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Chapter 8 Female Repriductive Sys Flashcards

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Cervic/o
cervix, neck

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endocervicitis-inflammation of the mucous membrane of the uterine cervix

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chori/o, chorion/o
chorion

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chorionic-pertaining to the outermost membrane surrounding the developing embryo

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Colp/o

vagina

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colposcopy-process of visually examining w/an instrument looking for any diseases of the vagina, cervix and vulva

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culd/o

cul-de-sac

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culdocentesis-a needle placed through the posterior wall of the vagina and fluid is withdrawn for diagnostic purposes

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episi/o

vulva

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episiotomy-incision through the skin of the perineum enlarges the vaginal orifice for delivery. The incision is repaired by a perinorraphy

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galact/o
milk

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galactorrhea-abnormal persistent discharge of milk

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gynec/o
woman, female

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gynecomastia-enlargement of breast in a Male

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hyster/o
uterus, womb

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hysterectomy-surgical removal of the entire uterus (including the cervix) through an abdominal incision, TAH.

vaginal hysterectomy- surgical removal through the vagina.

laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy- surgical removal of partial hysterectomy that preserves the cervix.

hysteroscopy-process of visually examining w/ an endoscope, passed through the vagina and cervix to view the uterine cavity.

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lact/o

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lactation-the normal secretion of milk

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Mamm/o
breast

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inframmary-infra-means below the breast

mammoplasty-surgical repair of the breast, includes reduction and augmentation operations

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men/o
menses, menstruation

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amenorrhea-without menses. Abscense of menses for 6months or for more than 3 normal menstrual cycles

dysmenorrhea-painful menses, typically involving cramps

oligomenorrhea-scanty menses, infrequent menstrual periods

menorrhagia- bursting forth of menses

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mast/o
breast

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mastitis- inflammation of the breast, usually caused by streptococcal or staphylococcal infection

mastectomy-surgical removal of one or both breast

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metr/o metro/o
uterus

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metrorrhagia-bleeding between menses. Possible causes include ectopic pregnancy, cervical polyps and ovarian and uterine tumors.

menometrorrhagia-excessive uterine bleeding during and between menstrual periods

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my/o, myom/o
muscle, muscle tumor

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myometrium- smooth muscle tissue of the uterus

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nat/i
birth

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neonatal-relating to newborn children

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obstetr/o
pregnancy and childbirth

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obstetrics-pertaining the midwife care of women giving birth

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o/o
egg

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oogenesis-condition of production or development of an ovum/egg

oocyte-egg cell

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oophor/o
ovary

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oophorectomy-surgical removal of the ovary

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ov/o

egg

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ovum-Mature Egg Cell

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ovari/o
ovary

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ovarian- female organ that produces eggs

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ovul/o
egg

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anovulatory-without eggs, ovulation does not occur

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perine/o
perineum

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perineorrhaphy-suturing of the perineum

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scalping/o
fallopian tubes

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salpingectomy-surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes, ova ducts and uterine tubes

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uter/o
uterus

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uterine prolapse-sagging prolapsed uterus

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vagin/o
vagina

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vaginal orifice-pertaining to the opening of the vagina

vaginitis-inflammation of the vagina

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vulv/o
vulva

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vulvovagunitis-inflammation, itching and pain of the vagina that can result in discharge

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-arche
beginning

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menarche-the very first period

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-cyesis
pregnancy

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pseudocyesis-false pregnancy

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-gravida
pregnant

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primigravida-first pregnancy

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-parous
bearing, bringing forth

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primiparous- an adjective describing a woman who has given birth to at least one child.

Para also is also used as a noun, often followed by a number to indicate the number of deliveries after the 20th week of gestation
(Para1, para2, para3) when a woman arrives at the birthing facility, her gravidity and parity are important facts to include in the medical and surgical history. Ex: G2P2 = Med shorthand for a woman who has had 2 pregnancies and 2 deliveries.

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-rrhea
discharge

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leukorrhea-is flow of white (vaginal discharge becomes more yellow as a sign of infection (purulent or pus-containing)

menorrhea-flow of blood at menses

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-salpinx
fallopian (uterine) tube

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pyosalpinx-pus in the fallopian tube (Ex: gonorrhea)

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-tocia
labor, birth

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dystocia-difficult caused by a smaller cervix and or a large fetus

oxytocia-unusually rapid childbirth
oxy = means sharp or quick. The pituitary gland releases oxytocin, which stimulates the pregnant uterus to contract (labor begins).

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-version
act of turning

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cephalic version-the fetus turns so that the head is closest to the cervix (version can occur spontaneously or can be performed by the obstetrician)

fetal presentation- is the manner in which the fetus appears to the examiner during delivery.

Breech presentation- is buttocks first, cephalic is head first.

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dys-
painful

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dyspareunia- painful intercourse

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endo-
within

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endometritis- inflammation of the lining of the uterus (usually caused by an infection)

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in-
in

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involution if the uterus- when the uterus returns to normal size. (vol = means to roll) the uterus returns to its normal non-pregnant size.

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intra-
within

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intrauterine device- IUD

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multi-
many

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multipara-a woman who has had more than one pregnancy resulting in viable offspring, past the 20th week

multigravida-a woman who has been pregnant more than once

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nulli-
no, not, none

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nulligravida-a woman who has never been pregnant

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pre-
before

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prenatal-before birth, during pregnancy!or relating to pregnancy

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primi-
first

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primipara-a woman who has given birth for the first time

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retro-
backward

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retroversion- the uterus is abnormally tilted backward. This icier in 30% of Women

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