Chapter 16

Question 1

Ablation

Answer 1

surgical removal of body tissue

Question 2

Afterbirth

Answer 2

when the placenta is expelled after childbirth

Question 3

Amenorrhea

Answer 3

lack of monthly flow

Question 4

Amniocentesis

Answer 4

surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to obtain a sample of amniotic fluid containing fetal cells that are examined

Question 5

Bloody show

Answer 5

thick mucus mixed with pink or dark brown blood

Question 6

Cervicitis

Answer 6

inflammation of the uterine cavity

Question 7

Chorionic Villus Sampling

Answer 7

removal of a small sample of the placenta to determine the chromosomal abnormalities and biochemical disorders

Question 8

Colostrum

Answer 8

a thin yellowish secretion, first milk and contains mainly serum and white blood cells

Question 9

Colposcopy

Answer 9

visual examination of the vagina and cervix via the colposcope

Question 10

Cordocentesis

Answer 10

examine blood from the fetus to detect fetal abnormalities

Question 11

Culdoscopy

Answer 11

direct visual examination of the viscera of the female pelvis through a culdoscope

Question 12

Dysmenorrhea

Answer 12

difficult or painful monthly flow

Question 13

Dyspareunia

Answer 13

difficult or painful sexual intercourse

Question 14

Endometriosis

Answer 14

pathological condition in which endometrial tissue has been displaced to various sites in the abdominal or pelvic cavity

Question 15

Episiotomy

Answer 15

a surgical procedure to prevent tearing of the perineum and facilitate delivery of the baby

Question 16

Fibroid

Answer 16

a benign tumor of muscular and fibrous tissue

Question 17

Genitalia

Answer 17

male or female reproductive organs

Question 18

Gestation

Answer 18

the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth

Question 19

Gravida

Answer 19

refers to any pregnancy, regardless of duration, including the present one

Question 20

Hymenectomy

Answer 20

surgical excision of the membranous fold tissue that partially or completely covers the vaginal opening

Question 21

Hysterectomy

Answer 21

surgical excision of the uterus

Question 22

Hysterosalpingography

Answer 22

an x-ray test to outline the internal shape of the uterus and show whether the fallopian tubes are blocked

Question 23

Hysterotomy

Answer 23

incision into the uterus

Question 24

Lanugo

Answer 24

fine downy hair that covers the body on a baby

Question 25

Laproscopy

Answer 25

visual examination of the abdominal cavity

Question 26

Lochia

Answer 26

vaginal discharge occurring after childbirth

Question 27

Lumpectomy

Answer 27

surgical removal of a tumor from the breast

Question 28

Mammography

Answer 28

specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system for examination of the breasts

Question 29

Mammoplasty

Answer 29

surgical repair of the breast

Question 30

Mastectomy

Answer 30

surgical excision of the breast

Question 31

Meconium

Answer 31

the first stool

Question 32

Menarche

Answer 32

first monthly flow

Question 33

Menorrhagia

Answer 33

excessive uterine bleeding

Question 34

Menorrhea

Answer 34

normal monthly flow

Question 35

Presbyopia

Answer 35

farsightedness caused by a loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye; occurring typically in old age

Question 36

Nesting

Answer 36

occurs in many women shortly before the onset of labor

Question 37

Oogenesis

Answer 37

formation of the ovum

Question 38

Oophorectomy

Answer 38

surgical excision of an ovary

Question 39

Pap Smear

Answer 39

screening technique to aid in the detection of cervical cancer

Question 40

Parturition

Answer 40

childbirth

Question 41

Placenta Previa

Answer 41

the placenta is improperly implanted in the lower uterine segment

Question 42

Preeclampsia

Answer 42

serious complication of pregnancy characterized by increasing hypertension, proteinuria, and edema

Question 43

Salpingectomy

Answer 43

surgical excision of the fallopian tube

Question 44

Vaginitis

Answer 44

inflammation of the vagina