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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

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painful menstruation

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dyspareunia

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painful intercourse (coitus)

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leukorrhea

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abnormal white or yellow vaginal discharge

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metrorrhagia

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excessive bleeding at the time of menstruation (menses)

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oligomenorrhea

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scanty menstrual period

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oligo-ovulation

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irregular ovulation

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cervicitis

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inflammation of the cervix

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congenital anomalies

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birth defect causing the abnormal development of a female organ or structure

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dermoid cyst

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congenital tumor composed of displaced embryonic tissue more commonly found j an ovary

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displacement of uterus

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displacement of the uterus from its normal position

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anteflextion

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abnormal forward bending of the uterus

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retroflextion

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abnormal backward bending of the uterus

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retroversion

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backward turn of the whole uterus-also called tipped uterus

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endometriosis

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condition characterized by migration of portions of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity

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endometritis

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inflammation of the endometrium

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fibroidbenign

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tumor i the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue

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fibromyoma

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tumor i the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue

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leiomyoma

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tumor i the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue

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fistula

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abnormal passage such as from one hollow organ to another

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rectovaginal fistula

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abnormal opening between the vagina and rectum

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vesicovginal fistula

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abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina

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cervical neoplasia

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abnormal development of cervical tissue cells

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cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)

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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

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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)

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malignant cell changes of the cervix that are localized without any spread to adjacent structures

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menopause

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cessation of menstrual periods owing to a lack of ovarian hormones

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oophoritis

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inflammation of one or both ovaries

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parovarian cyst

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cyst of the fallopian tube

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pelvic adhesions

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scarring of tissue within the pelvic cavity as a result of endometriosis, infection, or injury

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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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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

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relexation of supportive ligaments of the pelvic organs

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cystocele

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pouching of the bladder into the vagina

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rectocele

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pouching of the rectum into the vagina

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enterocele

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pouching sac of peritoneum between the vagina and rectum

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urethrocele

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pouching of the urethra into the bagina

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prolapse

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descent of the uterus down the vaginal canal

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salpingitis

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inflammation of a fallopian tube

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vaginitis

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inflammation of the vagina with redness, swelling, and irritation-often caused by a specific organism, such as yeast

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atrophic vaginitis

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thinning of the vagina and loss of moisture owing to depletion of estrogen, which causes inflammation of tissue

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vaginosis

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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

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malignant tumor of glandular breast tissue

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amastia

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absence of a breast

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fibrocystic breasts

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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

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development of mammary glands in the male,caused by altered hormone levels

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hypermastia

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abnormally large breasts

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macromastia

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abnormally large breasts

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hypomastia

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unusually small breasts

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micromastia

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unusually small breasts

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mastitis

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inflammation of breasts-most common in women when breast-feeding

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polymastia

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presence of more than two breasts

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polythelia

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presence of more than one nipple on a breast

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supernumerary nipple

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presence of more than one nipple on a breast

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biopsy (Bx)

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removal of tissue for microscopic pathological exam

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colposcopy

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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

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use of a hyterscope to examine the intrauterine cavity for the assessment of abnormalities

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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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use of non-ionizing images to detect gynecological conditions or stage tumors arising from the endometrium

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Papanicolaou smear (Pap)

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study of cells collected from the cervix to screen for cancer and other abnormalities

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radiography

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xray imaging

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hysterosalpingogram

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xray for the fallopian tubes after injection of contrast medium through the cervix

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mammogram

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low-dose-xray of breast tissue done to detect neoplasms

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pelvic sonography

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ultrasound imaging of the female pelvis

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endovaginal sonogram

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ultrasound image of the uterus tubes and ovaries

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adhesiolysis

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breaking down or severing of pelvic adhesions

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adhesiotomy

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breaking down or severing of pelvic adhesions

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cecervical conization

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removal of cone shaped portion of the cervix

