Chapter 17: Female Reproductive System Flashcards
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cervic/o
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neck or cervix
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colp/o
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vagina (sheath)
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vagin/o
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vagina (sheath)
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espisi/o
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vulva
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vulv/o
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vulva
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gynec/o
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women
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hyster/o
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uterus
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metr/o
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uterus
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uter/o
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uterus
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lact/o
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milk
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mast/o
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breast
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mamm/o
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breast
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men/o
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menstruation
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obstetr/o
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midwife
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oophor/o
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ovary
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ovari/o
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ovary
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ov/i
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egg
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ov/o
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egg
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pelv/i
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pelvic cavity
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salping/o
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uterine (fallopian) tube
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toc/o
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labor or birth
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-arche
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beginning
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amenorrhea
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absence if menstruation
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anovulation
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absence of ovulation
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dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation
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dyspareunia
painful intercourse (coitus)
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leukorrhea
abnormal white or yellow vaginal discharge
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metrorrhagia
excessive bleeding at the time of menstruation (menses)
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oligomenorrhea
scanty menstrual period
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oligo-ovulation
irregular ovulation
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cervicitis
inflammation of the cervix
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congenital anomalies
birth defect causing the abnormal development of a female organ or structure
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dermoid cyst
congenital tumor composed of displaced embryonic tissue more commonly found j an ovary
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displacement of uterus
displacement of the uterus from its normal position
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anteflextion
abnormal forward bending of the uterus
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retroflextion
abnormal backward bending of the uterus
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retroversion
backward turn of the whole uterus-also called tipped uterus
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endometriosis
condition characterized by migration of portions of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity
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endometritis
inflammation of the endometrium
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fibroidbenign
tumor i the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue
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fibromyoma
tumor i the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue
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leiomyoma
tumor i the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue
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fistula
abnormal passage such as from one hollow organ to another
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rectovaginal fistula
abnormal opening between the vagina and rectum
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vesicovginal fistula
abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina
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cervical neoplasia
abnormal development of cervical tissue cells
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cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
potentially cancerous abnormality of epithelial tissue of the cervix, graded according to the extent of abnormal cell formation:
CIN 1 mild dysplasia
CIN 2 moderate dysplasia
CIN 3 severe dysplasia
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cervical dysplasia
potentially cancerous abnormality of epithelial tissue of the cervix, graded according to the extent of abnormal cell formation:
CIN 1 mild dysplasia
CIN 2 moderate dysplasia
CIN 3 severe dysplasia
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carcinoma in situ of the cervix (CIS)
malignant cell changes of the cervix that are localized without any spread to adjacent structures
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menopause
cessation of menstrual periods owing to a lack of ovarian hormones
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oophoritis
inflammation of one or both ovaries
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parovarian cyst
cyst of the fallopian tube
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pelvic adhesions
scarring of tissue within the pelvic cavity as a result of endometriosis, infection, or injury
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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
inflammation of organs in the pelvic cavity usually including the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and endometrium-most often caused by bacteria
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pelvic floor relaxation
relexation of supportive ligaments of the pelvic organs
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cystocele
pouching of the bladder into the vagina
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rectocele
pouching of the rectum into the vagina
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enterocele
pouching sac of peritoneum between the vagina and rectum
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urethrocele
pouching of the urethra into the bagina
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prolapse
descent of the uterus down the vaginal canal
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salpingitis
inflammation of a fallopian tube
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vaginitis
inflammation of the vagina with redness, swelling, and irritation-often caused by a specific organism, such as yeast
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atrophic vaginitis
thinning of the vagina and loss of moisture owing to depletion of estrogen, which causes inflammation of tissue
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vaginosis
infection of the vagina with little or no inflammation characterized by a milk-like discharge and an unpleasant order-also known as nonspecific vaginitis
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adenocarcinoma of the breast
malignant tumor of glandular breast tissue
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amastia
absence of a breast
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fibrocystic breasts
benign condition of the breasts consisting of fibrous and cystic changes that render the tissue more dense-patient feels painful lumps that fluctuate in size during the menstrual cycle
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gynecomastia
development of mammary glands in the male,caused by altered hormone levels
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hypermastia
abnormally large breasts
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macromastia
abnormally large breasts
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hypomastia
unusually small breasts
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micromastia
unusually small breasts
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mastitis
inflammation of breasts-most common in women when breast-feeding
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polymastia
presence of more than two breasts
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polythelia
presence of more than one nipple on a breast
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supernumerary nipple
presence of more than one nipple on a breast
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biopsy (Bx)
removal of tissue for microscopic pathological exam
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colposcopy
exam of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope, a specialized microscope used to examine the vagina and cervix, often with a camera attachment for photographs
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hysteroscopy
