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Ch8 Female Repro System Flashcards

1
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fertilization

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when 2 gametes unite to form a single nucleus with 1/2 chromosomes and genetic code from each parent

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ovulation

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egg leaves the ovary, travels down the fallopian tubes to uterus for implantation

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female and male sex cells are called…

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gametes (ovum, sperm)

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female and male gonads

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ovary, testes

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stages of embryo

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zygote - fertilized egg
embryo - 2-8 weeks
fetus - 8 weeks to term

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menarche

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female’s first period

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menopause

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when all eggs have been released, hormone production slows, and menstruation ends

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placenta

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vascular organ implanted in uterus to nourish the embryo

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pituitary gland

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gland that secretes hormones that govern the reproductive functions of the ovaries, breasts, and uterus

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10
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female secondary sex characteristics

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body hair
breast development
structural changes in bones and fats

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gynecology

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study of female reproductive system

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obstetrics

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specialty concerned with pregnancy and delivery of a fetus

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neonatology

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study of care and treatment of a newborn

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cul-de-sac

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region midway between the uterus and rectum

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Bartholin glands

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2 small glands at vaginal opening that produces mucus secretion that lubricates the vagina

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vulva

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outer area containing clitoris, perineum, labia, and hymen

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17
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utero-ovarian ligament

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holds ovary in place on the side of the uterus

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18
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corpus luteum

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ruptured follicle after ovum is released

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19
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adnexa

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collectively refers to fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments

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20
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fimbrae

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finger-like ends of the fallopian tubes

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21
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layers of the uterus

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endometrium - inner layer of specialized epithelial mucosa
myometrium - middle muscular layer
perimetrium - outer layer (uterine serosa)

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22
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parts of the breast

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  • glandular tissue containing milk glands
  • lactiferous ducts
  • sinuses carrying milk to the nipple
  • mammary papilla (nipple)
  • areola
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parturition

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giving birth

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24
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lactation

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secretion of milk

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25
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phases of the menstrual cycle

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Days 1-5 - period
Days 6-12 - endometrium redevelops, estrogen released
Days 13+14 - ovulation
Days 15-28 - empty egg follicle becomes corpus luteum, which functions as an endocrine organ (making estrogen and secreting progesterone)

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26
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prementrual syndrome (PMS)

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combination of symptoms of depression, breast tenderness, and irritability caused by lower levels of progesterone and estrogen

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27
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chorion

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outer membrane surrounding the developing embryo

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amnion

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inner membrane filled with fluid that holds the fetus suspended in amniotic cavity

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29
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cephalic presentation

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normal delivery position - head first

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30
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3 phases of labor

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cervix dilation
birth of infant
placenta delivery

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31
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follicle-stimulating hormone

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  • produced by pituitary gland
  • target organ: ovary
  • stimulates maturation of the ovum
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luteinizing hormone

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  • produced by pituitary gland
  • target organ: ovary
  • stimulates ovulation
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estrogen

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  • produced by ovary and placenta
  • target organ: uterus
  • builds endometrial lining
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progesterone

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  • produced by ovary and placenta
  • target organ: uterus
  • sustains uterine lining and placenta
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35
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human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

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  • produced by placenta
  • target organ: corpus luteum
  • sustains pregnancy
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36
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LH surge

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spike in LH levels that triggers ovulation

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37
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common symptoms of menopause

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hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal atrophy

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38
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amni/o

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amnion

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39
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bartholin/o

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Bartholin glands

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40
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cervic/o

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cervix

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41
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chori/o
chorion/o

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chorion

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42
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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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female

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hyster/o

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uterus

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lact/o

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milk

49
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mamm/o
mast/o

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breast

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men/o

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menstruation

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metr/o
metri/o

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uterus

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my/o
myom/o

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muscle

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nat/i

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birth

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obstetr/o

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pregnancy/childbirth

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o/o
ov/o
ovul/o

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egg

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oophor/o
ovari/o

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ovary

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perine/o

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perineum

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phor/o

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to bear

59
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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

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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, bringing forth

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-rrhea

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discharge

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-salpinx

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fallopian tube

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-tocia

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labor, birth

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-version

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act of turning

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dys-

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painful

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endo-
in-
intra-

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within, in

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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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backward

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cervicitis

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inflammation of cervix

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endometriosis

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endometrial tissue outside the uterus

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fibroids

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benign tumors in the uterus

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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvis and abdomen

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fibrocystic breast disease

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numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast

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abruptio placentae

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premature separation of the normally implanted placenta

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ectopic pregnancy

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implantation of the fertilized egg outside the uterus

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placenta previa

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implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of uterus

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preeclampsia

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abnormal condition associated with pregnancy marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headaches

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Down syndrome

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chromosomal abnormality in trisomy 21

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hemolytic disease in the newborn (HDN)

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destruction of red blood cells in newborn caused by Rh factor incompatibility between mother and fetus

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infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS)

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acute lung disease commonly seen in premature newborn

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hydrocephalus

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accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

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meconium aspiration syndrome

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abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus/newborn

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pyloric stenosis

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narrowing of the opening of the stomach of the duodenum

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pap smear

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microscopic exam of stained cells removed from the vagina or cervix

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hysterosalpingography

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xray of uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast

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colposcopy

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visual exam of vagina and cervix using a colposcope

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conization

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removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix

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cryosurgery

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use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue

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culdocentesis

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needle aspiration of fluid from the cul de sac

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dilation and curettage (D+C)

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widening of cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of uterus

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exenteration

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removal of internal organs within a cavity

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fine needle aspiration

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withdrawal of fluid or tissue from a cyst or solid mass by suction with a needle

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tubal ligation

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blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring

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abortion

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pregnancy terminated before embryo or fetus can exist on its own

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amniocentesis

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puncture of amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis

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chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

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placental tissue sampling for prenatal diagnosis

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in vitro fertilization (IVF)

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egg and sperm combined outside the body in a lab dish to facilitate fertilization

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