CH # 13: Obstetrics & Gynecology Flashcards
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The joining of ovum and sperm
Typically occurs in the fallopian tubes then plants itself in2 the lining of the uterus where the new embryo develops
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Fertilization
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The branch of medicine that diagnosis’s conditions of the female reproductive organs
Provides general medical care 4 women
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Gynecology
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Specializes in pregnancy and childbirth
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Obstetrics
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7 Suffixes meaning pertaining 2
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- al
- al
- an -ine
- ary -nic
- ic -tic
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Suffix meaning pain
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-algia
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Suffix meaning protusion
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-cele
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Suffix meaning 2 puncture 2 w/draw fluid
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-centesis
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2 Suffixes meaning pregancy
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- cyesis
- gravida
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Suffix meaning cell
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-cyte
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Suffix meaning surgical removal
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-ectomy
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Suffix meaning generates
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-genesis
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Suffix meaning producing
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-genic
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Suffix meaning record
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-gram
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Suffix meaning process of recording
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-graphy
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Suffix meaning inflammation
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-itis
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Suffix meaning 1 who studies
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-logist
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Suffix meaning the study of
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-logy
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Suffix meaning destruction
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-lytic
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Suffix meaning the process of measuring
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-metry
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Suffix meaning resembling
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-oid
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Suffix meaning tumor
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-oma
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Suffix meaning abnormal condition
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-osis
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Suffix meaning cutting in2
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-otomy
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Suffix meaning to bear (offspring)
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-para
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Suffix meaning childbirth
-partum
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Suffix meaning surgical fixation
-pexy
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Suffix meaning surgical repair
-plasty
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Suffix meaning bursting forth
-rrhagia
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Suffix meaning suture
-rrhaphy
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Suffix meaning flow
-rrhea
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Suffix meaning rupture
-rrhexis
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Suffix meaning instrument 4 viewing
-scope
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Suffix meaning process of viewing
-scopy
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Prefix meaning w/out
A-
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Prefix meaning before
Anti-
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Prefix meaning painful
-dys
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Prefix meaning inner
Endo-
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Prefix meaning inside
-intra
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Prefix meaning none
-nulli
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Prefix meaning many
-multi
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Prefix meaning new
-neo
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Prefix meaning after
Post-
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Prefix meaning b4
Pre-
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Prefix meaning 1st
Primi
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Prefix meaning accross
Trans-
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Combining form meaning amnion
The outer sac surrounding the fetus
Contains amniotic fluid in which the fetus floats
Amni/o
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Combining form meaning cervix
Aka: neck of the uterus
The narrow bottom portion of the uterus
Opens in2 the vagina
Cervic/o
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Combining form meaning chorion
The surrounding sac protecting and nourishing the fetus
Forms part of the placenta
Chori/o
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2 Combining forms meaning vagina
The muscular tube extending from the cervix 2 the outside of the body
Receives penis and semen during intercourse
Aka: birth canal
Colp/o
Vagin/o
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Combining form meaning embryo
The early stage of human development from the time of fertilization until approximately the end of the 2nd month of pregnancy
Embry/o
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Combining form meaning vulva
A general term 4 all female external genitalia
Includes the labia majora, labia minor and clitoris
Episi/o
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Combining form meaning fetus
The later stage of human development from approximately the beginning of the 3rd month through birth
Fet/o
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Combining form meaning female
Gynec/o
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3 Combining forms meaning uterus
The hollow pear shaped organ in the lower pelvic cavity between the urinary bladder and the rectum
3 portions: fundus, body and cervix
Hyster/o
Metr/o
Uter/o
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The upper portion of the uterus where the fallopian tubes enter
Fundus
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The largest and central region of the uterus
Body
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The narrow and lowest region of the uterus that opens in2 the vagina
Cervix
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The inner lining of the uterus that thickens during the month and is sloughed off during menstration
