Endometrial Cancer Terminology Flashcards
AI
Aromatase inhibitor
Amenorrhea
The absence of menstrual periods
AUB
Abnormal uterine bleeding
BSO
Bilateral salpingo-oophrectomy
Cervical os
the portion of the cervix that opens into the uterus (internal os) or vagina (external os)
CS
Carcinosarcoma
D&C
Dilation and curettage
dMMR
MMR deficient; used in relation to immunotherapy
EH
Endometrial hyperplasia
EMB
Endometrial biopsy
ERT
Estrogen replacement therapy
FSH
Follicle-stimulating hormone
HDR
High-dose rate
HNPCC
Hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer; also known as Lynch syndrome
HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
Hypermenorrhea
Heavy bleeding during menstruation
Hypomenorrhea
Light bleeding during menstruation
IUA
Intrauterine adhesion
IUD
Intrauterine device
LDR
Low-dose rate
Leukopenia
Decreased white blood cell count
LHRH
Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone
Menarche
a female’s first menstrual bleeding
Menstruation
periodic discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus
MSI-H
MSI-H; used in relation to immunotherapy
OCP
Oral contraceptive pills
Oligomenorrhea
Irregular cycles >35 days apart
Pap test
Papanicolaou test; also known as Pap smear
PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
SIS
Saline infusion sonohysterogram
Speculum
A device used to visually examine the vagina and cervix
SSRI
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
TAHBSO
Total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Thromboprophylaxis
Medication administered prior to surgery to decrease the incidence of blood clot formation, such as deep vein thrombosis
TVUS
Transvaginal ultrasound
Uterine tube
Another name for fallopian tube