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colporrhaphy

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suture to repair the vagina

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anterior repair

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repair of a cystocele

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posterior repair

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repair of a rectocele

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cryosurgery

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mathos of destroying tissue by freezing

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culdocentesis

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aspoiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac

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dilation and curettage( D&C)

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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

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removal of the uterus

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abdominal hysterectomy

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removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen

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laparoscopy

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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

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use of a laser to destroy lesions or dissect or cut tissue

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loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)

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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

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excision of fibroid tumors

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oophorectomy

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excision of an ovary

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ovarian cystectomy

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excision of an ovarian cyst

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salpingectomy

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excision of a uterine tube

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bilateral salpingo-oohhorectomy

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excision of both uterine tubes and ovaries

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salpingotomy

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incision into a fallopian tube

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salpingostomy

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creation of an opening in the fallopian tube to open a blockage

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tubal ligation

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sterilization of a woman by cutting and tying the uterine tubes

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pumpectomy

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excision of a breast tumor without removing any other tissue or lymph nodes

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mastectomy

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removal of a breast

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mammoplasty

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surgical reconstruction of a breast

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mastopexy

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elevation of pendulous breast tissue

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radiation therapy

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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)

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use of a hormone to replace a deficiency to regulate production.

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hormonal contraceptives

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hormones used to prevent conception by suppressing ovulation

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barrier contraceptives

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products that provide a physical barrier that prevents conception- condoms and diaphragms

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spermicidals

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creams, jellies, lotions, or foams containing agents that kill sperm

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uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)

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catheter-guided injection of embolic agents into the arteries supplying blood to fibroid tumors, blocking circulation and causing shrinkage

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gravida

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pregnant women

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nulligracida

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having never ben pregnant

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primigravida

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first pregnancy

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para

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to bear; a woman who has produced one or more offspring

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nullipara

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woman who has not borne a child

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primipara

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first delivery

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multipara

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woman who has given birth to two or more children

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cervical effacement

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progressive obliteration of the endocervical canal during delivery

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estimated date of confinement

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expected date for delivery of the baby

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meconium staining

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presence of meconium is amniotic fluid

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ruptured membranes

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rupture of the amniotic sac, usually at the onset of labor

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macrosomia

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large-bodiesbaby commonly seen is diabetic pregnancies

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polyhydramnios

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excessive amniotic fluid

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cephalopelvic disproportion

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conditions preventing normal delivery through the birth canal

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eclampsia

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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

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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

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implantation of fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity, often in the tube, ovary or the abdominal cavity

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erythroblastosis fatelis

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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

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severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that can cause severe dehydration in the mother and fetus

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meconium aspiration

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fetal aspiration of amniotic fluid containing meconium

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placenta previa

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displaced attachement of the placenta in the lower region of the uterine cavity

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abruptio placentae

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premature detachment of a normally situated placenta

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chorionic villus sampling

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sampling of placental tissue for microscopic and chemical exam to detect fetal abnormalities

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amniocentesis

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aspiration of a small amount of amniotic fluid for analysis of possible fetal abnormalities

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fetal monitoring

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use of an electronic device for simultaneous recording a fetal heart rate and uterine contractions

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pelvimetry

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obstetrical measurement of the pelvis to evaluate proper condition for vaginal delivery

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endovaginal sonogram

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ultrasound image of the uterus, tubes, and ovaries made after introduction of an ultrasonic transducer within the vagina

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transvaginal songram

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ultrasound image of the uterus, tubes, and ovaries made after introduction of an ultrasonic transducer within the vagina

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episiotomy

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incision of the perineum of facilitate delivery

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amnioinfusion

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introduction of a solution into the amniotic sac

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therapeutic abortion (TAB)

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abortion induce by medical means or by drugs for medical consideration

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version

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manual method reversing the position of the fetus, usually done to facilitate delivery

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abortifacient

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drug that causes abortion

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oxytocin

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hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that causes myomettrial contraction

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Rh immune globulin

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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

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drug used to stop labor contractions

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