Select the correct description for each of the abbreviations.
-PID
A)Study of women and women's diseases
B)Removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries
C)Removal of infant from uterus via abdominal incision
D)Widening and scraping of the uterus
E)Salpingitis
F)Premature termination of pregnancy
G)Contraceptive device
H)Lower portion of the uterus
I)Abnormal uterine bleeding
J)Examination of cells from the cervix and vagina

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PID stands for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, an infection of the female reproductive organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

Answer: None of the options listed match
 None of the options listed match Hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

Answer: None of the options listed match
 None of the options listed match Cesarean Section, which is the removal of an infant from the uterus via abdominal incision.

Answer: D
 Dilation and Curettage (D&C) is a medical procedure that widens and scrapes the uterus.

Answer: None of the options listed match
 None of the options listed match Abortion, which is the premature termination of a pregnancy.

Answer: None of the options listed match
 None of the options listed match Birth Control, which is a contraceptive device.

Answer: H
 Cervix is the lower portion of the uterus.

Answer: None of the options listed match
 None of the options listed match Menorrhagia, which is an abnormal uterine bleeding.

Answer: J
 Pap smear is an examination of cells from the cervix and vagina for early detection of cervical cancer.

Select the Correct Description for Each of the Abbreviations