Endometrial Cancer Terminology

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AI

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Aromatase inhibitor

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Amenorrhea

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The absence of menstrual periods

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AUB

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Abnormal uterine bleeding

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BSO

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Bilateral salpingo-oophrectomy

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Cervical os

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the portion of the cervix that opens into the uterus (internal os) or vagina (external os)

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CS

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Carcinosarcoma

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D&C

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Dilation and curettage

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dMMR

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MMR deficient; used in relation to immunotherapy

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EH

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Endometrial hyperplasia

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EMB

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Endometrial biopsy

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ERT

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Estrogen replacement therapy

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FSH

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Follicle-stimulating hormone

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HDR

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High-dose rate

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HNPCC

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Hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer; also known as Lynch syndrome

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HRT

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Hormone replacement therapy

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Hypermenorrhea

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Heavy bleeding during menstruation

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Hypomenorrhea

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Light bleeding during menstruation

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IUA

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Intrauterine adhesion

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IUD

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Intrauterine device

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LDR

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Low-dose rate

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Leukopenia

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Decreased white blood cell count

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LHRH

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Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone

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Menarche

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a female’s first menstrual bleeding

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Menstruation

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periodic discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus

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MSI-H

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MSI-H; used in relation to immunotherapy

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OCP

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Oral contraceptive pills

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Oligomenorrhea

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Irregular cycles >35 days apart

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Pap test

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Papanicolaou test; also known as Pap smear

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PCOS

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Polycystic ovary syndrome

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PID

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

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PMS

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Premenstrual syndrome

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SIS

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Saline infusion sonohysterogram

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Speculum

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A device used to visually examine the vagina and cervix

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SSRI

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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TAHBSO

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Total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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Thromboprophylaxis

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Medication administered prior to surgery to decrease the incidence of blood clot formation, such as deep vein thrombosis

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TVUS

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Transvaginal ultrasound

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Uterine tube

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Another name for fallopian tube