Female Reproduction Flashcards
gynec/o
female
gyn/o
female
F
female
oophor/o
ovaries. form and store eggs
hyster/o
uterus. pear shaped
metr/i
uterus. pear shaped
metr/o
uterus. pear shaped
cervic/o
cervix. lower portion of uterus
colp/o
vagina. connects uterus to outside of body
vagin/o
vagina. connects uterus to outside of body
episi/o
space between vagina and rectum
perine/o
space between vagina and rectum
mamm/o
breast
mast/o
breast
men/o
menstruation
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
TVH
total vaginal hysterectomy
GYN
gynecology or gynecologist
OB/GYN
obstetrics/obstetrician and gynecologist
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
HCG
pregnancy test
Pap
pap smear; specimen of cells from cervix
SBE
self-breast exam
OC
oral contraceptive (birth control)
HUC
health unit coordinator
LPN
licensed pratical nurse
MA
medical assistant
CMA
certified medical assistant
CNA
certified nursing assistant
MD
medical doctor
NP
nurse practitioner
PA
physician’s assistant
RN
registered nurse
ST
surgical technician
CST
certified surgical technician