Chapter 16 Female Reprod. Flashcards
1
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ACTH
A
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
2
Q
BSE
A
breast self examination
3
Q
CIN
A
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
4
Q
CIS
A
carcinoma in situ
5
Q
CVS
A
chorionic villus sampling
6
Q
cx
A
cervix
7
Q
D&C
A
dilation (dilatation) and curettage
8
Q
DCS
A
ductal carcinoma in situ
9
Q
DUB
A
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
10
Q
FSH
A
follicle_stimulating hormone. Regulates the changes in puberty & reprod processes. Stimulates maturation of the ovum
11
Q
GnRH
A
gonadotrophin-releasing hormone
12
Q
gyn, gynae
A
gynaecology
13
Q
hCG
A
human chorionic gonadotrophin
14
Q
HPV
A
human papilloma virus
15
Q
HRT
A
hormone replacement therapy