Ch. 8: Female Reproductive System Flashcards
cervical cancer
malignant cells within the cervix
cervicitis
inflammation of the cervix
endometrial cancer
malignant tumor of the uterine lining
endometriosis
endometrial tissue located outside the uterus
fibroids
benign tumors in the uterus
ovarian cancer
malignant tumors of the ovary (adenocarcinoma)
ovarian cysts
fluid-filled sacs within the ovary
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
inflammation and infection of the organs in the pelvis and abdomen; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis
breast cancer
malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts).
fibrocystic breast disease
numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast
abruptio placentae
premature separation of the normally implanted placenta
choriocarcinoma
malignant tumor of the placenta
ectopic pregnancy
implantation of the fertilized egg outside the uterus
multiple gestationns
presence of more than one embryo developing in the uterus during pregnancy
placenta previa
implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus
preeclampsia
abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache
down syndrome
chromosomal abnormality (trisomy 21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, and a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes.
Hemolytic disease in the newborn (HDN)
destruction of red blood cells in the newborn cause by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus
infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS)
acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn.
hydrocephalus
accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain
meconium aspiration syndrome
abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn
pyloric stenosis
narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum
pap test (pap smear)
microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix
pregnancy test
blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG
hysterosalpingography (HSG)
x-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material
mammography
x-ray imaging of the breast
breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI
technologies using sound waves and a magnetic field tot create images of the breast tissue
pelvic ultrasonography
recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region
cauterization
destruction of tissue by burning
colposcopy
visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope
conization
removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy) of the cervix
cryosurgery
use a cold temperatures to destroy tissue
culdocentesis
needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac
dilation (dilatation) and curettage (D&C)
widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus
exenteration
removal of internal organs within a cavity
fine needle aspiration
withdrawal of fluid or tissue from a cyst or solid mass by suction with a needle
laparoscopy
visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope (laparoscope)
tubal ligation
blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occuring
abortion (AB)
termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own
amniocentesis
needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis
cesarean section
surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus
chorionic villus sampling
sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis.
fetal monitoring
continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterus contractions to assess fetal status and the progress of labor
in vitro fertilization (IVF)
egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish to facilitate fertilization
