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CH 8 Flashcards

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Adnexa uteri

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fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments

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Amnion

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innermost membrane surrounding the embryo and fetus

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Areola

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dark pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple

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Bartholin glands

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small mucus- secreting exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice

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Cervix

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lower neck like portion of the uterus

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Chorion

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outermost membrane surrounding the embryo

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Clitoris

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organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra

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Corpus luteum

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empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell

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Cual-de-sac

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region in the lower abdomen midway between the rectum and the uterus

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Embryo

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stage in prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks

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Endometrium

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inner mucous membrane lining of the uterus

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Estrogen

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hormone produced by the ovaries; promotes female secondary sex characteristics

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Fallopian tube

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one of the pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus

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Fertilization

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union of the sperm and ovum from which the embryo develops

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Fetus

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stage in prenatal development from 8 weeks to birth

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Fimbriae

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finger or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum)

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Gamete

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male or female sexual reproductive cell sperm or ovum

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Genitalia

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reproductive organs

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Gestation

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time period from fertilization of the ovum to birth; pregnancy

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Gonad

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female or male reproductive organ that produce sex cells and hormones

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Graafian follicle

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a fluid-filled structure in the mammalian ovary within which an ovum develops before ovulation

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Gynecology

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study of the female reproductive organs, including the breast

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

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hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone

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Hymen

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mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina

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Labia

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lips of the vagina

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Lactiferous ducts

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tubes that carry milk from the mammary glad to the nipple

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Luteinizing hormone

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secreted by the pituitary gland to promote ovulation

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Mammary papilla

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Nipple of the breast

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Menarche

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first menstruation

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Menopause

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gradual ending of menstruation

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Menstruation

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monthly shedding of uterine lining

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Myometrium

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muscle layer of the uterus

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Neonatology

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Study of newborns

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Obstetrics

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branch of medicine and surgery concerned with pregnancy and childbirth

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Orifice

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an opening

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Ovary

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one of a pair of female organs on each side of the pelvis

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38
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Ovulation

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release of the egg from the ovary

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Ovum

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mature egg cell

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Parturition

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act of giving birth

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Perineum

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Space between vaginal opening and anus

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Pituitary gland

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endocrine gland at base of brain

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43
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Placenta

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vascular organ attached to the uterine wall dring pregnancy

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Pregnancy

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gestation

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Progesterone

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hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women

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Puberty

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period of adolescent development at which secondary sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced

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47
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Uterus

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hollow pear shaped muscular female organ

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Vagina

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muscular mucosa-lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body

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49
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Vulva

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external female genitalia

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50
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Abruptio placentae

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placenta partly or completely separates from the inner wall of the uterus before delivery

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51
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Carcinoma of the breast

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malignant tumor of the breast

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Carcinoma of the cervix

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malignant tumor of the cervix

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53
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Carcinoma of the endometrium

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malignant tumor of the uterus

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Cervicitis

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Inflammation of the cervix

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Choriocarcinoma

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A malignant, fast-growing tumor that develops from trophoblastic cells

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Down syndrome

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a congenital condition

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Out of place pregnancy (usually in Fallopian tube)

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Endometriosis

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a condition in which cells similar to the lining of the uterus, or endometrium, grow outside the uterus

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Erythroblastosis fetalis

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type of anemia in which the red blood cells (erythrocytes) of a fetus are destroyed in a maternal immune reaction resulting from a blood group incompatibility between the fetus and its mother.

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Fibrocystic disease

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lead to the development of fluid-filled round or oval sacs (cysts) and more prominent scar-like (fibrous) tissue, which can make breasts feel tender, lumpy or ropy

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Fibroids

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muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus (womb)

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Hyaline membrane disease

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condition that causes babies to need extra oxygen and help breathing

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Hydrocephalus

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an abnormal buildup of fluid in the ventricles (cavities) deep within the brain.

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Ovarian carcinoma

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Cancerous tumor of the ovary

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

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is an infection of one or more of the upper reproductive organs,

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Placenta previa

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a problem during pregnancy when the placenta completely or partially covers the opening of the uterus (cervix)

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Preeclampsia

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high blood pressure (hypertension) disorder that can occur during pregnancy.

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Pyloric stenosis

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an uncommon condition in infants that blocks food from entering the small intestine

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Abortion

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he use of medicine to end an undesired pregnancy

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Amniocentesis

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a test you may be offered during pregnancy to check if your baby has a genetic or chromosomal condition, such as Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome or Patau’s syndrome.

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Aspiration

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when something enters your airway or lungs

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Cauterization

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a medical technique performed by a doctor or surgeon

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Cesarean section

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the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother’s abdomen and uterus

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Chronic villus sampling

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a prenatal test that involves taking a sample of tissue from the placenta to test for chromosomal abnormalities and certain other genetic problems.

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Colposcopy

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Visual examination of the uterus

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Conization

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A procedure in which a cone-shaped piece of abnormal tissue is removed from the cervix.

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Cryosurgery

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A procedure in which an extremely cold liquid or an instrument called a cryoprobe is used to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue

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Culdocentesis

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a procedure that checks for abnormal fluid in the space just behind the vagina

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Dilation

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the action or condition of becoming or being made wider, larger, or more open

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Curettage

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the use of a curette, especially on the lining of the uterus.

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Exenteration

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complete surgical removal of a body organ, especially the eyeball and other contents of the eye socket, usually in cases of malignant cancer.

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Fetal monitoring

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is a procedure in which instruments are used to continuously record the heartbeat of the fetus

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Hysterosalpingography

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an X-ray test to outline the internal shape of the uterus and show whether the fallopian tubes are blocked

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Laparoscopy

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a surgical procedure in which a fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the abdominal wall to view the organs in the abdomen or to permit a surgical procedure.

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Mammography

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specialized medical imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to see inside the breasts.

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Pap smear

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is a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women

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Pelvic ultrasonography

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a noninvasive diagnostic exam that produces images that are used to assess organs and structures within the female pelvis

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Pelvimetry

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measurement of the female pelvis

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Pregnancy test

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test to see HCG in urine

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Tubal ligation

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tubal sterilization

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Amni/o

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amnion

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Cervic/o

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cervix

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Chori/o chorion/o

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chorion

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Colp/o

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vagina

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Culd/o

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cul-de-sac

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Episi/o

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vulva

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Galact/o

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milk

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Gynec/o

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woman, female

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Hyster/o

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Uterus

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Lact/o

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Milk

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Mamm/o

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Breast

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Men/o

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menses, menstruation

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Metr/o

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uterus

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My/o

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105
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Myom/o

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muscle, muscle tumor

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Nat/i

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birth

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Obstetr/o

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pregnancy and childbirth

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O/o

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Egg

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Oophor/o

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ovary

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Ov/o

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egg

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Ovari/o

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ovary

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Ovul/o

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egg

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Perine/o

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perineum

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Phor/o

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to bear

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Salping/o

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fallopian tubes

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Uter/o

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uterus

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Vagin/o

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vagina

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Vulv/o

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vulva

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-arche

A

beginning

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-cyesis

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pregnancy

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-gravida

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pregnant

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-parous

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bearing

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-rrhea

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Flow or discharge

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-salpinx

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fallopian tube

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-tocia

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labor, birth

126
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-version

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act of turning

127
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Dys-

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painful

128
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Endo-

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within

129
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In-

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in

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Intra-

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within

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Multi-

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many

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Nulli-

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no not none

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Pre-

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before

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Primi-

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first

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Retro

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backwards

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