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Cervic/o

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Cervix, neck of uterus

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Colp/o

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Vagina

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-gravida

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Pregnant

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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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Mast/o

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Breast

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Men/o

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Menstruation, menses

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Orchid/o

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Testicles

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Ov/o

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Egg, ovum

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Ovari/o

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Ovary

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-para

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To give birth

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abruptio placentae

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a disorder in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus

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amenorrhea

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amniocentesis

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andropause

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apgar score

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an evaluation of a newborn infant’s physical status

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azoospermia

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the absence of sperm in the semen

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cervical dysplasia

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the presence of precancerous changes in the cells that make up the inner lining of the cervix

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cervicitis

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inflammation of the cervix

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chancre

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chlamydia

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a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis

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chorionic villus sampling

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examination of cells retrieved from the chorionic villi between the 11th and 14th weeks of pregnancy

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colostrum

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colporrhaphy

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surgical suturing of a tear in the vagina

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colposcopy

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direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix, vagina, and vulva

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dysmenorrhea

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pain caused by uterine contractions during a menstrual period

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eclampsia

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a serious condition characterized by seizures and coma that can develop during or after pregnancy from uncontrolled preeclampsia

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ectopic pregnancy

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a condition in which a fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus

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endometriosis

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a condition in which patches of endometrial tissue escape the uterus and become attached to other structures in the pelvic cavity

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epididymitis

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inflammation of the epididymis

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episiotomy

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a surgical incision made into the perineum to enlarge the vaginal orifice to prevent tearing of the tissues as the infant moves out of the birth canal

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fibroadenoma

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a round, rubbery, firm mass that arises from excess growth of glandular and connective tissue in the breast

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galactorrhea

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the production of breast milk in women who are not breast feeding

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gonorrhea

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a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria Gonorrhoeae

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hematospermia

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the presence of blood in the semen

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hydrocele

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a fluid filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles

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hypomenorrhea

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an unusually small amount of menstrual flow during a shortened regular menstrual period

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hysterectomy

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surgical removal of the uterus

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hysterosalpingography

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an x-ray examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes

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hysteroscopy

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the direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes

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lactation

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leukorrhea

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a profuse whitish mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina

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mastalgia

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pain in the breast

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mastopexy

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surgery to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position

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menarche

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menometrorrhagia

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excessive uterine bleeding occurring both during the menses and at other irregular intervals

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neonate

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nullipara

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a woman who has never borne a viable child

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obstetrician

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oligomenorrhea

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light or infrequent menstruation in a woman with previously normal periods

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oophorectomy

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surgical removal of one or both ovaries

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orchiectomy

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surgical removal of one or both testicles

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orchiopexy

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the repair of an un-descended testicle

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pelvic inflammatory disease

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any inflammation of the female reproductive organs not associated with surgery or pregnancy

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perimenopause

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peyronie’s disease

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a form of sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection

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placenta previa

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abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus

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polycystic ovary syndrome

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a condition characterized by an imbalance of reproduction hormones

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postpartum

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period of time after giving birth

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preeclampsia

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a complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria

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priapism

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a painful erection that lasts four hours or more but is not accompanied by sexual excitement

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primigravida

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a woman during her first pregnancy

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primipara

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a woman who has borne one viable child

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salpingo-oophorectomy

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surgical removal of a fallopian tube and ovary

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syphilis

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a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacterium Treponema Pallidum

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trichomoniasis

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a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas Vaginalis

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uterine prolapse

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the condition in which the uterus slides from its normal position in the pelvic cavity and sags into the vagina

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vaginismus

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an involuntary spasm of the pelvic floor muscles that close off the vagina

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varicocele

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a knot of varicose veins in one side of the scrotum

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vasovasostomy

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a procedure performed as an attempt to restore fertility to a vasectomized male

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vulvodynia

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a painful syndrome of unknown cause characterized by chronic burning, pain during sexual intercourse, itching, or stinging irritation of the vulva

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