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Female Reproduction System Flashcards

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Cervic/o

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Neck or cervix

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Colp/o, vagin/o

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Vagina (sheath)

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Episi/o, vulv/o

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Vulva (covering)

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Gynec/o

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Woman

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Hyster/o, metr/o, uter/o

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Uterus

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Lact/o

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Milk

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Mast/o, mamm/o

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Breast

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Men/o

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Menstruation

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Obstetr/o

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Midwife

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Oophor/o, ovari/o

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Ovary

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Ov/i, ov/o

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Egg

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Pelv/i

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Pelvis (basin); hip bone

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Salping/o

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Uterine (fallopian) tube; also, eustachian tube

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Toc/o

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Labor or birth

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-arche

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Beginning

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Uterus

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Womb; a pear-shaped organ in the pelvic cavity in which the embryo and fetus develops

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Fundus

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Upper portion of the uterus above the entry to the uterine tubes

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Endometrium

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Lining of the uterus, which is shed approx. every 28 to 30 days in a nonpregnant female during menstruation

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Myometrium

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Muscular wall of the uterus

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Uterine tubes, Fallopian tubes

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Tubes extending from each side of the uterus toward the ovary that provide a passage for ova to the uterus

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Adnexa

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Uterine tubes and ovaries (uterine appendages)

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Right uterine appendage

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Right tube and ovary

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Left uterine appendage

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Left tube and ovary

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Ovary

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One of the two glands located on each side of the pelvic cavity that produce ova and female sex hormones

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Cervix

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Opening of the cervix to the uterus

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Vagina

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Tubular passageway from the cervix to the outside of the body

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Vulva

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External genitalia of the female

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Labia

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Folds of tissue on either side of the vaginal opening; known as the labia majora and labia minora

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Clitoris

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Female erectile tissue in the anterior portion of the vulva

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Hymen

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Fold of mucous membrane that encircles the entrance to the vagina

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Introitus

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Entrance to the vagina

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Bartholin glands

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Two glands located on either side of the vaginal opening that secrete a lubricant during intercourse

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Perineum

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Region between the vulva and anus

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Mammary glands

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Two glands in the female breasts that are capable of producing milk

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Mammary papilla

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Nipple

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Areola

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Dark-pigmented area around the nipple

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Embryo

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The developing organism from fertilization to the end of the eighth week

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Fetus

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The developing organism from the ninth week to birth

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Placenta

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Vascular organ that develops in the uterine wall during pregnancy to provide nourishment for the fetus

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Amnion, amniotic sac

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Intestinal discharges of the fetus that form the first stools in the newborn

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Amenorrhea

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Absence of menstruation

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Dysmenorrhea

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Painful menstruation

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Oligomenorrhea

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Scanty menstrual period

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Anovulation

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Absence of ovulation

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Dyspareunia

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Painful intercourse

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Leukorrhea

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Abnormal white or yellow discharge

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Menorrhagia

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Excessive bleeding at the time of menstruation

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Metorrhagia

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Bleeding from the uterus at any time other than normal menstruation

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Oligo-ovulation

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Irregular ovulation

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Cervicitis

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Inflammation of the cervix

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Congenital abnormalities, congenital irregularities

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Birth defects that cause abnormal development of an organ or a structure

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Dermoid cyst

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Congenital tumor composed of displaced embryonic tissue; typically found in an ovary and usually benign

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Displacement of uterus

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Displacement of the uterus from its normal position

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Anteflexion

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Abnormal forward bending of the uterus

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Retroflexion

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Abnormal backward bending of the uterus

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Retroversion

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Backward turn of the whole uterus; also called tipped uterus

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Endometriosis

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Condition characterized by migration of portions of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity

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Endometritis

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Inflammation of the endometrium

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Fibroid, fibromyoma, leiomyoma

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Benign tumor in the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue

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Fistula

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Abnormal passage, such as one hollow organ to another

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Rectovaginal fistula

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Abnormal opening between the vagina and rectum

