Female Repro System Flashcards
Uterus
Hyster/o, metr/
Uterine tube
Salping/o, -salpinx
Vagina
Colp/o
Ovary
oophor/o
Menstruation
Men/o
Breast
mamm/o, mast/o
Intercourse
-pareunia, coitus
condition involving colonization of the abdominal/pelvic cavity with islands of endometrial tissue.
Endometriosis
Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity, the peritoneum, causes abdominal pain. Inflammation due to bacteria traveling up the uterine tubes to abdominal through the vagina.
Pelvic inflammatory Disease (PID)
Ligaments that hold the uterus in the proper position allow for the prolapse of the uterus.
Prolapsed uterus
Physician specializing in the diagnosis and management of pregnancy and delivering babies.
Obstetrician
Physician specializing in diseases of the female reproductive system and surgery of this area.
Gynecologist
A surgical procedure cutting into the perineal area, the area between the vagina and the anus, in order to prevent tearing of the tissues when the baby’s head traverses the vaginal opening.
Episiotomy
specialized X-rays of the uterus and uterine tunes involving passing an opaque dye backwards up through the uterus to determine if the tubes are patent.
Hysteroalpingogram
Using a magnifying instrument to inspect the interior of the vagina and cervix.
Colposcopy
Dilation of the cervix and passing instruments that enable scraping off superficial layers of the endometrium.
Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
Surgical reconstruction of the breast, may involve breast enlargement or reduction.
Mammoplasty
An anesthetic administered to block the sensation around the vagina and perineum.
Pudendal Block
Pregnancy
-gravida
Live Birth
-para
Labor/birth/delivery
Part/o, toc/o
Premature separation of a normally implanted placenta before full term.
Abruptio Placentae
A placenta implanted over the cervical region of the uterus blocking the entrance to the birth canal.
Placenta previa
a serious and life threatening condition that may develop during pregnancy involving hypertension, convulsions, and coma.
eclampsia
a pregnancy implanted anywhere outside the uterus.
ectopic pregnancy
