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Chapter 8 Female Reproductive System Flashcards

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Cervic/o

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Cervix

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Colp/o, Vagin/o

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Vagina

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Episi/o, Vulv/o

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Vulva

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Gynec/o, Gyn/o

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Woman

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Hymen/o

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Hymen

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Hyster/o, Metr/o, Metr/i

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Uterus

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Mamm/o, Mast/o

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Breast

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Men/o

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Menstruation

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Oophor/o

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Ovary

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Salping/o

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Uterine tube

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-Salpinx

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Uterine Tube

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Amenorrhea

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Absence of menstrual flow

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Cervicitis

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Inflammation of the cervix

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Dysmenorrhea

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Painful menstrual flow

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Endometriosis

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a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain

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Hematosalpinx

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Blood in the uterine tube

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Hydrosalpinx

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Water in the uterine tube

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Mastitis

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Inflammation of the breast

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Menorraghia

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Rapid flow of blood at menstruation

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Oligomenorrhea

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Scanty menstrual flow

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Oophoritis

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Inflammation of the ovary

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Pyosalpinx

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Pus in the uterine tube

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Salpingitis

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Inflammation of the uterine tube

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Vaginitis

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Inflammation of a vagina

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Vaginosis
a bacterial infection of the vagina causing a malodorous white discharge.
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Vulvavaginitis
Inflammation of the vulva and vagina
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Breast Cancer
Malignant tumor of the breast
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Cervical Cancer
Malignant tumor of the cervix
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Endometrial Cancer
Malignant tumor of the endometrium
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Fibrocystic Breast Condition
benign cysts in one or both breasts, may cause discomfort
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Ovarian Cancer
Malignant tumor of the ovary
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Inflammation of the female pelvic organs;caused by many different pathogens
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
A condition that affects a woman's hormone levels.
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Uterine Fibroid
Benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus.
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Colpoplasty
Surgical repair of the vagina
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Colporrhaphy
Suturing of the vagina
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Episiorrhaphy
Suturing of a tear in the vulva
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Hymenectomy
Excision of the hymen
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Hymenotomy
Incision of the hymen
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Hysterectomy
Excision of the uterus
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Hyteropexy
Surgical fixation of the uterus
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Hysterosalping-oophorectomy
Excision of the uterus, uterine tubes, and ovaries
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Mammoplasty
Surgical repair of the breast
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Mastectomy
Surgical removal of a breast
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Mastopexy
Surgical fixation of the breast
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Oopherectomy
Excision of an ovary
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Salpingectomy
Excision of a uterine tube
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Salpingo-oophorectomy
Excision of a uterine tube and ovary
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Salpingostomy
Creation of an artificial opening in a uterine tube
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Trachelorrhaphy
the suturing of a laceration of the uterine cervix.
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Vulvectomy
Excision of the vulva
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Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Surgical procedure to widen the cervix and scrape the endometrium with a curette
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Laparoscopy
Visual examination of the abdominopelvic cavity
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Sentinal Lymph Node Biopsy
Injection of blue dye and/or radioactive isotope used to identify the sentinal lymph nodes
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Tubal Ligation
Closure of the uterine tubes for sterilization by tying(Ligation)
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Hysterosalpinogram
Radiographic image of the uterus and uterine tube
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Mammogram
Radiographic image of the breasts
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Colposcope
Instrument used for visual examination of the vagina(and cervix)
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Colposcopy
Visual examination of the vagina(and cervix)
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Hysteroscopy
Visual examination of the uterus
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Hysteroscope
Instrument used for the visual examination of the uterus
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Transvaginal Sonography (TVS)
Ultrasound procedure that used obtain images of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, uterine tubes, and surrounding structures; used to diagnose masses, to monitor pregnancy, and to evaluate ovulation for the treatment of infertility
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CA-125
Blood test used in the detection of ovarian cancer
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HPV Test
A screening test for cervical cancer, that detects the presence of HPV
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Pap Smear
Cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions used to determine the presence of abnormal or cancerous cells
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Endocervical
Within a cervix
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Gynecologist
Physician who studies and treats diseases of women
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Gynecology
Study of women
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Leukorrhea
White discharge(from the vagina)
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Mastalgia
Pain in the breast
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Menarche
Beginning of menstruation
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Vaginal
Pertaining to the vagina
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Anovulation
when the ovaries do not release an oocyte during a menstrual cycle so ovulation does not take place
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Contraception
Intentional prevention of conception
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Dyspareunia
Difficult or painful intercourse
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Replacement of hormones, estrogen and/or progesterone, to treat symptoms associated with menopause
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Menopause
Cessation of menstruation usually around the ages of 48-53 years
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Ovulation
discharge of ova or ovules from the ovary
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Syndrome involving physical and emotion symptoms occurring in the 10 days before menstruation
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Speculum
Instrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection
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Cx
Cervix
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D&C
Dilation and curettage
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GYN
Gynecology
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HRT
Hormone Replacement Therapy
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IUD
Intrauterine Device
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PID
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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PMS
Premenstrual Syndrome
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TSS
Toxic Shock Syndrome
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Toxic Shock Syndrome
Acute septicemia in women, typically caused by bacterial infection from a retained tampon or IUD

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