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1
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breasts; mammary glands

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modified sweat glands that produce milk

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areola

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pigmented area around the breast nipple

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lactiferous ducts

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channels that carry breast milk to the nipple

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lactiferous sinuses

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expanded chambers that converge on the nipple surface

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lobes of mammary gland

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15-20 separate portions of the mammary gland that radiate from the central area deep to the nipple-like wheel spokes and comprise the body of the mammary gland; each is drained by a single lactiferous duct

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lobules of mammary gland

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subdivisions of the lobes of the mammary gland that make breast milk

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nipple

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projection on the breast surface through which milk can be secreted

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genitalia

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external and internal organs of reproduction

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ovaries

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pair of oval reproductive glands that produce hormones and release oocytes

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oocyte

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female gamete or sex cell; when fertilized by a sperm, it develops into an ovum and is capable of developing into a new individual

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corpus luteum

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temporary endocrine gland formed in the ovary that secretes the hormone progesterone during the second half of the menstrual cycle

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menstrual cycle

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period of time in which an oocyte matures, is ovulated, and enters the uterus through the uterine tubes; during this time, ovarian hormonal secretions effect endometrial changes; if fertilization does not occur, the endometrium is shed and menstrual flow begins; the cycle lasts about 28 days

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vesicular ovarian follicles; graafian follicles

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fluid-filled sacs in the ovaries in which the primary oocyte matures

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ovum; ova

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oocyte that has been fertilized by a spermatozoon; an egg cell

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uterine tubes; salpinges, fallopian tubes

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tubular structures that carry the oocyte from the ovary to the uterus

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fimbriae

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finger-like extensions of each uterine tube that drape over each ovary

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uterus; womb

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pear-shaped organ located in the middle of the pelvis that supports a growing embryo and fetus and is the site of menstruation

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adnexa

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appendages or adjunct parts; the adnexa of the uterus consist of the uterine tubes, the ovaries, and the ligaments that hold them together

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endometrium

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inner layer that lines the uterus; this layer is shed during menstruation

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myometrium

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thick, muscular middle layer of the uterus

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perimetrium

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outer layer of the uterus that covers the body of the uterus and part of the cervix

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cervix

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tubular, lower portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina

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cervical os

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vaginal opening of the uterus, also called external os of uterus

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fundus

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dome-shaped top portion of the uterus that lies above the entrance of the uterine tubes

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vagina; birth canal

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muscular tube projecting inside a female that connects the uterus to the outside of the body

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vulva

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the female external genital organs

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clitoris

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small (less than 2 cm) mass of erectile tissues in females that responds to sexual stimulation

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hymen

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thin fold of mucous membrane covering the entrance to the vagina

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greater vestibular glands; Bartholin glands

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glands that keep the vagina moist and provide a lubricant for the vagina during sexual intercourse

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labia

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two sets of skin folds that cover the female external genital organs and tissues

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labia majora; labium majus

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part of the labia that covers and protects the female external genital organs

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labia minora; labium minus

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inner folds of the labia that surround the openings to the vagina and urethra

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mons pubis

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rounded mound of fatty tissue that covers the pubic bone

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perineum

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surface area between the thighs extending from the coccyx to the pubis that includes the anus posteriorly and the external genitalia anteriorly

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vaginal orifice; introitus

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opening of the vagina

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vestibule

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central space between the labia minora

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amnion

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inner layer of membrane surrounding the fetus and containing the amniotic fluid

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amniotic fluid

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fluid that encases the fetus and provides a cushion for the fetus as the mother moves

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chorion

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outermost membrane surrounding the fetus

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conception; fertilization

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fertilization of an oocyte by a sperm

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effacement

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thinning of the cervix in preparation for delivery

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embryo

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the developing organism from conception until the end of the eighth week of gestation

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fetus

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developing embryo from the end of the eight week of gestation until delivery

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gamete

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an organism’s reproductive cell, such as sperm or oocytes

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gestation

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pregnancy, period of development from fertilization until birth

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human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

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hormone secreted by the fertilized ovum soon after conception

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lactation

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production of breast milk by the mammary glands after childbirth

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lochia

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normal vaginal discharge consisting of mucus, blood, and tissue debris following childbirth

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ovulation

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process of discharging an oocyte from an ovary

