Female Reproductive Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Adenocarcinoma
A
cancer of epithelium of a gland
2
Q
Anovulation
A
menstrual cycle in which ovulation fails to occur
3
Q
Axilla
A
armpit
4
Q
Curettage
A
involves scraping away surface cells of uterus
5
Q
Dysmenorrhoea
A
pelvic pain during menstruation
6
Q
Hysterectomy
A
removal of uterus
7
Q
Dysplasia
A
change in cell size, shape and organisation
8
Q
Dysuria
A
pain or discomfort when urinating
9
Q
Ectopic
A
not in the normal location
10
Q
Hirsutism
A
excessive growth of thick dark facial and body hair in women
11
Q
HER2
A
human epidermal growth factor receptor
12
Q
Insulin resistance
A
cells of the body become resistant to the effects of insulin
13
Q
Lumpectomy
A
removal of growth in breast together with some surrounding breast tissue
14
Q
Mastectomy
A
removal of whole breast
15
Q
Menses
A
menstruation