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Vesicovaginal fistula

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Abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina

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Cervical neoplasia

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Abnormal development of cervical tissue cells

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Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), cervical dysplasia

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Potentially cancerous abnormality of epithelial tissue of the cervix, graded according to the extent of abnormal cell formation

CIN-1 mold dysplasia
CIN-2 moderate dysplasia
CIN3 severe dysplasia

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Carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the cervix

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Malignant cell changes of the cervix that are localized, without any spread to adj structures

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Menopause

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Cessation of menstrual periods caused by lack of ovarian hormones

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Oophoritis

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Inflammation of one or both ovaries

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Parovarian cyst

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Cyst of the uterine tube (fallopian tube)

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Pelvic adhesions

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Scarring of tissue within the pelvic cavity resulting from endometriosis, infection, or injury

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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Inflammation of organs in the pelvic cavity; usually includes the Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and endometrium; most often caused by bacteria

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Pelvic floor relaxation

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Relaxation of supportive ligaments of the pelvic organs

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Cystocele

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Pouching of the bladder into the vagina

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Rectocele

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Pouching of the rectum into the vagina

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Enterocele

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Pouching sac of peritoneum between the vagina and the rectum

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Urethrocele

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Pouching of the urethra into the vagina

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Prolapse

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Descent of uterus down the vaginal canal

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Salpingitis

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Inflammation of the Fallopian tube

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Vaginitis

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Inflammation of the vagina with redness, swelling, and irritation; often caused by specific organism, such as Candida (yeast) or Trichomonas (a sexually transmitted parasite)

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Atrophic vaginitis

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Thinning of the vagina and loss of moisture because of depletion of estrogen, which causes inflammation of the tissue

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Vaginosis

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Infection of the vagina, with little or no inflammation, characterized by a milk-like discharge and an unpleasant odor; also known as nonspecific vaginitis

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Adenocarcinoma of the breast

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Malignant tumor of glandular breast tissue

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Amastia

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Absence of a breast

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Fibrocystic breasts

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Benign condition of the breast consisting of fibrous and cystic changes that render the tissue more dense; pt feels painful lumps that fluctuate with menstrual periods

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Gynecomastia

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Development of mammary glands in the male caused by altered hormone levels

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Hypermastia, macromastia

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Abnormally large breasts

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Hypomastia, micromastia

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Unusually small breasts

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Mastitis

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Inflammation of the breast; most commonly occurs in women who are breastfeeding

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Polymastia

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Presence of more than two breasts

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Polythelia, supernumerary nipples

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Presence of more than one nipple on a breats

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Aspiration biopsy, needle biopsy

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Needle draw of tissue or fluid from a cavity for cytologic examination

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Endoscopic biopsy

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Removal of a specimen for biopsy during an endoscopic procedure

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Stereotactic breast biopsy

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Use of x-ray imaging, a specialized Sterotactic frame, and a computer to calculate, precisely locate, and direct a needle into a breast lesion to remove a core specimen for biopsy

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Sentinel node breast biopsy

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Biopsy of the sentinel node (the first lymph node to receive lymphatic drainage from a tumor) in a breast with early cancer to determine metastases and, if no malignancy is found, to avoid the extensive removal of axillary nodes, which causes lymphedema (swelling under the arms); includes radionuclide imaging to locate the sentinel node (sentinel refers to guarding a point of entry

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Colposcopy

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Examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope, a specialized microscope which often has a camera attachment for photographs; used to document findings and for follow-up treatments

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Hysteroscopy

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Use of a hysteroscope to examine the intrauterine cavity for assessment of abnormalities

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Papanicolaou (pap) smear

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Study of cells collected from the cervix to screen for cancer and other abnormalities

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Hysterosalpingogram

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X-ray of the Fallopian tubes after injection of a contrast medium through the cervix; used to determine tubal patency (openness)

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Mammogram

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Low-dose x-ray imaging of breast tissue to detect neoplasms

