Female Reproductive: Symptomatic, Diagnostic, and Operative Terms Flashcards
absence of menstruation
amenorrhea
absence of ovulation
anovulation
painful menstruation
dysmenorrhea
painful intercourse (coitus)
dyspareunia
abnormal white or yellow vaginal discharge
leukorrhea
excessive bleeding at the time of menstruation (menses)
menorrhagia
bleeding from the uterus at any time other than normal menstruation
metrorrhagia
scanty menstrual period
oligomenorrhea
irregular ovulation
oligo-ovulation
inflammation of the cervix
cervicitis
birth defects causing the abnormal development of a female organ or structure
congenital anomalies
congenital tumor composed of displaced embryonic tissue (teeth, bone, cartilage, and hair) more commonly found in an ovary; it is usually benign
dermoid cyst
displacement of the uterus from its normal position
displacement of uterus
abnormal forward bending of the uterus
anteflexion
abnormal backward bending of the uterus
retroflexion
backward turn of the whole uterus - also called tipped uterus
retroversion
condition characterized by migration of portions of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity
endometriosis
inflammation of the endometrium
endometritis
benign tumor in the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue
fibroid/fibromyoma/leiomyoma
abnormal passage such as from one hollow organ to another
fistula
abnormal opening between the vagina and rectum
rectovaginal fistula
abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina
vesicovaginal fistula
abnormal development of cervical tissue cells
cervical neoplasia
potentially cancerous abnormality of epithelial tissue of the cervix, graded according to the extent of abnormal cell formation: CIN 1 - mild dysplasia, CIN 2 - moderate dysplasia, CIN 3 - severe dysplasia
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
malignant cell changes of the cervix that are localized without any spread to adjacent structures
carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the cervix
cessation of menstrual periods owing to a lack of ovarian hormones
menopause
inflammation of one or both ovaries
oophoritis
cyst of the fallopian tube
parovarian cyst
scarring of tissue within the pelvic cavity as a result of endometriosis, infection, or injury
pelvic adhesions
inflammation of organs in the pelvic cavity usually including the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and endometrium - most often caused by bacteria
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
relaxation of supportive ligaments of the pelvic organs
pelvic floor relaxation
pouching of the bladder into the vagina
cystocele
pouching of the rectum into the vagina
rectocele
pouching sac of peritoneum between the vagina and rectum
enterocele
pouching of the urethra into the vagina
urethrocele
descent of the uterus down the vaginal canal
prolapse
inflammation of a fallopian tube
salpingitis
breaking down or severing of pelvic adhesions
adhesiolysis/adhesiotomy
removal of a cone-shaped portion of the cervix
cervical conization
suture to repair the vagina
colporrhaphy
repair of a cystocele
anterior repair
repair of a rectocele
posterior repair
anterior and posterior repair of a cystocele and rectocele
A&P repair
method of destroying tissue by freezing - used for treating dysplasia and early cancers
cryosurgery