Chapter 13- Female Reproductive System Flashcards
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amenorrhea
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no menstruation
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colpostenosis
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narrowing in the vaginal opening
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dysmenorrhea
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painful menstruation
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dyspareunia
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painful sexual intercourse
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gynecomastia
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development of breast tissue in males
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hysteralgia
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pain in the uterus
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hysterodynia
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pain in the uterus
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leukorrhea
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white vaginal discharge
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mastalgia
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breast pain
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mastoptosis
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downward displacement (drooping) of the breast
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menorrhagia
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excessive menstrual flow
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menorrhalgia
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painful menstruation
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metromenorrhagia
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excessive menstrual bleeding at irregular intervals
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metrorrhagia
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menstrual bleeding at irregular times
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oligomenorrhea
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infrequent or light menstrual periods
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perineocele
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hernia in the perineal region
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ovaralgia
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pain of the ovaries
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ovarialgia
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pain of the ovaries
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polymenorrhea
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menstrual periods occurring with greater-than-normal frequency
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vaginodynia
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vaginal pain
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vulvodynia
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pain in the vulva
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amniorrhea
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discharge of amniotic fluid
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amniorrhexis
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rupture of the amniotic sac
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Braxton Hicks contraction
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sporadic contractions of the uterine muscles of women not in labor; also known as false labor
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contraction
shortening or tightening of a muscle; during labor, the uterine muscles contract
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amastia
absence of breast
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cervical dysplasia
bad formation of cervical cells
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colpoptosis
downward displacement of the vagina
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episiostenosis
narrowing of the vulvar opening
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hematosalpinx
blockage in a fallopian tube caused by blood
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hydrosalpinx
blockage in a fallopian tube caused by water (or any clear fluid)
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hypermastia
excessively large breasts
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hypomastia
abnormally small breasts
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hysteroptosis
downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina
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macromastia
abnormally large breasts
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micromastia
abnormally small breasts
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oophorocystosis
ovarian cysts
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pyosalpinx
blockage in a fallopian tube caused by pus
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uterine prolapse
downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina
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colposcope
instrument used to examine the vagina
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colposcopy
procedure for examining the vagina
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hysteroscope
instrument for examining the uterus
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hysteroscopy
procedure for examining the uterus
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Pap smear
test used to detect cancer cells, most commonly in the cervix
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vaginoscope
instrument used to examine the vagina
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endometrium
inner layer of uterine tissue
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gynecologist
specialist in medical issues specific to women
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gynecology
study of medical issues specific to women
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menarche
beginning or first menstruation
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myometrium
middle layer of uterine muscle tissue
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perimetrium
tissue on the outside of the uterus, the outer layer of the uterus
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speculum
device for examining a body cavity, most commonly the vagina
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bradytocia
slow labor
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cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)
condition characterized by the inability of the mother’s pelvis to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal
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congenital anomaly
irregular condition that is present at the time of birth
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dystocia
difficult labor
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eutocia
normal labor
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gravida
another term for pregnant
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hysterocele
hernia of the uterus
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hysterorrhexis
rupture of the uterus
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lactogenic
causing the formation of milk
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lactorrhea
discharge of milk
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macrosomia
baby with a large body
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microcephalus
baby with a small head
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oligohydramnios
not enough amniotic fluid
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polyhydramnios
excessive amniotic fluid
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teratogenic
causing the formation of birth defects
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amniocentesis
surgical puncture of the amnion
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amnioscope
instrument for examining the amnion
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amnioscopy
procedure for examining the amnion
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cardiotocograph
instrument for recording the baby’s heart rate during contractions; also known as a fetal heart monitor
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fetometry
procedure for measuring the fetus
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pelvicephalometry
procedure for measuring the head size of the baby and the pelvis size of the mother
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pelvimetry
procedure for measuring the pelvis
