Ch 17--Female Reproductive System Flashcards
Tub/o
Tube; Fallopian tube
Versi/o
Tilting, turning, tipping
-an
Pertaining to
-ine
Pertaining to
-pause
Stoppage; cessation
Nulli-
None
Oxy-
Sharp
Primi-
First
Secundi-
Second
Cervic/o
Cervix, neck of uterus, cervix uteri
Cervicitis
Inflammation of the cervix
Cervical polyp
Growth extending from the mucous membrane of the cervix uteri into the uterine cavity
Colporrhaphy
Suture of the vagina
Colposcopy
Process of visually examining the vagina
Culd/o
Cul-de-sac
Culdocentesis
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the cul-de-sac of Douglas
Culdoscope
Instrument used to visually examine the cul-de-sac of Douglas
Episi/o
Vulva; external genitalia, pudendum
Episiotomy
Process of cutting the vulva, between the vagina and anus (perineum)
Episiorrhaphy
Suturing the vulva and perineum
Uterine fibroid
Benign smooth muscle tumor of the uterus also known as Leiomyoma
Galact/o
Milk
Galactorhhea
Discharge of milk from the breast after breastfeeding has stopped
Gynecologist
Specialist in the study of diseases and treatment of the female genital tract
Gynecology
Study of diseases and treatment of female genital tract
Hyster/o
Uterus
Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus through the abdomen (abdominal hysterectomy) or the vagina
Hysterotomy
Process of cutting into the uterus (usually to remove the fetus)
Labi/o
Lips
Labial
Pertaining to the lips
Lact/o
Milk
Lactogenesis
Production and secretion of milk from the breast
Laparoscopy
Process of visually examining the abdominal cavity
Ligati/o
Binding; tying
Tubal ligation
Method of sterilization whereby the lumen of the Fallopian tube is blocked by tying the tube w a threadlike material
Mamm/o; mast/o
Breast
Mammary
Pertaining to the breast
Mammography
X-ray of the breast to diagnose abnormalities that may not show up on a physical exam
Mammoplasty
Surgical reconstruction of the breast
Mastectomy
Excision of the breast
Mastopexy
Surgical fixation of the breast. Performed to improve breast shape when the breast is sagging
amenorrhea
No menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstruation
Menopause
Stoppage of menstruation usually occurring at about 45-55 yrs of age
Menorrhea
Normal menstruation
Menorrhagia
Excessive uterine bleeding during menstruation
Oligomenorrhea
Diminished or infrequent menstruation
Menometrorrhagia
Excessive uterine bleeding during menstruation and at variable intervals
Metr/o
Uterus
Endometriosis
Endometrial tissue found at sites other than the uterus
Endometrium
Inner walls of the uterus
Metroptosis
Displacement of the uterus through the vaginal canal; uterine prolapse
Metrorrhagia
Uterine bleeding at other times than at the regular menstrual period
Myometrium
Muscular wall of the uterus
Parametrium
Structures located beside the uterus such as supporting ligaments
Perimetrium
Outermost wall of the uterus
O/o; ov/o
Egg