Chapter 26 Flashcards
Amniocentesis
Surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to remove fluid for laboratory analysis
Abortion
Expulsion of the products of conception before viability
Ammiotomy
Artificial rupture of amniotic sac
Bacterial vaginosis
Culture and sensitivity of vaginal discharge
Bartholin gland
One of two small mucous glands located at the vaginal opening at the naw of the labia majora
Breast self exam (BSE)
Patient examines their own breast for any lumps or redness or thickening
Bimanual examination
An examination performed by the provider hands to examine the internal pelvic organs. Two fingers of one hand are inserted into the vagina and the other hand presses on the outside of the vaginal wall. Shape,consistency, and position of the pelvic organs can be determined
Braxton-hicks
Irregular, intermittent, and painless uterine contractions; also known as false labor
Cervical punch biopsy
is usually done in conjunction with a colposcopy to obtain a sample of cervical tissue for pathologic examination. The specimen is examined for malignant cells and the biopsy usually follows an abnormal Pap smear report
Candidiasis
Infection of the skin or mucous membrane with any species candida
Carcinoma in situ
Cancer that does not extend beyond the basement membrane
Cesarean section
Delivery of fetus through surgical incision into the uterus
Chlamydia
A bacterium that causes One of te most prevalent sexually transmitted disease
Colposcopy
Visual examination of vaginal and cervical tissue using a colposcope following abnormal Pap smear. A magnifying lens and powerful lights are used
Cryosurgery
Is used to treat tissue by freezing temperatures
Condylomata
A wart like lesion of viral origin found on external genitalia or perianal region
Congenital anomalies
Being born with; existing at time of birth
Contraception
Voluntary prevention of pregnancy
Coupling agent
An agent used when ultrasonography is used; enhances penetration of sound waves through tissue
Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
A synthetic hormone used therapeutically in menopausal disturbances. It should not be given during pregnancy. It has been related to cervicovaginal malignances in daughters of mothers who had it prescribed for them to treat a threatened abortion. DES has been related to productive disorders in the males whose mothers took it during pregnancy
Dilation
Expansion of an orifice or organ
Down syndrome
A genetic disorder
Eclampsia
Syndrome, also known as pregnancy-induced hypertension, can occur in pregnancy and result in convulsions unrelated to epilepsy or other Brain conditions
Formalin
A substance in which a specimen from a cervical punch biopsy is placed and the container is sent out for examination
Dysmenorrhea
Painful menses
Dyspareunia
Painful intercourse
Endometriosis
Tissue that resembles the endometrium invades various locations in the pelvic cavity and elsewhere
Cervical erosion
A cervical erosion is a change to the cells around the opening on the cervix, causing vaginal discharge.
Fulgarated
Destroyed by electric current
Genitalia
The reproductive organs internal and external