Endometrium
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The thick muscular wall which contracts 2 push the fetus through the birth canal
Myometrium
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Combining form meaning abdomen
Lapar/o
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2 Combining forms meaning breast
A collection of glands that produce milk 2 nourish an infant
Mamm/o
Mast/o
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Combining form meaning menstruation
The period of time during the monthly period when the endometrial lining of the uterus is shed
It appears as a bloody flow from the cervix and vagina
Men/o
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Combining form meaning birth
Nat/o
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Combining form meaning egg
The egg cell that carries the mothers half of the chromosomes
Combines w/sperm 2 produce an embryo
O/o
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2 Combining forms meaning ovary
The almond shaped pair of organs located on each side of the uterus that produce ova
Connected 2 the uterus by the fallopian tubes
Oophor/o
Ovari/o
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Combining form meaning the fallopian or uterine tube
Narrow tubes that run from the area around each ovary 2 the upper uterus
Where ova travel from the ovary 2 the uterus
Where normal fertilization occurs
Salping/o
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The discharge of the embryo from the uterus b4 the 20th week of gestation
3 types: spontaneous, elective and therapeutic
Abortion
| AB
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An emergency condition occurring when the placenta tears away from the uterine wall prior 2 birth of the fetus
Requires baby's immediate birth
Abruptio placentae
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The lack of the body opening
Atresia
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The closing of the cervix usually from scarring
Hysteratresia
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A malignant tumor in the breasts
Usually forms in the milk glands or the lining of the milk ducts
Breast cancer
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A malignant tumor in the cervix
Cervical cancer
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A type of breast cancer that is a sexually transmitted disease virus but there is now a vaccine
A pap smear is used 4 early detection
Human papilloma virus
| HPV
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The surgical birth of a baby through an incision in2 the abdominal and uterine walls
Named after Julius Caesar who is said 2 b the 1st person 2 b born this way
Cesarean section
| CS, C-section
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The removal of a small piece of chorion 4 genetic analysis
Can b done during an earlier stage of pregnancy than amniocentesis
Chorionic villus sampling
| CVS
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The surgical removal of a core of cervical tissue 4 biopsy
Conization
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The hernia or outpouching of the bladder protrudes in2 the vagina
Can cause urinary frequency and urgency and block the vagina
Cystocele
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The surgical procedure consisting of widening the cervix and scraping out or suctioning out the endometrial lining of the uterus
Often performed after a spontaneous abortion or 2 stop excessive bleeding from other causes
Dilation and curettage
| D and C
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A pregnancy occurring outside of the uterus
Usually in the fallopian tubes and the fetus will rupture the tube requiring a salpingectomy
Ectopic pregancy
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It occurs when the endometrial tissue appears throughout the abdominal or pelvic cavity
Causes reoccurring pain and scarring
Endometriosis
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When a cancerous tumor forms w/in the lining of the uterus
Endometrial cancer
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The use of electronic equipment placed on the mother's abdomen 2 check the fetal heart rate (FHR) and fetal heart tone (FHT) during labor
Normal range is 120-160 bpm
A drop in heart rate indicates fetal distress
Fetal monitoring
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Benign cysts in the breast
Not precancerous
Fibrocystic breast disease
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A benign tumor of the fiber like tissue
The most common type of cancer in women
Fibroid tumor
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An abnormal passageway that develops between 2 structures
2 types: vesicovaginal and rectovaginal
Fistula
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A type of fistula that is between the urinary bladder and the vagina
Vesicovaginal fistula
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A type of fistula that is between the rectum and the vagina
Rectovaginal fistula
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A condition developing w/in the fetus when the mother's blood type is Rh-negative and the baby's blood type is Rh-positive
2 names 4 the antibodies in the mother's blood that enters the fetus' blood stream through the placenta and destroys fetus' red blood cells
Causes anemia, jaundice and the enlargement of the spleen
Treated w/intrauterine blood transfusion
Hemolytic disease of the newborn
(HDN)
Erythroblastosis fetalis
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2 names 4 a type of infertility treatment
Ova r removed from the woman and r fertilized by sperm externally
The resulting embryo is returned 2 the uterus 4 development
In vitro fertilization
Test tube baby
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Inability 2 produce children
Defined after no pregnancy from properly timed intercourse 4 1 year
Infertility
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A cancerous tumor formed w/in an ovary
Ovarian cancer
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A test 4 early detection of cervical cancer
Named after a greek physician
Cells r removed from the cervix by scraping and then its examined under an microscope
Papanicolaou smear
| Pap smear
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A chronic or acute infection, usually bacterial, that ascends through the female reproductive tract and out in2 the pelvic cavity
Can result in scarring that can interfere w/fertility
Pelvic inflammatory disease
| PID
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When the placenta forms in the lower portion of the uterus and blocks the birth canal
Can require a c-section 4 birth
Placenta previa
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The birth of the fetus b4 the 37th week of gestation
Premature birth
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Symptoms that develop just prior 2 onset menstrual period
Can include: irritability, headache, tender breasts and anxiety
Premenstrual syndrome
| PMS
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A fallen uterus that can cause the cervix 2 protrude through the vaginal opening
Prolapsed uterus
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Protrusion or herniation of the rectum in2 the vagina
Rectocele
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A birth in which the viable age fetus dies shortly b4 or during birth
Stillbirth
| SB
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The surgical tying off of the fallopian tubes 2 prevent pregancy
Tubal ligation
