Ch. 15 Gynecologic Symptomatic Terms Flashcards
1
Q
amenorrhea
A
absence of menstruation
2
Q
dysmenorrhea
A
painful menstruation
3
Q
oligomenorrhea
A
scanty menstrual period
4
Q
anovulation
A
absence of ovulation
5
Q
dyspareunia
A
painful intercourse (coitus) (dys = painful; para = alongside of; eunia = bed)
6
Q
leukorrhea
A
abnormal white or yellow vaginal discharge
7
Q
menorrhagia
A
excessive bleeding at the time of menstruation (menses)
8
Q
metrorrhagia
A
bleeding form the uterus at any time other than normal menstruation
9
Q
oligo-ovulation
A
irregular ovulation
