Female Reproductive system Flashcards
Gynec/o, gyn/o, F
Female
oophor/o
ovary-form and store eggs
Hyster/o, metr/i, metr/o
uterus-pear shaped muscular organ–menstruation, pregnancy, and labor
uterine
reffering to the uterus
cervic/o
cervix
colp/o, vagin/o
vagina- connects uterus to the outside of the body
episi/o, perine/o
perineum–space between vagina and rectum (female)–Space between scrotum and anus (male)
mamm/o, mast/o
breast
men/o
menstruation–periodic discharge of bloody fluid from non pregnant uterus
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy–removal of the uterus though abd.
TVH
total vaginal hysterectomy–remove uterus through vag.
GYN
gynecology or gynecologist
OB/GYN
obstetrics and gynecologist
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease–serve abd. pain, and infertility
HCG
pregnancy test
Pap
pap smear;specimen of cells from the cervix
SBE
self breast examine
OC
oral contraceptive
HUC
health unit coordinator
LPN
licensed practical nurse
MA, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
MD
Medical Doctor