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Chapter 8- Female Reproductive System and Pregnancy Flashcards

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term- Obstetricians

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meaning- are medical doctors who treat women during pregnancy, deliver infants, and follow women through the postpartum period.

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term- gynecologists,

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meaning- Many obstetricians are also trained as gynecologists, medical doctors who monitor health and treat diseases of the female reproductive system. The medical specialties for these fields are called obstetrics and gynecology, respectively.

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term- Midwives

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meaning- are healthcare providers, usually nurses, who assist women through labor and delivery.

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term- Doulas

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meaning- care for a pregnant mother through labor and delivery and/ or after delivery provide care for the mother and baby.

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term- endometritis

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meaning- Inflammation of the inner layer of the uterus, the endometrium.

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term- endometriosis

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meaning- Condition in which the tissue that makes up the lining of the uterus, the endometrium, is found ectopically (outside the uterus); causes are unknown (Fig.

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term- hysteroptosis

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meaning- Falling or sliding of the uterus from its normal location in the body. Also called uterine prolapse

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term- retroflexion of uterus

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meaning- Condition in which the body of the uterus is bent backward, forming an angle with the cervix.

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term- cervicitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the cervix.

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term- leukorrhea

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meaning- Whitish discharge usually resulting from an inflammation of the cervix.

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term-vaginal prolapse

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meaning- Downward displacement of the vagina. Also called colpoptosis

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term- vaginitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the vagina.

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term- vulvitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the external female genitalia.

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term-vulvodynia

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meaning-Idiopathic syndrome of nonspecific complaints of pain of the vulva.

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term-vulvovaginitis

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meaning-Inflammation of the vulva and the vagina.

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term- galactorrhea

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meaning- An abnormal discharge of milk from the breasts.

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term- mastitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the breast.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 283). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term - mastoptosis

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 283). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Downward displacement of the breasts.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 283). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- thelitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the nipples; also referred to as acromastitis (ack kroh mass TYE tis), meaning an inflammation of the extremities of the breast.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 283). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- amenorrhea

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meaning- Lack of menstrual flow. This is a normal, expected condition before puberty, after menopause, and during pregnancy.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Abnormal uterine bleeding not caused by a tumor, inflammation, or pregnancy. PMB stands for postmenopausal bleeding.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- dysmenorrhea

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Painful menstrual flow, cramps.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-menometrorrhagia

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meaning-Excessive menstrual flow and uterine bleeding other than that caused by menstruation.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-menorrhagia

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning-Abnormally heavy menstrual flow or prolonged menstrual period. May be an indication of fibroids.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-metrorrhagia

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning-Uterine bleeding other than that caused by menstruation. May be caused by uterine lesions.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- oligomenorrhea

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Abnormally light or infrequent menstrual flow; menorrhea refers to the normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterus.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- polymenorrhea

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Abnormally frequent menstrual flow.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 284). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 285). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Mood disorder that includes depression, irritability, fatigue, changes in appetite or sleep, and difficulty in concentrating; occurs 1 to 2 weeks before the onset of the menstrual flow.

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term- premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 285). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Poorly understood group of symptoms that occur in some women on a cyclical basis: Breast pain, irritability, fluid retention, headache, and lack of coordination are some of the symptoms.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 285). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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