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Ch. 8 Terms and Abbv. 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-pigment area surrounding the breast nipple

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Bartholin gland

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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 and fetus; forms the fetal part of the placenta

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coitus

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sexual intercourse; copulation

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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 egg cell; literally means yellow body

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cul-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 2-8 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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ono of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus also called an oviduct

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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 finger-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 cell or ovum

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genitalia

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reproductive organs; also called genitals

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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 organs that produces sex cells and hormones; ovary or testis

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gynecology

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study of female reproductive organs, including the breasts

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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; labia majora are the larger, outermost lips, and labia minora are the smaller, innermost lips

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lactiferous ducts

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tubes that carry milk from the mammary glands to the nipple

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luteinizing hormone (LH)

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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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beginning of the first menstral period and ability to reproduce

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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 the uterine lining. The discharge is called menses

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mymetrium

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muscle layer of the uterus

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neonatology

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study of the medical care of the newborn

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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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ovarian follicle

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developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary

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ovary

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one of a pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis.
Ovaries are almond-shaped, approx. size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells (ova) and hormones

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ovulation

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release of the ovum from the ovary

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ovum (ova)

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mature egg cell (female gamete). Ova develop from immature egg cells called oocytes

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parturition

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act of giving birth

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perimetrium

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outermost layer of the uterus serosa

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perineum

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in females, the area between the anus and the vagina

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pituitary gland

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endocrine gland at the base of the brain. Produces hormones that stimulates the ovaries. Also regulates other endocrine glands

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placenta

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vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy. Permits the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and fetal waste products between mother and child

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pregnancy

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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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uterus

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hallow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop, and from which menstruation occurs.

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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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vulva

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external female genitalia; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice.

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zygote

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stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation up to 2 weeks

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AB

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AFP

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alpha-fetoprotein - high levels in amniotic fluid of fetus or maternal serum indicate increased risk of neurologic birth defects in the infant

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ART

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Assisted Reproductive Techniques - including IVF and sperm donation

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BRCA1 BRC2

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breast cancer 1 and 2 - genetic mutations associated with increase risk for breast cancer

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BSE

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Breast Self-Examination

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CA-125

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protein marker elevated in ovarian cancer

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C-section, CS

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Cesarean Section

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CIN

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Cervical Intraepithelial

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CIS

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Carcinoma in Situ

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CVS

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Chorionic Villus Sampling

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Cx

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D&C

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Dilation and curettage

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DCIS

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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

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DUB

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Dysfuntcional Uterine Bleeding

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FHR

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Fetal Heart Rate

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FNA

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Fine Needle Aspiration

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G

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Gravida (pregnant)

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GnRH

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Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone - secreted by the hypothalamus to stimulate release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland

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GYN

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Gynecology

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hCG or HCG

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

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HDN

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Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn

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HPV

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Human Papillomavirus

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HRT

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Hormone Replacement Therapy

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HSG

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Hysterosalpingography

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IUD

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Intrauterine Device; Contraception

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IDC

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Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

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IRDS

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Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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IVF

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In Vitro Fertilization

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LEEP

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Loop Electrocautery Excision Procedure

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LH

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Luteinizing Hormone

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LMP

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Last Menstrual Period

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multip

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multipara; multiparous

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OB

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obestetrics

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para 2-0-1-2

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a woman’s reproductive history: 2 full-term infants, 0 preterm, 1 abortion, and 2 living children

87
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pap test

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test for cervical or vagianl cancer

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PID

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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PMS

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Premenstrual Syndrome

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primp

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primipara; primiparous

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SLN biopsy or SNB

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Sentinel Lymph Node biopsy

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TAH - BSO

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Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy

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VH

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Vaginal Hysterectomy

Medical Terminology Ch1-Ch11, Words & Abbv. (8 decks)

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