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Female Reproductive System Flashcards

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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 to 20 separate portions of the memory gland that radiate from the center area deep in the nipple like wheel spokes and comprise the body of mammary glands. Each is drained by a single lactiferous duct

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Lobules of mammary gland

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Subdivision of the lobes of the memory glands that make breast milk also called lactiferous lobes

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Nipple

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Projection of the breast surface through which milk can be secreted

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Genitalia

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External and internal organ of reproduction

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Overies

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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 gamemy or sex cell when fertilized by a spermint develops into an ovum man is capable of developing into a new individual

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Corpus luteum

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Temporary and a congruent 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 oosite matures is ovulated and enters the uterus through the uterine tubes during this time. Ovarian hormonal secretions affect endometrial changes. If fertilization does not occur, the endometrium is shed and menstrual flow begins. The cycle asked 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 spermatazune ; an egg cell

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Uterine tubes, salpinges, fallopian tubes

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Tubular structures that carry oocytes from the ovary to the uterus

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Fimbriae

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Finger-like extensions of each uterine tube the 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 adjacent parts. The adnexa of the uterus consist of uterine tombs, 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 uterine 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 lives 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 tissue and 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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Plans to 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 general organs

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Labia minora, labium minus

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Inner fold of the labia that surrounds the opening to the vagina and urethra

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Mons pubis

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Rounded mount 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 toxic to the pubis that includes the anus posteriorly and external genital 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 incases the fetus and provides a cushion for the fetus as the mother moves

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Chorion

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Uttermost membrane surrounding the fetus

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Conception, fertilization

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Fertilization of an oocite by sperm fertilization of oocyte by a sperm

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Effacement

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Thinning of the cervix and preparation for delivery

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Embryo

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The developing organism from conception until the end of the 8th week of gestation

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Fetus

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Developing embryo from the end of the 8th week of gestation until delivery

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Gamete

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An organism’s reproductive cells such as sperm or oocyte

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Gestation, pregnancy

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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 memory glands after childbirth

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Lochia

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Normal vaginal discharge consists of mucus, blood and tissue debris following childbirth

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Ovulation

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Processing of discharging an oocyte from an ovary

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Placenta

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Temporary Oregon implanted in the uterus through which the embryo/ fetus received 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 stock between the embryo/ fetus and the placenta that contains two arteries and one vein composed of blood vessels and connected 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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54
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Ceric/o

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Neck or 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 or pelvic cavity

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Perine/o

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Perineum (area between the anus and the vulva)

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Salping/o

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Salpinx or uterine tube or fallopian tube

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Uter/o

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Uterus

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Vagina/o

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Vagina

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Vulv/o

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Vulva

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Amni/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 or 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 for this from the 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 or fluid?

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Lact/o

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Milk

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Mamm/o

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Breast or memory gland

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Mast/o

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Breast or memory gland

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Nat/o

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Birth

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Olig/o

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Scanty or few

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Omphal/o

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Umbilicus or navel

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Pub/o

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Pubis

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Toc/o

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Labor or birth

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Ante-

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Before

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Dys-

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Painful or difficult to abnormal

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Ecto-

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Outer or outside

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Endo-

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In or 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 or much

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Post-

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After or 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 or 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 or labor

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-pexy

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Surgical fixation

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-plasia

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Formation or growth

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-plasty

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Surgical repair or 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 or discharge

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-scopy

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Process of examining or 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 and infant is expected to be born calculated by counting forward 280 days 40 weeks from the first day of the mother’s last menstruational period (LMP) also known as the due date?

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Fetal

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Pertaining to a fetus

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Gastational

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Pertaining to a 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 data indicating the first day of a 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 menstruational period

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Menstruation, menses

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Cyclic shedding of endometrial lining and discharge a bloody fluids 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, newborn

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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 is giving 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 proceeding 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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Transabdoinal

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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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Pertain 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 thinning and shrinking of the tissue as well as decrease lubrication

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Bacterial vaginosis

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Infection of the vagina caused by distribution of the normal balance of bacteria in which good bacteria is a 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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Difficulty or painful menstruation

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Dyspareunia

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Condition of experiencing pain during sexual intercourse

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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 breasts

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Mastodynia

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Pain in the breasts

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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

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Polycystic ovary syndome

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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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Uterine fibroid, leiomyoma, fibromyoma, myoma

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Benign growth that develops from 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.

