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1
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Gestation

A

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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6
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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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7
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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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15
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suture of the perineum

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perine/o/rrhaphy

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16
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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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18
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Pregnancy (that is) false:

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pseudo/o/cyesis

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19
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Herniation or swelling of a fallopian tube:

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salpingocele

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20
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Bad, painful, or difficult labor or childbirth:

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dys/tocia

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21
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To bear (offspring) many times:

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multi/para

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22
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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

24
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surgical puncture of the amnion:

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amni/o/centesis

25
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pertaining to after (the period of) birth:

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post/nat/al

26
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inflammation within the uterus:

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endo/metr/itis

27
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tumor of an ovary:

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oophor/oma

28
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beginning of menses or menstruation:

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men/arche

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to bear many (offspring):

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multi/para

30
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surgical repair of the breast:

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mamm/o/plasty or mast/o/plasty

31
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visual examination of the abdomen:

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lapar/o/scopy

32
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excision or removal of the breast

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mastect/omy

33
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Ectopic pregnancy

A

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

34
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Lumpectomy

A

excision of a small, malignant tumor of the breast

35
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Modified radical mastectomy

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  • Entire breast and underarm
    lymph nodes removed, with
    chest muscles left intact
36
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Lymphadenectomy

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Removal of the lymph node such as during a radical mastectomy

37
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Endometriosis

A

Growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside of the uterus, most commonly within the pelvic area

38
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Dysmenorrhea

A

Painful menstruation

39
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OCPs

A

abbreviation for oral contraceptives or birth control pills

40
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Dyspareunia

A

Pain during sexual intercourse

41
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Cerclage

A

encircling tissue with a pursestring suture, wire, or loop, usually placed
around the cervix to prevent premature
dilation (and then removed before delivery)

42
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insufflation

A

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

43
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menarche:

A

initial menstrual period, typically
occurring between ages 9 and 17

44
Q

eclampsia

A

most serious form of
pregnancy-induced hypertension,
characterized by grand mal seizure, coma,
hypertension, proteinuria, and edema

45
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What are the three types of hysterectomy?

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Subtotal
hysterectomy—
only uterus removed
* (B) Total hysterectomy
— uterus and cervix
removed
* (C) Total hysterectomy
plus bilateral salpingooophorectomy (ovaries and fallopian tubes also removed)

46
Q

Transverse rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM) flap

A

Surgical creation of a skin
flap using skin and fat from
the lower half of the
abdomen

47
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Dilation and curettage (D&C)

A

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

48
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insufflation

A

Introduction of air or gas to
facilitate viewing internal
organs; such as during a laparoscopy

49
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Papanicolaou (Pap) smear

A

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

50
Q

Mammography

A

Radiographic (x-ray) examination of the breasts
* Use of a special machine that spreads and
flattens breast tissue to a thin layer

51
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Culdoscopy

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  • 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
52
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Amniocentesis

A

Transabdominal
puncture of the
amniotic sac under
ultrasound guidance to
remove amniotic fluid

53
Q

visual examination of the vagina (and
cervix):

A

colp/o/scopy

54
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Process of recording the uterus and fallopian tubes via radiography:

A

hyster/o/salping/o/graphy

55
Q

abnormal condition within the uterus (womb):

A

ENDO/METRI/OSIS

56
Q

Mrs. A. is menopausal and has symptoms
of vaginal dryness and hot flashes. The
physician prescribes a hormonal agent
known as

A

estrogen

57
Q

Ms. Q. suffers from a vaginal yeast
infection. To treat this fungal condition, the
physician prescribes an agent called an

A

antifungal

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