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Pelvic sonography

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Ultrasound imaging of the female pelvis

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Endovaginal sonogram, transvaginal sonogram

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Ultrasound image of the uterus, tubes, and ovaries made with the ultrasonic transducer within the vagina to detect conditions such as ectopic pregnancy or missed abortion

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Sonohysterogram, hysterosonogram, saline infusion sonogram

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Transvaginal sonographic image made as sterile saline is injected into the uterus; used to assess uterine pathology or determine tubal patency

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Transabdominal sonogram

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Ultrasound image of the lower abdomen, including the bladder, uterus, tubes, and ovaries, to detect conditions such as cysts and tumors

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Adhesiolysis, adhesiotomy

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Breaking down or severing of pelvic adhesions

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Cervical conization

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Removal of a cone-shaped portion of the cervix

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Colporrhaphy

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Suture to repair the vagina

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Coloporrhaphy anterior

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Repair of a cystocele

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Coloporrhaphy posterior repair

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Repair of a rectocele

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Coloporrhaphy A & P repair

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Anterior and posterior repair of cystocele and rectocele

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Cryosurgery

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Method of destroying tissue by freezing; used for treating dysplasia and early cancers

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Dilation and curettage (D & C)

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Dilation of the cervix and scraping of the endometrium to control bleeding, to obtain tissue for biopsy, or to remove polyps or products of conception

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Hysterectomy

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Removal of the uterus

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Abdominal hysterectomy

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Removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen

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Vaginal hysterectomy

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Removal of the uterus through the vagina

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Total hysterectomy

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Removal of the uterus and the cervxi

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Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), large-loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)

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Use of electrosurgical or radio waves transformed through a loop-configured electrosurgical device to treat precancerous cervical lesions by simultaneous excisional biopsy and treatment of affected tissue

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Myomectomy

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Excision of fibroid tumors

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Oophorectomy

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Excision of an ovary

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Ovarian cystectomy

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Excision of an ovarian cyst

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Salpingectomy

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Excision of a uterine tube

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Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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Excision of both uterine tubes and ovaries

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Salpingotomy

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Incision into a Fallopian tube; often performed to remove an ectopic pregnancy

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Salpingostomy

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Creation of an opening in the Fallopian tube to open a blockage

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Tubal ligation

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Sterilization of a woman by cutting and tying the uterine tubes

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Lumpectomy

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Excision of a breast tumor without removing any other tissue or lymph nodes; usually followed by radiation or chemotherapy if the tumor is cancerous

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Mastectomy

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Removal of a breast

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Simple mastectomy

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Removal of an entire breast but with the underlying muscle and axillary lymph nodes left intact

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Radial mastectomy

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Removal of an entire breast along with the underlying chest muscles and axillary lymph nodes

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Modified radial mastectomy

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Removal of an entire breast and lymph nodes of the axilla

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Mammoplasty

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Surgical reconstruction of a breast

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Augmentation mammoplasty

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Reconstruction to enlarge the breast, often by insertion of an implant

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Reduction mammoplasty

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Reconstruction to remove excessive breast tissue

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Mastopexy

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Elevation of pendulous breast tissue

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Hormonal contraceptives

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Hormones used to prevent conception by suppressing ovulation

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Oral contraceptive pill

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Birth control pill

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Contraceptive injection

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Injection of a contraceptive hormone into the body

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Contraceptive implant

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Insertion of a contraceptive capsule under the skin to provide a continual infusion over an extended period

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Barrier contraceptives

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Products that provide a physical barrier to prevent contraception

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Intrauterine device (IUD)

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Contraceptive device inserted into the uterus that prevents implantation of a fertilized egg

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Spermicidals

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Creams, jellies, lotions, or foams containing agents that kill sperm

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Gravida

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A pregnant woman; gravida followed by a number indicates the number of pregnancies

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Nulligravida

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Having never been pregnant

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Primigravida

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First pregnancy

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Para

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To bear; a women who has produced one or more viable offspring; para followed by a number indicates the number of times a pregnancy has resulted in a single or multiple birth