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placenta

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temporary organ imprinted in the uterus through which the embryo/fetus receives nutrients and oxygen from the mother’s blood and passes waste through the umbilical cord

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prolactin

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hormone that stimulates breast growth and milk secretion

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umbilical cord

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connecting stalk between the embryo/fetus and the placenta that contains two arteries and one vein composed of blood vessels and connective tissue that is connected to the fetus from the placenta

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zygote

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cell resulting from the union of a sperm and oocyte

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cervic/o

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neck, cervix (neck of uterus)

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colp/o

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vagina

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episi/o

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vulva (external genitalia; wrapper)

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gyn/o, gynec/o

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woman

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hyster/o

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uterus (womb)

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men/o, menstru/o

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menstruation

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metr/o, metri/o

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uterus

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my/o

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muscle (uterus)

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oophor/o

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ovary

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ovari/o

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ovary

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pelv/i

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pelvis, pelvic cavity

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perine/o

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perineum (area between the anus and vulva)

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salping/o

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salpinx, uterine tube, fallopian tube

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uter/o

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uterus

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vagin/o

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vagina

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vulv/o

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vulva (external genitalia; wrapper)

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amni/o, amnion/o

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amnion

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cephal/o

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head

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chori/o

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chorion (membrane)

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embry/o, embryon/o

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embryo, immature form

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fet/o

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fetus

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fund/o

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fundus (part farthest from opening or exit)

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galact/o

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milk

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gestat/o

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from conception to birth

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gravid/o

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pregnancy

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hydr/o

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water, fluid

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lact/o

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milk

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mamm/o

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breast, mammary gland

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mast/o

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breast, mammary gland

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nat/o

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birth

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olig/o

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scanty, few

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omphal/o

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umbilicus, navel

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pub/o

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pubis

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toc/o

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labor, birth

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ante-

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before

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dys-

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painful, difficult, abnormal

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ecto-

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outer, outside

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endo-

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in, within

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micro-

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small

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multi-

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many

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neo-

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new

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nulli-

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none

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poly-

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many, much

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post-

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after, behind

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pre-

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before

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supra-

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above

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-arche

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beginning

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-asthenia

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weakness

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-cele

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herniation, protrusion

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-centesis

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puncture to aspirate

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-ia

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condition of

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-ism

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condition of

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-metry

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measurement of

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-partum

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childbirth, labor

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-pexy

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surgical fixation

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-plasia

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formation, growth

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-plasty

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surgical repair, reconstruction

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-rrhage, -rrhagia

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flowing forth

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-rrhaphy

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suture

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-rrhea

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flow, discharge

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-scopy

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process of examining, examination

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-tomy

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incision

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estimated date of confinement (EDC); estimated date of delivery (EDD)

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the date an infant is expected to be born, calculated by counting forward 280 days (40 weeks) from the first day of the mother’s last menstrual period (LMP); due date

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fetal

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pertaining to a fetus

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gestational

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pertaining to pregnancy

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gravida

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a pregnant woman

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in vitro

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in an artificial environment

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intrauterine

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within the uterus

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last menstrual period (LMP)

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the date indicating the first day of patient’s last menstruation (menstrual period)

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meconium

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greenish-black first feces of a newborn

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menarche

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a girl’s first menstrual period

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menstruation; menses

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cyclic shedding of endometrial lining and discharge of bloody fluid from the uterus; occurs approximately every 28 days

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neonatal

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pertaining to the period immediately after an infant’s birth and continuing through the first 28 days of life

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neonate

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a newborn infant

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nulligravida

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a woman who has never conceived a child

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nullipara

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a woman who has never given birth to a child

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ovarian

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pertaining to an ovary

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para

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a woman who has given birth

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pelvic

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pertaining to the pelvis

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perineal

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pertaining to the perineum

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postpartum

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the period of time after birth

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prenatal

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the period of time preceding birth

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primigravida

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a woman who has had one pregnancy

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suprapubic

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above the pubic bone

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transabdominal

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across or through the abdomen

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transvaginal

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across or through the vagina

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stillbirth

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the birth of an infant who has died before delivery

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uterine

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pertaining to the uterus

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adenomyosis

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the presence of endometrial tissue growing through the myometrium

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amenorrhea

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abnormal absence of menstrual bleeding

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atrophic vaginitis

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inflammation of the vagina due to the thinning and shrinking of the tissues, as well as decreased lubrication

