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Gestation

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Length of time from conception to birth

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Orifice

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Mouth; entrance, or outlet of any anatomical structure

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Fundus

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upper, rounded part of the uterus

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Bartholin glands

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glands within the vagina that provide lubrication during sexual excitement onto the vaginal orifice

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Vulva

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The external genitalia consisting of the labia majora and labia minora, the lips protecting the internal genitals

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What do the terms gestation and parturition mean?

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Gestation: period from fertilization of
the ovum until birth; parturition: process of
giving birth

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List the CF(s) for: ovary, vagina, uterus, cervix or cervix uteri, and the fallopian or eustachian tube.

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-oophor/o, ovari/o
-colp/o, vagin/o
-uter/o, metr/o, metri/o, hyster/o
-cervic/o
-salping/o

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CF for birth

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nat/o

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CF for milk

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galact/o or lact/o

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CF woman, female

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gynec/o

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CF breast

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mamm/o, mast/o

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menses; menstruation (cf)

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men/o

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perineum

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perine/o

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amnion (amniotic sac)

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amni/o

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suture of the perineum

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perine/o/rrhaphy

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Pertaining to before birth:

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pre/nat/al

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Pregnant woman (for the) first time:

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primi/gravida

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Pregnancy (that is) false:

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pseudo/o/cyesis

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Herniation or swelling of a fallopian tube:

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salpingocele

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Bad, painful, or difficult labor or childbirth:

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dys/tocia

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To bear (offspring) many times:

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multi/para

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Turning backward or behind:

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retro/version

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Inflammation of the cervix uteri (neck of the uterus):

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cervic/itis

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surgical puncture of the amnion:

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amni/o/centesis

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pertaining to after (the period of) birth:
post/nat/al
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inflammation within the uterus:
endo/metr/itis
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tumor of an ovary:
oophor/oma
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beginning of menses or menstruation:
men/arche
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to bear many (offspring):
multi/para
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surgical repair of the breast:
mamm/o/plasty or mast/o/plasty
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visual examination of the abdomen:
lapar/o/scopy
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excision or removal of the breast
mastect/omy
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Ectopic pregnancy
implantation and growth of fertilized ovum in places other than the uterine cavity abdominal pain and tenderness, slight vaginal bleeding, possible life-threatening rupture of the fallopian tube causing severe abdominal pain and intra-abdominal bleeding
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Lumpectomy
excision of a small, malignant tumor of the breast
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Modified radical mastectomy
* Entire breast and underarm lymph nodes removed, with chest muscles left intact
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Lymphadenectomy
Removal of the lymph node such as during a radical mastectomy
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Endometriosis
Growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside of the uterus, most commonly within the pelvic area
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Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstruation
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OCPs
abbreviation for oral contraceptives or birth control pills
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Dyspareunia
Pain during sexual intercourse
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Cerclage
encircling tissue with a pursestring suture, wire, or loop, usually placed around the cervix to prevent premature dilation (and then removed before delivery)
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insufflation
act of blowing pressurized air or gas into a cavity to enable visual examination, removal of an obstruction or a tissue sample, or application of medicine
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menarche:
initial menstrual period, typically occurring between ages 9 and 17
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eclampsia
most serious form of pregnancy-induced hypertension, characterized by grand mal seizure, coma, hypertension, proteinuria, and edema
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What are the three types of hysterectomy?
Subtotal hysterectomy— only uterus removed * (B) Total hysterectomy — uterus and cervix removed * (C) Total hysterectomy plus bilateral salpingooophorectomy (ovaries and fallopian tubes also removed)
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Transverse rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM) flap
Surgical creation of a skin flap using skin and fat from the lower half of the abdomen
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Dilation and curettage (D&C)
a procedure that involves dilation of the cervix and scraping away of the endometrial lining and abnormal tissue with a curette; can be used to resolve prolonged heavy menstrual bleeding
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insufflation
Introduction of air or gas to facilitate viewing internal organs; such as during a laparoscopy
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Papanicolaou (Pap) smear
Visual inspection of the vagina and cervix * Used to collect samples of mucus, discharge, cells, and exudates * Possibly including palpation of a portion of the reproductive system
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Mammography
Radiographic (x-ray) examination of the breasts * Use of a special machine that spreads and flattens breast tissue to a thin layer
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Culdoscopy
* Insertion of an endoscope through the posterior wall of the vagina into the pelvic cavity * Used to examine the pelvic cavity for signs of endometriosis or adhesions
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Amniocentesis
Transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac under ultrasound guidance to remove amniotic fluid
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visual examination of the vagina (and cervix):
colp/o/scopy
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Process of recording the uterus and fallopian tubes via radiography:
hyster/o/salping/o/graphy
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abnormal condition within the uterus (womb):
ENDO/METRI/OSIS
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Mrs. A. is menopausal and has symptoms of vaginal dryness and hot flashes. The physician prescribes a hormonal agent known as
estrogen
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Ms. Q. suffers from a vaginal yeast infection. To treat this fungal condition, the physician prescribes an agent called an
antifungal

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