surgery to remove a membrane covering the vaginal opening is called:
A) hysteroscopy.
B) hymenectomy.
C) hysterotomy.
D) myotomy.
Hymenectomy
Hymenectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the hymen, which may be done for various medical reasons.
Vaginal Opening
The external opening of the vagina in female anatomy, connecting the external genitalia to the internal reproductive organs.
- Recognize common surgical procedures related to female reproductive health.
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Shaswati SahooMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The surgery to remove the membrane covering the vaginal opening is called hymenectomy. Hysteroscopy is a medical procedure to examine the inside of the uterus, hysterotomy is a surgical incision in the uterus, and myotomy is the surgical cutting of a muscle or muscular tissue.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize common surgical procedures related to female reproductive health.