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bacterial vaginosis

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infection of the vagina caused by the disruption of the normal balance of bacteria, in which “good” bacteria is replaced by “harmful” bacteria

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cervical dysplasia

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development of abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix

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cervicitis

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inflammation of the cervix

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dysmenorrhea

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difficult or painful menstruation

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dyspareunia

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condition of experiencing pain during sexual intercourse

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endometriosis

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the presence of functional endometrial tissue somewhere other than in the lining of the uterus

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endometritis

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inflammation of the endometrium

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mastitis

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inflammation of the breast

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mastodynia

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pain in the breast

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menopause

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permanent ceasing of menses

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menorrhagia

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abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding during menstruation

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metrorrhagia

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irregular bleeding from the uterus between menstrual periods

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uterine fibroid; leiomyoma, fibromyoma, myoma

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benign growth that develops from the smooth muscular tissue of the uterus

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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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inflammation of the female pelvic organs (ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus) caused by infection by any of several microorganisms, such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis

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polycystic ovary syndrome

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condition characterized by irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, obesity, and enlarged ovaries due to hormone imbalance

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salpingitis

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inflammation of the uterine tube (salpinx)

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sexually transmitted disease (STD)

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any contagious disease acquired during sexual contact; also called sexually transmitted infection

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uterine prolapse

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protrusion of the uterus into or through the vagina

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vulvodynia

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chronic vulvar discomfort with complaints of burning and superficial irritation

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abortion (AB); spontaneous abortion (SAB)

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expulsion of an embryo or fetus (products of conception) from the uterus before viability; miscarriage

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incomplete abortion

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abortion in which part of the products of conception have passed but part (usually the placenta) remains in the uterus

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abruptio placentae

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premature detachment of a normally situated placenta

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Braxton Hicks contractions; false labor

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irregular weak uterine contractions that occur during pregnancy that usually cause little or no pain

168
Q

breech pregnancy

A

pregnancy in which the buttocks of the baby present at the bottom of the uterus, while the head remains in the upper part of the uterus

169
Q

dystocia

A

difficult childbirth

170
Q

eclampsia

A

seizures or coma in a patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension

171
Q

ectopic pregnancy

A

a pregnancy that occurs when the zygote implants itself outside the uterus

172
Q

gestational diabetes

A

diabetes that develops or first occurs during pregnancy

173
Q

infertility

A

inability of a couple to conceive, regardless of the cause

174
Q

lithotomy position

A

supine position with buttocks at the end of the operating table, hips and knees are fully flex, and the feet are strapped in position; common position for childbirth

175
Q

nuchal cord

A

loop(s) of umbilical cord wrapped around the neck of the fetus, posing risk or intrauterine hypoxia, fetal distress, or death

176
Q

oligohydramnios

A

an insufficient amount of amniotic fluid

177
Q

placenta previa

A

condition in which the placenta is implanted in the lower segment of the uterus instead of the upper part

178
Q

postpartum depression

A

form of clinical depression suffered by the mother that occurs soon after giving birth

179
Q

preeclampsia

A

development of hypertension with proteinuria, edema, or both, due to pregnancy

180
Q

prolapsed cord

A

slipping of the umbilical cord into the vagina before delivery

181
Q

rupture of membranes

A

spontaneous rupture of the amniotic sac with release of fluid preceding childbirth

182
Q

toxoplasmosis

A

infection caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii transmitted to humans through cat feces; if contacted by a pregnant woman, the infection can affect the fetus in many ways including profound physical abnormalities

183
Q

vertex

A

normal birth position of the fetus so that the crown of the head presents first in the cervix and vaginal canal

184
Q

atresia

A

congenital absence of a normal opening, such as the esophagus or anus

185
Q

atrial septal defect (ASD)

A

failure of an opening or foramen to close between the atria after birth

186
Q

cleft lip

A

congenital split in the upper lip associated with a cleft palate

187
Q

cleft palate

A

congenital split in the roof of the mouth caused by failure of the embryonic facial bones to fuse; often associated with cleft lip

188
Q

Down syndrome

A

congenital disorder characterized by intellectual impairment and physical abnormalities caused by a tripling of chromosome 21; trisomy 21

189
Q

gastroschisis

A

congenital defect in the anterior abdominal wall, usually accompanied by protrusion of the intestines

