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NUC0520 MED100c Terminology > Chapter 8: Female Reproductive System: Pathology and Clinical Procedures > Flashcards

Chapter 8: Female Reproductive System: Pathology and Clinical Procedures Flashcards

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carcinoma of the cervix

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Malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer)

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human papillomavirus (HPV)

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Most important cause of and risk factor for cervical cancer

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genital warts

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Benign growths on the vulva, cervix, vagina or anus

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dysplasia

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Abnormal cell growth

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carcinoma in situ

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Localized form of cancer

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conization

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Local resection

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radical (complete) hysterectomy

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Entire uterus with ligaments, supportive tissues, and the top third of the vagina are removed

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cervicitis

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Inflammation of the cervix

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carcinoma of the endometrium

endometrial cancer

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Malignant tumor of the uterine lining (adenocarcinoma)

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endometriosis

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Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

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cervical erosions

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Ulcerations on the cervical mucosa

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leukorrhea

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Clear, white or yellow pus-filled vaginal discharge

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cryocauterization

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Destroying tissue by freezing

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dilation

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Widening of the cervical canal

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curettage

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Scraping the inner lining of the uterus

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lumen

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Opening of the fallopian tube

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fibroids

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Benign tumors in the uterus

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leiomyomata

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Fibroids

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leiomyomas

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Fibroids

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uterine artery embolization

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Tiny pellets (acting as emboli) are injected into a uterine artery blocking the blood supply to fibroids, causing them to shrink

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ovarian carcinoma

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Malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma)

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serous

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Clear fluid

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mucinous

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Thick, pasty fluid

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ascites

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Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity

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prophylactic

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Preventative

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ovarian cysts

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Collections of fluid within sacs (cysts) in the ovaries

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demoid cysts

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Contain a variety of cell types, including skin, hair, teeth, and cartilage. Arises from immature egg cells in the ovary

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pelvic inflammatory disease

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Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region

Salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis

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palpation

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Examining by touch

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carcinoma of the breast (breast cancer)

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Malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts)

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fibrocystic breast disease

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Numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast

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abruptio placentae

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Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta

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ectopic pregnancy

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Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location

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multiple gestations

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More than one fetus inside the uterus

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placenta previa

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Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus

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preeclampsia

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Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache

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eclampsia

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Final and most severe phase of untreated preeclampsia

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Down syndrome

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Chromosomal abnormality (trisomy 21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes

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erythroblastosis fetalis

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Hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus

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hyaline membrane disease

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Acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn

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tubal pregnancy

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Egg implants in the fallopian tube (ectopic pregnancy)

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hydrocephalus

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Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

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meconium aspiration syndrome

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Abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn

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pyloric stenosis

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Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum

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Pap test

Pap smear

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Microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix

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pregnancy test

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Blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG

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hysterosalpingography

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X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian rubes after injection of contrast material

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mammography

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X-ray imaging of the breast

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breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI

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Technologies using sound waves and a magnetic field to create images of breast tissue

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pelvic ultrasonography

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Recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region

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aspiration

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Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction

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cauterization

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Destruction of tissue by burning

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colposcopy

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Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope

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conization

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Removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy) of the cervix

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cryosurgery

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Use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue

Also called cryocauterization

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loop electrocautery excision procedure

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Used to further assess and often treat abnormal cervical tissue

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transvaginal ultrasound

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Allows for a closer, sharper look at organs within the pelvis

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culdocentesis

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Needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac

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dilation and curettage

D & C

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Widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus

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curet

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Metal loop at the end of a long, thin handle used to sample the uterine lining

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exteneration

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Removal of internal organs within a cavity

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laparoscopy

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Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope

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tubal ligation

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Blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring

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abortion

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Termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own

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amniocentesis

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Needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis

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cesarean section

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Surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus

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chorionic villus sampling

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Sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis

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fetal monitoring

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Continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to assess fetal status and the progress of labour

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in vitro fertilization

IVF

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Egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish (in vitro) to facilitate fertilization

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intracytoplasmic sperm injection

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Direct injection of sperm into harvested ova

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