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Salpingitis

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Inflammation of the uterine tube (salpinx)

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Abortion (AB), spontaneous abortion (SAB)

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Expulsion of an embryo or fetus (product of conception) from the uterus before viability also called a 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 labour

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

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Breach pregnancy

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Pregnancy in which the buttocks of the baby presents at the bottom of the uterus while the head remains of the upper part of the uterus

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Dystocia

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Difficult. Childbirth

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Eclampsia

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Seizure or coma in a patient with pregnancy induced hypertension

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Pregnancy that occurs when the zygote implants itself outside the uterus

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Gestational diabetes

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Diabetes that develops or first occurs during pregnancy

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Infertility

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Inability of a couple to conceive regardless of the cause

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Lithotomy position

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Supine position the buttocks at the end of the operating table, hips and knees fully flexed and the feet strapped in position, position for childbirth

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Nuchal cord

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Loops of umbilical cord wrapped around the neck of the fetus posing risk for inner uterine hypoxia fetal distress or death

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Oligohydramnios

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An insufficient amount of amniotic fluid

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Placenta previa

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

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Postpartum depression

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

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Preeclamsia

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

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Prolapsed cord

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Slipping of the umbilical cord into the vagina before delivery

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Rupture of membranes

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Spontaneous rupture of the amniotic sac with release of fluid proceeding childbirth

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Toxoplasmosis

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Infection caused by the protozoan parasite toxioplasmine gondial transmitted to humans through cat feses if contracted by a pregnant woman. The infection can affect the fetus in many ways, including profound physical abnormalities

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Vertex

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

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Atresia

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Congenital absence of a normal opening such as the esophagus or anus

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Atrial septal defect (ASD)

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Failure of an opening or foramen to close between the Atria after birth

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Cleft lip

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Congenital split in the upper lip associated with cleft palate

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Cleft palate

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Congenital split in the roof of the mouth caused by failure of the embryonic facial bone to fuse often associated with cleft lip

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Down syndrome

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Congenital disorder characterized by intellectual impairment and physical abdominality is caused by a tripling of chromosome 21. Also called trichomy 21

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Gastroschisis

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Congenital defect in the anterior abdominal wall, usually a company by protrusion of the intestines

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Jaundice of newborn

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Inability of an infant’s liver to metabolize bile reuben usually disappears within 48 72 hours after birth

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Microcephaly

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Congenital condition characterized by the abnormally small head usually associated with an intellectual impairment

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Omphalocele

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

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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

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Genital disorder in which a fetal blood vessel connects in the left pulmonary artery with the descending aorta fails too close after birth

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Spina bifida

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

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Tetralogy of fallot

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Set a four congenital heart defects ventricles sapetal defect, pulmonic valve stenosis, malposition of the aorta and right ventricular hypertrophy

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Turner syndrome

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Congenital disorder in which affected women have only one x chromosome instead of two causing developmental abnormalities and infertility

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Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

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Failure of an opening or foramen to close between the heart ventricles after birth

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Group B streptococcus

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Test for bacterium that if transmitted from the mother can cause life’s threatening infection to the newborn

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Papanicolaou (pap) test

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Microscope examination of cells collected from the vagina and cervix to detect abnormal changes

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Pregnancy test

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Blood test to determine the presence of the hormone human chorionic gestrophin secreted by the placenta

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Quad marker screen

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A blood test that measures the levels of four substances, (alpha fetal protein, human chorlonic gandotropin estral, and inhibit a to determine the risk of having A) baby with birth defects

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TORCH panel

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Group of tests that screen for antibodies to common infections that can be transmitted for mother to fetus. It is an acumen for toxoplasmosis other inflections, rubell,a cytomegloeovirus and herpes simplex

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Amniocentesis

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

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Apgar score

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

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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

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Removal of a small piece of placenta tissue, (the villa of the corrosion which forms part of the placenta during early pregnancy) to test for fetal abnormalities

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Colposcope

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

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Colposcopy

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Visual examination of the tissue of the cervix and vagina

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Fetal ultrasound, obstetric ultrasound

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Ultrasound dundering pregnancy that uses reflective sound waves produce a picture of a fetus, the placenta that nourishes it and the amniotic fluid that surrounds it

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Fetoscope

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

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Hysterosalpingography (HSG)

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

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Mammography

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X-ray examination of the breast used to detect breast tumors

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Pelvic unltrasound

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Ultrasound of the pelvic area

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Pelvimetry

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Measurement of the dimensions of the pelvis to determine whether a woman can give birth through the vagina or if cesarean section will be required

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Transvaginal ultrasound

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

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Colporrhaphy, anterior/posterior repair