190
Q

jaundice of newborn

A

inability of an infant’s liver to metabolize bilirubin; usually disappears within 48-72 hours after birth

191
Q

microcephaly

A

congenital condition characterized by an abnormally small head; usually associated with intellectual impairment

192
Q

omphalocele

A

congenital herniation in which abdominal organs protrude into a baby’s umbilical cord

193
Q

patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

A

congenital disorder in which a fetal blood vessel connecting the left pulmonary artery with the descending aorta fails to close after birth

194
Q

spina bifida

A

congenital defect of incomplete vertebral closure that allows the spinal cord or meninges to protrude through a gap in the backbone

195
Q

tetralogy of Fallot

A

set of four congenital heart defects; ventricular septal defect, pulmonic valve stenosis, malposition of the aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy

196
Q

Turner syndrome

A

congenital disorder in which affected women have only one X chromosome instead of two, causing developmental abnormalities and infertility

197
Q

ventricular septal defect (VSD)

A

failure of an opening or formen to close between the heart ventricles after birth

198
Q

group B streptococcus

A

test for bacterium that, if transmitted from the mother, can cause life-threatening infections in newborns

199
Q

Papanicolaou (Pap) test

A

microscopic examination of cells collected from the vagina and cervix to detect abnormal changes (ex. cancer)

200
Q

pregnancy test

A

blood test to determine the presence of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) secreted by the placenta

201
Q

quad marker screen

A

blood test that measures the levels of four substances (alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin, estriol, and inhibin A) to determine the risk of having a baby with a birth defect

202
Q

amniocentesis

A

transabdominal aspiration of fluid from the amniotic sac to test for fetal lung immaturity or certain fetal problems, such as genetic defects or infections

203
Q

Apgar score

A

numeric result of a test conducted on an infant immediately after delivery to evaluate quickly the newborn’s physical condition

204
Q

chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

A

removal of a small piece of placental tissues (the villi of the chorion, which forms part of the placenta) during early pregnancy to test for fetal abnormalities

205
Q

colposcope

A

a thin lighted endoscope inserted into the vagina to allow for direct visualization of the vagina and cervix

206
Q

colposcopy

A

visual examination of the tissues of the cervix and vagina

207
Q

fetal ultrasound; obstetric ultrasound

A

ultrasound done during pregnancy that uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of a fetus, the placenta that nourishes it, and amniotic fluid the surrounds it

208
Q

fetoscope

A

special type of stethoscope used for listening to a fetus in the womb, usually used after about 18 weeks’ gestation

209
Q

hysterosalpingography (HSG)

A

x-ray examination of the uterus and uterine tubes after injection of contrast dye

210
Q

mammography

A

x-ray examination of the breasts; used to detect breast tumors

211
Q

pelvic ultrasound

A

ultrasound of the pelvic area

212
Q

pelvimetry

A

measurement of the dimensions of the pelvis to determine whether a woman can give birth through the vagina or if a cesarean section (C-section) will be required

213
Q

transvaginal ultrasound

A

ultrasound using a transducer inserted into the vagina to view the internal female reproductive organs

214
Q

colporrhaphy; anterior/posterior repair

A

surgical procedure that repairs a defect in the wall of the vagina

215
Q

cryosurgery

A

in gynecology, a procedure that uses liquid nitrogen to freeze a section of the cervix to destroy abnormal or precancerous cervical cells

216
Q

dilatation and curettage (D&C); dilation and curettage (D&C)

A

surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrial lining of the uterus is scraped with a curette

217
Q

hysterectomy

A

surgical removal of the uterus and cervix

218
Q

total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH)

A

surgical removal of the uterus and cervix (with or without removal of the ovaries and uterine tubes) through an incision in the abdomen

219
Q

vaginal hysterectomy

A

surgical removal of the uterus and cervix through an incision deep inside the vagina

220
Q

laparotomy

A

surgical incision into the abdominal cavity

221
Q

loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP); loop excision

A

gynecologic procedure that uses a thin, low-voltage electrified wire loop to cut abnormal tissue in the cervix

222
Q

mammoplasty

A

surgical repair of the breast

223
Q

mastopexy

A

plastic surgery (fixation) to elevate and reshape a breast by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue