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Nullipara

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A woman who has not borne a child

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Primipara

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First delivery

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Multipara

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A woman who has given birth to two or more children

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Cervical effacement

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Progressive obliteration of the endocervical canal during delivery

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Estimated date of confinement (EDC), estimated date of delivery (EDD)

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Expected date for delivery of the baby; normally 280 days or 40 weeks from the last menstrual period

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Meconium staining

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Presence of meconium in amniotic fluid

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Ruptured membranes

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Rupture of the amniotic sac, usually at onset of labor

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Macrosomia

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Large-bodied baby, commonly seen in diabetic pregnancies

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Polyhydramnios

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Excessive amniotic fluid

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Abortion

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Expulsion of the products of conception before the fetus is viable

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Spontaneous abortion

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Miscarriage; naturally occurring expulsion of the products of conception

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Habitual abortion

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Spontaneous abortion occurring in three or more consecutive pregnancies

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Incomplete abortion

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Incomplete expulsion of the products of conception

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Missed abortion

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Death of a fetus or embryo within the uterus that is not naturally expelled after death

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Threatened abortion

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Bleeding with the threat of miscarriage

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Cephalopelvic disproportion

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Condition preventing normal delivery through the birth canal; either the baby’s head is too large or the birth canal is too small

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Eclampsia

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True toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, dizziness, convulsions, edema of the legs and feet, severe headaches, and coma

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Preeclampsia, pregnancy induced hypertension

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Toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, and puffiness of the face, without convulsion or coma

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Implantation of the fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity, often in the tube or ovary, or, rarely, in the abdominal cavity

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Hyperemesis gravidarum

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Severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that can cause severe dehydration in the mother and fetus

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Meconium aspiration

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Fetal aspiration of amniotic fluid containing meconium

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Placenta previa

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Displaced attachment of the placenta in the lower region of the uterine cavity

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Abruptio placentae

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Premature detachment of a normally situated placenta

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Chorionic villus sampling

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Sampling of placental tissue for microscopic and chemical examination to detect fetal abnormalities

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Amniocentesis

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Aspiration of a small amount of amniotic fluid for analysis of possible fetal abnormalities

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Fetal monitoring

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Use of an electronic device for simultaneous recording of fetal heart rate and uterine contractions

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Pelvimetry

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Obstetric measurement of the pelvis to evaluate proper conditions for vaginal delivery

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Pregnancy test

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Test performed in urine or blood to detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (secreted by the placenta), which indicates pregnancy

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Pelvic sonography

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Ultrasound imaging of the female pelvis

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Endovaginal sonogram

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Ultrasound image of the uterus, tubes, and ovaries made after introduction of an ultrasonic transducer within the vagina; useful for detecting pathology

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Obstetric sonogram

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Ultrasound image of the pregnant uterus to determine fetal development

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Cesarean section

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Surgical delivery of a baby via an incision through the abdomen and into the uterus

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Dilation and evacuation (D&E)

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Dilation of the cervix and removal of the products of conception; most commonly performed in the second trimester of pregnancy, after a missed abortion

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Episiotomy

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Incision of the perineum to facilitate delivery of a baby

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Amniounfusion

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Intro of a solution into the amniotic sac; an isotonic solution is most commonly used to relive fetal distress

179
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Therapeutic abortion

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Abortion induced by mechanical means or by drugs for medial reasons

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Version

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Manual method for reversing the position of the fetus, usually done to facilitate delivery

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External version

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Abdominal manipulation

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Internal version

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Intravaginal manipulation

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Abortifacient

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Drug that causes abortion

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Oxytocin

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Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that causes myometrial contraction; used to induce labor

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Rh immune globulin

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Immunizing agent given to an Rh negative mother within 72hrs after delivering an Rh positive baby to suppress the Rh immune response

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Tocolytic agent

A

Drug used to stop labor contractions

Medical Terminology (15 decks)

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