use of a hyterscope to examine the intrauterine cavity for the assessment of abnormalities
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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
use of non-ionizing images to detect gynecological conditions or stage tumors arising from the endometrium
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Papanicolaou smear (Pap)
study of cells collected from the cervix to screen for cancer and other abnormalities
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radiography
xray imaging
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hysterosalpingogram
xray for the fallopian tubes after injection of contrast medium through the cervix
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mammogram
low-dose-xray of breast tissue done to detect neoplasms
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pelvic sonography
ultrasound imaging of the female pelvis
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endovaginal sonogram
ultrasound image of the uterus tubes and ovaries
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adhesiolysis
breaking down or severing of pelvic adhesions
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adhesiotomy
breaking down or severing of pelvic adhesions
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cecervical conization
removal of cone shaped portion of the cervix
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colporrhaphy
suture to repair the vagina
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anterior repair
repair of a cystocele
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posterior repair
repair of a rectocele
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cryosurgery
mathos of destroying tissue by freezing
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culdocentesis
aspoiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac
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dilation and curettage( D&C)
dilation of the cervix and scraping of the endometrium to control bleeding, obtain tissue for biopsy, or remove polyps or products of conception
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hysterectomy
removal of the uterus
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abdominal hysterectomy
removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen
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laparoscopy
inspection of the abdominal or pelviccavity with a laparoscope, an endoscope used to examine the abdominal and pelvic regions
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laser surgery
use of a laser to destroy lesions or dissect or cut tissue
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loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
use of electrosurgical or radio waves transformed through a loop-configured electrosurgical device to treat precancerous lesion by simultaneous excisional biopsy and treatment of affected tissue
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myomectomy
excision of fibroid tumors
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oophorectomy
excision of an ovary
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ovarian cystectomy
excision of an ovarian cyst
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salpingectomy
excision of a uterine tube
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bilateral salpingo-oohhorectomy
excision of both uterine tubes and ovaries
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salpingotomy
incision into a fallopian tube
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salpingostomy
creation of an opening in the fallopian tube to open a blockage
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tubal ligation
sterilization of a woman by cutting and tying the uterine tubes
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pumpectomy
excision of a breast tumor without removing any other tissue or lymph nodes
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mastectomy
removal of a breast
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mammoplasty
surgical reconstruction of a breast
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mastopexy
elevation of pendulous breast tissue
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radiation therapy
treatment of neoplastic dieasie by using radiation, usually from a cobalt source, to deter the proliferation of malignant cells
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hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
use of a hormone to replace a deficiency to regulate production.
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hormonal contraceptives
hormones used to prevent conception by suppressing ovulation
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barrier contraceptives
products that provide a physical barrier that prevents conception- condoms and diaphragms
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spermicidals
creams, jellies, lotions, or foams containing agents that kill sperm
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uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)
catheter-guided injection of embolic agents into the arteries supplying blood to fibroid tumors, blocking circulation and causing shrinkage
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gravida
pregnant women
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nulligracida
having never ben pregnant
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primigravida
first pregnancy
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para
to bear; a woman who has produced one or more offspring
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nullipara
woman who has not borne a child
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primipara
first delivery
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multipara
woman who has given birth to two or more children
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cervical effacement
progressive obliteration of the endocervical canal during delivery
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estimated date of confinement
expected date for delivery of the baby
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meconium staining
presence of meconium is amniotic fluid
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ruptured membranes
rupture of the amniotic sac, usually at the onset of labor
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macrosomia
large-bodiesbaby commonly seen is diabetic pregnancies
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polyhydramnios
excessive amniotic fluid
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cephalopelvic disproportion
conditions preventing normal delivery through the birth canal
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eclampsia
true toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albumunuria, edema, of the legs and feet, severe headaches, dizziness, convulsions, and coma.
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preeclampsia
toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albumunuria, edema of the legs and feet, and puffiness of the face, without convulsion or coma
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ectopic pregnancy
implantation of fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity, often in the tube, ovary or the abdominal cavity
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erythroblastosis fatelis
disorder that results from the incompatibility of a fetus with an Rh-postive blood factor and a mother who is Rh negative, causing red blood cell destruction in the fetus
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hyperemesis gravidarum gravidarum
severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that can cause severe dehydration in the mother and fetus
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meconium aspiration
fetal aspiration of amniotic fluid containing meconium
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placenta previa
displaced attachement of the placenta in the lower region of the uterine cavity
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abruptio placentae
premature detachment of a normally situated placenta
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chorionic villus sampling
sampling of placental tissue for microscopic and chemical exam to detect fetal abnormalities
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amniocentesis
aspiration of a small amount of amniotic fluid for analysis of possible fetal abnormalities
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fetal monitoring
use of an electronic device for simultaneous recording a fetal heart rate and uterine contractions
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pelvimetry
obstetrical measurement of the pelvis to evaluate proper condition for vaginal delivery
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endovaginal sonogram
ultrasound image of the uterus, tubes, and ovaries made after introduction of an ultrasonic transducer within the vagina
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transvaginal songram
ultrasound image of the uterus, tubes, and ovaries made after introduction of an ultrasonic transducer within the vagina
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episiotomy
incision of the perineum of facilitate delivery
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amnioinfusion
introduction of a solution into the amniotic sac
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therapeutic abortion (TAB)
abortion induce by medical means or by drugs for medical consideration
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version
manual method reversing the position of the fetus, usually done to facilitate delivery
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abortifacient
drug that causes abortion
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oxytocin
hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that causes myomettrial contraction
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Rh immune globulin
immunizing agent given to an Rh-negative mother with 72 hours after delivering an Rh-postive baby to suppress the Rh immune response
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tocolytic agent
drug used to stop labor contractions