224
Q

myomectomy

A

surgical removal of a uterine myoma

225
Q

oophorectomy

A

surgical removal of an ovary

226
Q

pessary

A

an elastic or rigid device inserted into the vagina to support the uterus or to correct any displacement

227
Q

salpingectomy; tubectomy

A

surgical removal of a uterine tube

228
Q

salpingo-oophorectomy

A

salpingo-oophorectomy of the ovary and its uterine tube (salpinx)

229
Q

uterotomy; hysterotomy

A

incision of the uterus

230
Q

vulvectomy

A

surgical removal of all or part of the vulva

231
Q

amniotomy; artificial rupture of membranes

A

artificial (purposeful) tearing of the amniotic sac to induce or accelerate labor

232
Q

cerclage

A

placement of a nonabsorbable suture, ring, or loop around a malfunctioning (incompetent) cervical opening

233
Q

cesarean section (C-section)

A

surgical operation for delivering a baby by cutting through the mother’s abdominal wall and uterus

234
Q

episiotomy

A

surgical incision through the perineum to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth

235
Q

induction of labor

A

attempt to start the childbirth process artificially by administering a drug to start labor or by puncturing the amniotic sac

236
Q

in vitro fertilization (IVF)

A

process whereby oocytes are placed in a medium to which spermatozoa are added for fertilization, which produces a zygote; the zygote is then introduced into the uterus to establish a successful pregnancy

237
Q

sterilization

A

rendering a person incapable of reproducing

238
Q

therapeutic abortion (TAB)

A

abortion performed for medical reasons (such as when the mother’s life is threatened by the pregnancy)

239
Q

tubal ligation

A

sterilization technique in which a woman’s uterine tubes are surgically blocked by tying (ligating), cutting, cauterizing, or a device to prevent oocytes from reaching the uterus; aka having one’s “tubes tied”

240
Q

contraceptive

A

device or drug that prevents conception (pregnancy)

241
Q

hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

A

administration of hormones (estrogen or progesterone) to women after menopause or oophorectomy

242
Q

abortifacient

A

drug that produces abortion

243
Q

ovulation induction

A

use of hormone therapy to stimulate ovulation (release of mature oocytes)

244
Q

oxytocin

A

hormone that causes contractions and promotes milk release during lactation; used to induce or stimulate labor

245
Q

tocolytic

A

drug used to suppress uterine contractions, often used in an attempt to arrest premature birth

246
Q

gynecology (GYN)

A

medical speciality concerned with the functions and diseases of the female genital tract, as well as endocrinology and reproductive physiology of the female

247
Q

midwifery

A

practice of providing holistic health care to the childbearing woman and newborn

248
Q

neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)

A

hospital department designed for care of critically ill premature and full-term infants

249
Q

neonatology

A

medical subspecialty of pediatrics concerned with the medical needs of newborns babies through the 28th day of life

250
Q

obstetrics (OB)

A

medical specialty concerned with childbirth and care of the mother

251
Q

pediatrics

A

medical specialty concerned with the study and treatment of children in health and disease during development from birth through adolescence

252
Q

reproductive endocrinology

A

medical subspecialty within gynecology and obstetrics that addresses hormonal functioning as it pertains to reproduction as well as the issue of infertility

253
Q

AB

A

abortion

254
Q

AFP

A

alpha-fetoprotein

255
Q

C-section

A

cesarean section

256
Q

CVS

A

chorionic villus sampling

257
Q

D&C

A

dilatation and curettage; dilation and curettage

258
Q

DOB

A

date of birth

259
Q

EDC

A

estimated date of confinement

260
Q

EDD

A

estimated date of delivery

261
Q

GBS

A

group B streptococcus

262
Q

GYN

A

gynecology; gynecologist

263
Q

hCG

A

human chorionic gonadotropin

264
Q

HRT

A

hormone replacement therapy

265
Q

HSG

A

hysterosalpingogram

266
Q

IVF

A

in vitro fertilization

267
Q

LEEP

A

loop electrosurgical excision procedure

268
Q

LMP

A

last menstrual period

269
Q

NICU

A

neonatal intensive care unit

270
Q

OB

A

obstetrics; obstetrician

271
Q

PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

272
Q

SAB

A

spontaneous abortion

273
Q

STD

A

sexually transmitted disease

274
Q

TAB

A

therapeutic abortion

275
Q

TAH

A

total abdominal hysterectomy

Medical Terminology (17 decks)

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