What is a LEEP procedure LEEP is short for Loop Electrosurgical Excisional Procedure (LEEP) and it is also called large loop excision of the transformation zone

What is ERCP ERCP is an abbreviation for a medical procedure called Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography that combines upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and x-rays to to study

What is female condom Female condoms (Femidom) are made from soft thin plastic pouch called polyurethane that is 6.5 inches in length that has flexible rings at

What is oophorectomy Oophorectomy also called ovariectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both of your ovaries. Oophorectomy is usually performed to treat

What is Mohs surgery Mohs surgery also called Mohs micrographic surgery, is a precise surgical procedure to remove skin cancer lesion in several steps whilst sparing

What is a mammogram A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray that allows doctors called radiologists to look for changes in breast tissue that may be

What is endoscopy Endoscopy is a medical procedure where a doctor puts a tube-like instrument (an endoscope) into your body to look inside. There are

What is pregnancy test Pregnancy is the period of time when a fetus develops inside a woman's uterus and ends with the birth of the

What is hip replacement Hip replacement surgery is a procedure for people with severely damaged hip joint to replace it with an artificial one (known

What is an echocardiogram Echocardiogram also called heart ultrasound or "echo", is a painless test that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to create moving pictures of your