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tocodynagraph
instrument for recording the strength of labor contractions
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tocography
procedure for recording the strength of labor contractions
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conception
the process of conceiving a child
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contraception
a process that prevents or hinders the conception of a child
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fertilization
the process of an egg and sperm joining to form
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gestation
the process of carrying a child from conception until birth
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implantation
the process of a fertilized egg attaching or adhering to the uterus; this enables it to begin to receive oxygen and nutrients from the mother to continue to grow
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ovulation
the process of an egg being released from an ovary
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antepartum
time before birth
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intrapartum
time during birth
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lactation
production of milk
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natal
pertaining to birth
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neonatal
pertaining to new birth; normally the first 28 days after birth
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neonatologist
specialist in the neonatal period
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neonatology
study of the neonatal period
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obstetrician
specialist in pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns
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obstetrics
branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns
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perinatal
time around the birth, normally ranging from 28 weeks of pregnancy to 28 days after pregnancy
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perinatologist
specialist in the perinatal period
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perinatology
branch of medicine dealing with the perinatal period
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postnatal
pertaining to after birth
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postpartum
pertaining to after birth
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prenatal
pertaining to before birth
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teratology
branch of medicine dealing with the study of birth defects and their causes
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cervicography
procedure for imaging the cervix
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hysterosalpingogram
record of the uterus and fallopian tubes
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mammogram
record of a breast exam
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sonohysterography
procedure using sound waves to examine the uterus
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transvaginal sonography
imaging procedure using sound waves emitted from a device inserted in the vagina
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hysterography
procedure for imaging the uterus
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pelvic sonograph
instrument for imaging the pelvis using sound waves
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cervicitis
inflammation of the cervix
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cervicocolpitis
inflammation of the cervix and vagina
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cervicovaginitis
inflammation of the cervix and vagina
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colpitis
inflammation of the vagina
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colpocystitis
inflammation of the vagina and urinary bladder
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cystocele
hernia of the urinary bladder into the vagina
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endocervicitis
inflammation of the inside of the cervix
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endometriosis
condition in which endometrium cells appear and grow outside the uterus
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endometritis
inflammation of the endometrium
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mastitis
inflammation of the breast
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menopause
cessation of menstruation
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metrocolpocele
hernia of the uterus and prolapse into the vagina
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metrophlebitis
inflammation of the blood vessels of the uterus
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myometritis
inflammation of the myometrium
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oophoritis
inflammation of an ovary
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oophoroma
ovarian tumor
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ovariorrhexis
rupture of an ovary
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ovaritis
inflammation of an ovary
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perimetritis
inflammation of the perimetrium
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rectocele
hernia or protrusion of the rectum into the vagina
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salpingitis
inflammation of a fallopian tube
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salpingocele
hernia of a fallopian tube
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salpingo-oophoritis
inflammation of a fallopian tube and ovary
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urethrocele
hernia or prolapse of the urethra into the vagina
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vaginitis
inflammation of the vagina
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vaginomycosis
fungal condition of the vagina
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vaginosis
condition of the vagina
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vesicovaginal fistula
abnormal opening between the urinary bladder and the vagina
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vulvitis
inflammation of the vulva
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vulvovaginitis
inflammation of the vulva and vagina
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abortion
termination of pregnancy
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abruptio placentae
separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus
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chorioamnionitis
inflammation of the chorion and amnion
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chorionitis
inflammation of the chorion
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eclampsia
severe, life-threatening complication of pregnancy characterized by seizures
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ectopic pregnancy
implantation of a fertilized egg in a place other than the uterus
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hyperemesis gravidarum
pregnancy-related vomiting; an extreme form of the more common morning sickness
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hysterorrhexis
rupture of the uterus
144
ovariocyesis
ectopic pregnancy in an ovary
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placenta previa
condition in which the placenta is attached to the uterus near the cervix
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preeclampsia
condition characterized by high blood pressure and high protein in the urine
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pseudocyesis
false pregnancy
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salpingocyesis
ectopic pregnancy in a fallopian tube
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spontaneous abortion
naturally occurring termination of pregnancy; also known as a miscarriage
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adenocarcinoma of the breast
glandular tumor in the breast
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cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
abnormal growth of cervical cells
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chorioangioma
blood vessel tumor of the chorion
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choriocarcinoma
cancerous tumor of the chorion
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dermoid cyst
ovarian cyst containing skin and sometimes hair, teeth, bone, or cartilage
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teratoma
another term for a dermoid cyst; the name derives from the contents of the cyst
