Which medical term means "surgical fixation of the uterus"?
a. uteroplasty
b. uterostomy
c. hysterectomy
d. hysteropexy
d
Explanation:
a. uteroplasty: means "surgical repair of the uterus"
b. uterostomy: means "artificial opening of the uterus"
c. hysterectomy: means "excision of the uterus"
d. hysteropexy: correct
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