8 Flashcards
Oophor/o
Ovary
Form and store eggs
Hyster/o
Metr/i
Metr/o
Uterus
Pear shaped muscular organ
Menstruation pregnancy and labor
Uterine pertaining to the uterus
Cervic/o
Cervix
Lower narrow portion of uterus
Colp/o
Vagin/o
Vagina
Tube that connects uterus to the outside of the body
Episi/o
Perineum
Space between vagina and rectum (female)
Space between scrotum and anus(male)
Mamm/o
Mast/o
Breast
Men/o
Menstruation
TAH
Total abdominal hysterectomy
TVH
Total vaginal hysterectomy
GYN
Gynecology or gynecologist
OB/GYN
Obstetrics and gynecologist
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
HCG
Pregnancy test
Pap
Pap smear; specimen of cells from cervix
SBE
Self-breast exam
OC
Oral contraceptive
HUC
Health unit coordinator
LPN
Licensed practical nurse
MA CMA
Medical assistant
Certified medical assistant
CNA
Certified nursing assistant
MD
Medical doctor
NP
Nurse practitioner
PA
Physicians assistant
RN
Registered nurse
ST
CST
Surgical technician
Vertical surgical technician
Gynec/o
Gyn/o
F
Female