Chapter 8: Pathology Flashcards

1
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Malignant cells within the cervix

A

carcinoma of the cervix

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2
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inflammation of the cervix

A

cervicitis

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3
Q

malignant tumor of the uterine lining

A

carcinoma of the endometrium

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4
Q

endometrial tissue located outside of the uterus

A

endometriosis

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5
Q

benign tumor in the uterus

A

fibroids

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6
Q

malignant tumor of the ovary

A

ovarian carcinoma

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7
Q

collections of fluid within sacs in the ovary

A

ovarian cysts

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8
Q

inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis oophritis, endometritis, endocervicitis

A

Pelvic inflammatory disease

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9
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malignant tumor of the breast

A

carcinoma of the breast (breast cancer)

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10
Q

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

A

fibrocystic breast disease

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11
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implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location

A

ectopic pregnancy

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12
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premature separation of the normally implanted placenta

A

abruptio placentae

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13
Q

more than one fetus inside the uterus

A

multiple gestations

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14
Q

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

A

placenta previa

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15
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abnormal condition associated with pregnancy; marked by HBP, proteinuria, edema, and headache

A

preeclampsia

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16
Q

chromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, loew-set ears, and slanted eyes

A

down syndrome

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17
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hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility between the mother and the fetus

A

erythroblastosis fetalis

18
Q

acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn

A

hyaline membrane disease

19
Q

accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

A

hydrocephalus

20
Q

abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn

A

meconium aspiration syndrome

21
Q

narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum

A

pyloric stenosis

22
Q

microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix

A

Pap test

23
Q

blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG

A

pregnancy test

24
Q

x-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material

A

hysterosalpingography (HSG)

25
Q

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

A

pelvic ultrasonography

26
Q

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

A

aspiration

27
Q

destruction of tissue by burning

A

cauterization

28
Q

visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope

A

colposcopy

29
Q

removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix

A

conization

30
Q

use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue

A

cryosurgery

31
Q

needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac

A

culdocentesis

32
Q

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

A

dilation and curettage

33
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removal of internal organs within a cavity

A

exeneration

34
Q

visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope

A

laparoscopy

35
Q

blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization

A

tubal ligation

36
Q

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

A

abortion

37
Q

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

A

amniocentesis

38
Q

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

A

cesarean section

39
Q

sampling of placental tissue for prenatal diagnosis

A

chorionic villus sampling

40
Q

continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions of assess fetal status and the progress of labor

A

fetal monitoring

41
Q

Egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a lab dish to facilitate fertilization

A

in vitro fertilization (IVF)