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Chp 8- Female Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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3 phases of labour

A
  1. dilation and thinning of cervix
  2. birth of infant
  3. delivery of placenta
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what hormones does pituitary secrete

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FSH and LH

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when does pituitary stop producing FSH and LH

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  • during pregnancy
  • with oral contraceptives
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menopause

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  • gradual stop of menstrual cycle
  • falling estrogen
  • 45-55yr
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adnexae uteri

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fallopian tubes, ovaries, supporting liganments

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amnion

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innermost membranous sec surrounding the developing fetus

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areola

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dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple

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Bartholin gland

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small, mucous-secreting exocrine glands at vaginal orifice

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clitoris

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sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra

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coitus

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sexual intercourse, copulation

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corpus luteum

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empty ovarian follicle; secretes progesterone after release of egg cell

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cul-de-sac

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region in lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and uterus

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embryo

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stage in prenatal development from 2-8 weeks

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endometrium

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inner mucous membrane lining of the uterus

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estrogen

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hormone produced by ovaries that promotes female 2ndary sex charc.

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fallopian tube

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one pair of ducts through which ovum travels to the uterus; oviduct

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fertilization

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union of sperm cell and ovum from which embryo develops

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fetus

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stage in prenatal development from 8-40 weeks

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fimbriae

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finger- or finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes

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FSH

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follicle stimulating hormone
- secreted by the pit. gland to stimulate maturation of the ovum

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gamete

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male or female sexual repro cells; sperm call or ovum

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gestation

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period from fertilization of the ovum to birth

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gonad

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female or male repro organ that produces sex cells and hormones; ovary or testes

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gynecology

A

study of female reproductive organs

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hCG

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human chorionic gonadotropin
- produced by placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone

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hymen

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mucous memb. partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina

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labia

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lips of vagina

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lactiferous ducts

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tubes that carry milk within the breast

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LH

A

luteinizing hormone
- from pit. gland to promote ovulation

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mammary papilla

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nipple of breast

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menarche

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beginning of first menstrual period and ability to reproduce

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menstration

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monthly shedding of edometrium

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33
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myometrium

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muscle layer of uterus

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neonatology

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branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn

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obstetrics

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branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth

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orifice

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opening

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ovarian follicle

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developing sac enclosing each ovum with the ovary

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ovulation

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release of ovum from the ovary

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39
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ovum

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mature egg cell

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40
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parturition

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action of giving birth

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perineum

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area b/w the anus and vagina

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placenta

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vascular organ attached to uterine wall during pregnancy; allows exchange of gases, nutrients, and fetal waste b/w mother and fetus

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progesterone

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hormone produced by corpus luteum in ovary and placenta

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44
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puberty

A

point in life cycle at which sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced

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45
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perimetrium (uterine serosa)

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outermost layer surrounding the uterus

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Uterus

A

hollow, pear shaped muscular female organ where embryo and fetus develop and from which mesestration occurs

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vulva

A

external female genitalia; includes labia, hymen, clitoris, vaginal orifice

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zygote

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stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation to 2weeks

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49
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amino/o

A

amnion

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50
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bartholin/o

A

bartholin gland

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51
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cervic/o

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cervix, neck

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52
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colp/o

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vagina

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53
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culd/o

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cul-de-sac

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54
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episi/o

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vulva

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55
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galact/o

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hyster/o

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uterus, womb

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mamm/o or mast/o

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men/o

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menses, menstruation

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metr/o

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my/o

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myom/o

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muscular tumor

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nat/i

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obstertr/o

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o/o or ov/o

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oophor/o

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perine/o

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phor/o

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salping/o

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fallopian tubes

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uter/o

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-arche

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-cyesis

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-gravida

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-parous

A

to bear, bring forth

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-salpinx

A

uterine tube

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-tocia

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labor, brith

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-version

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act of turning

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dys-

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endo-

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nulli-

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no, not, none

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pre-

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primi-

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endometriosis

A

endometrial tissue located outside uterus

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fibroids

A

benign tumors of the uterus

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ovarian cyst

A

collections of fluid w/in a sac in the ovary

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pelvic inflammatory disease

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ex. salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis

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fibrocystic disease

A

lumpy, painful breasts

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abruptio placentae

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premature seperation of the normally implanted placenta

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chriocarcinoma

A

malignant tumor of the placenta

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ectopic pregnancy

A

misplaced implantation of egg

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placenta previa

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placenta has implanted at the bottom of the uterus, over the cervix or close by, which means the baby can’t be born vaginally

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preeclampsia

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a serious blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy

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hemolytic disease

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severe form of anemia caused in a fetus or newborn infant by incompatibility with the mother’s blood type

93
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hyaline membrane disease

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a condition in newborn babies in which the lungs are deficient in surfactant, preventing their proper expansion and causing the formation of hyaline material in the lung spaces.

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hydrocephalus

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neurological disorder caused by an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles (cavities) deep within the brain

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meconium aspiration syndrome

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occurs when a newborn breathes a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid into the lungs around the time of delivery.

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pyloric stenosis

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affects babies between birth and 6 months of age and causes forceful vomiting that can lead to dehydration.

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pap smear/ test

A

screen for and help diagnose precancerous conditions of the cervix and cervical cancer.

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hysterosalpingography

A

X-ray procedure that is used to view the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes.

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conization

A

removal of cone shaped section of cervix

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laproscopic oophorectomy

A

ovary place in plastic bag and removed through laparoscope

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AB

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AFP

A

alpha-fetoprotein – high levels in amniotic fluid

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BRCA1/BRCA2

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breast cancer 1 and 2 - genetic mutations associated with increased risk for breast cancer

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BSE

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breast self examinatin

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CA 125

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protein marker elevated in ovariam cancer

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c-section, CS

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cesarean section

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CIN

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cervical intraepithelial neoplasia

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CIS

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carcinoma in situ

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CVS

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chronic villus sampling

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Cx

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D & C

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dilation and curettage

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DCIS

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ductal carcinoma in situ

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DUB

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dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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FHR

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G

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gravida (pregnant)

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GnRH

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gonadotropin-releasing hormone

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GYN

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gynecology

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HDN

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hemolytic disease of new born

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HPV

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human papillomavirus

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HRT

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hormone replacement therapy

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HSG

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hysterosalpingography

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LEEP

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loop electrocautery excision procedure

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LMP

A

last menstrual period

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multip

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multipara;multiparous

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OB

A

obstetrics

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para 2-0-1-2

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womans repr history: 2 full term infants, 0 preterm, 1 abortion, 2 living

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PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

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PMS

A

premenstrual syndrome

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primip

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primipara; primiparous

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SLN biopsy or SNB

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sentinel lymph node biopsy

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TAH-BSO

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total abdominal hysterectomy w/ bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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UAE

A

uterine artery embolization

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VH

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vaginal hysterectomy

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Obstetr/o

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pregnancy and childbirth

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-tocia

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labor, birth

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-tresia

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oxy-

A

swift, sharp

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