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Ch 13 - the Female Reproductive System - Objective Flashcards

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amastia

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absence of breasts

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cervical dysplasia

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bad formation of cervical cells

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colpoptosis

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downward displacement of vagina

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episiostenosis

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narrowing of vulvar opening

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hematosalpinx

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blockage of fallopian tube caused by blood

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hydrosalpinx

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blockage of fallopian tube caused by water or any clear liquid

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hypermastia

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excessively large breasts

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hypomastia

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excessively small breasts

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hysteroptosis

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downward displacement of uterus into vagina

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macromastia

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abnormally largebreasts

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micromastia

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abnormally small breasts

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oophorocystosis

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ovarian cysts

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pyosalpinx

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blockage of fallopian tube caused by pusut

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uterine prolapse

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downward displacement of uterus into vagina

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coposcope

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instrument used to examine the vagina

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colposcopy

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procedure used to examine the vagina

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hysterscope

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instrument for examining the uterus

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hysterscoopy

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procedure for examining the uterus

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Pap smear

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test used to detect cancer cells, most commonly in the cervix

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vaginoscope

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instrument used to examine the vagina

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endometrium

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inner layer of uterine tissue

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gynecologist

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specialist in medical issues specific to woman

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gynecology

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study of medical issues specific to women

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menarche

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beginning or first mentruation

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myometrium

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middle layer of uterine muscle tissue

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perimetrium

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tissue on outside of uterus, outer later of uterus

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speculum

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device for examining a body cavity, most commonly the vagina

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bradytocia

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slow labor

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cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)

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condition characterized by the inability of the mother’s pelvis to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal

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congenital anomoly

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irregular condition that is present at time of birth

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dystocia

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difficult labor

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eutocia

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normal labor

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gravida

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another word for pregnant

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hysterocele

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hernia of uterus

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hysterorrhexis

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rupture of tuerus

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lactogenic

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causing formation of milk

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lactorrhea

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discharge of milk

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macrosomia

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baby with large body

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microcephalus

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baby with small head

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oligohydramnios

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not enough amniotic fluid

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polyhydramnios

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excessive amniotic fluid

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amniocentesis

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puncture of the amnion

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amnioscope

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instrument for examining the amnion

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amnioscopy

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procedure for examining the amnion

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cardiotocograph

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instrument for recording the baby’s heart rate during contractions; also known as fetal heart monitor

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fetometry

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procedure for measuring the fetus

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pelvicephalmetry

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procedure for measuring the head size of baby and pelvic size of mother

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pelvimetry

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procedure for measuring the pelvis

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tocodynagraph

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instrument for recording the strength of labor contractions

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tocography

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procedure for recording the strength of labor contractions

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conceptio9n

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process of conceiving a child

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fertilization

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process of egg and sperm joining to conceive a child

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gestation

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process of carrying a child from conception to birth

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implantation

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process of a fertilized egg attaching or adhering to the uterus; this enables it to begin to receive oxygen and nutrients from mother to continue to grow

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ovulation

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process of an egg being released from an ovary

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contraception

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process that hinders the conceptions of a child

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tertogenic

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causing the formation of birth defects

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teratology

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branch of medicine dealing with study of birth defects and causes

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antepartum

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time before birth

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intrapartum

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time during birht

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lactation

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production of milk

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natal

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pertaining to birht

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neonatal

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pertaining to new birth; normally the first 28 days after birth

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neonatologist

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specialist in the neonatal period

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neonatology

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study of the neonatal period

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obstetricist

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specialist in pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns

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perinatal

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time around birht, normally ranging from 28 weeks to 28 days after birth

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perinatologist

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specialist in perinatal period

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perinatology

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branch of medicine dealing with perinatal period

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postnatal

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pertaining to after birth

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postpartum

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pertaining to after birth

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prenatal

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pertaining to before birth

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hysterography

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procedure for imaging the uterus

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pelvic sonography

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instrument for imaging pelvis using sound waves

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cervicography

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procedure for imaging the cervix

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hysterosalpingogram

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record of uterus and fallopin tubes

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mammogram

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record of breast exam

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sonohysterography

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procedure using sound waves to examin the uterus

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transvaginal sonography

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imaging procedure using sound waves emitted from device inserted in vagina

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