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Surgical procedure that repairs a defect and the wall of the vagina

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Cryosurgery

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

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Dilatation and curettage (D&C), dialating and curettage

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Surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrial lining of the universe is scraped with a curette

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Hysterectomy

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Surgical removal of the uterine and cervix

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Total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH)

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

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Vaginal hysterectomy

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Surgical removal of the uterus and cervix threw an incision deep inside the vagina

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Laparotomy

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Surgical incision into the abdominal cavity

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Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), loop excision

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Gynecologic procedure that uses a thin low voltage electrified wire loop to cut out abdominal tissue in the cervix

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Mammoplasty

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Surgical repair of the breast

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Mastopexy

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

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Myomectomy

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Surgical removal of a uterine myoma

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Oophorectomy

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Surgical removal of an ovary

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Pessary

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An elastic or rigid advice inserted into the vagina to support the uterus or to connect any displacement

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Salpingectomy, tubectomy

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Surgical removal of a uterine tube

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Salpingooophorectomy

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Surgical removal of the ovary and it s uterine tubes (salpinx)

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Uterotomy, hysterotomy

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Incision of the uterus

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Vulvectomy

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Surgical removal of all are part of the vulva

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Amniotomy, artificial rupture of membranes

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Artificial purposeful tearing of the amniotic sac to induce or accelerate labor

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Cerciage

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Placement of a non-absorbital suture ring or loop around a malfunctioning (incompetent) cervical opening

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Cesarean section (C-section)

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

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Episiotomy

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Surgical incision through the perineum to enlarge the vagina and a assist childbirth

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Induction of lanor

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

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In vitro fertilization (IVF)

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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

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Sterilization

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Rendering a person incapable of reproducing

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Therapeutic abortion (TAB

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Abortion performed for medical reasons, such as when the mother’s life is threatened by the pregnancy

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Tubal ligation

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Sterilization technique in which a woman’s uterine tubes are surgically blocked by tying ligating cutting cauterizing or a device to prevent oocites from reaching the uterus also known as having one’s tubes tied

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Contraceptive

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Device or drug that prevents conception

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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

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Administrations of hormones example estrogen progesterone to women after menopause or oophorectomy

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Abortifacient

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Drug that produces abortion

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Ovulation induction

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Use of hormone therapy to stimulate ovulation. Release of mature oocytes

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Oxytocin

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Hormone that causes contractions and promotes milk release during lactation also used to induce or stimulate labor

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Tocolytic

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Drug use to suppress uterine contractions often used in an attempt to arrest premature birth

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Gynecology (GYN)

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Medical specialty concerning with the function and disease of the female genital tract as well as endocrinology and reproductive physiology of the female

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Gynecologist (GYN)

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Physician who specializes in gynecology

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Midwifery

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

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Neonative intensive care unit (NICU)

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Hospital department designed for care of critically ill premature and fulli-term infants

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Neonatology

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Medical specialty of pediatrics concerned with the medical needs of newborn babies through the 28th day of life

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Neonatologist

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Physician specializing in neonatology

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Obstetrics (OB)

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Medical specialty concerned with childbirth and care of the mother

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Obstetrician (OB)

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Physician who specializes in Obstetrics

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Pediatrics

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

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Pediatrician

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Physician who specializes in pediatrics

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Reproductive endocrinology

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Medical subspeciality within gynecology and obstetrics that addresses hormonal functioning as it pertains to reproductive as well as the issue of infertility

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Reproductive endocrinologist

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Physician who practices reproductive endocrinology

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AB

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Abortion

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AFP

A

Alpha fetoprotein

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C-section

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Cesarean section

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CVS

A

Chorionic Villus sampling

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D&C

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Dilatation and curettage, dilation and curettage

266
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DOB

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Date of birth

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EDC

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Estimated date of confinement

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EDD

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Estimated date of delivery

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GBS

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Group B. Streptococcus

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GYN

A

Gynecology, gynecologist

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hCG

A

Human chorionic gonadotropin

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HRT

A

Hormone replacement therapy

273
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HSG

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Hysterosalpingogram

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IVF

A

In vitro fertilization

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LEEP

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Loop electrosurgical excision procedure

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LMP

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Last menstrual period

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NICU

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Neonatal intensive care unit

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OB

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Obstetrics, obstetrician

279
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PID

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

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SAB

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Spontaneous abortion

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STD

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Sexually transmitted disease

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TAB

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Therapeutic abortion

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TAH

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Total abdominal hysterectomy

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