female reproductive system objective terms

Question 1

downward displacement of the vagina

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colpoptosis

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excessively large breasts

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hypermastia

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abnormally small breasts

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hypomastia

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downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina

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hysteroptosis

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procedure for examining the vagina

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colposcopy

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record of the uterus and fallopian tubes

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hysterosalpingogram

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instrument for examining the uterus

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hysteroscope

Question 8

procedure for examining the uterus

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hysteroscopy

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record of a breast exam

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mammogram

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test used to detect cancer cells, most commonly the cervix

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pap smear

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imaging procedure using sound waves emitted from a device inserted in the vagina

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transvaginal sonography

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inner layer of uterine tissue

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endometrium

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specialist in medical issues specific to women

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gynecologist

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study of medical issues specific to women

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gynecology

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middle layer of uterine muscle tissue

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myometrium

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slow labor

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bradytocia

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difficult labor

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dystocia

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another term for pregnant

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gravida

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hernia of the uterus

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hysterocele

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rupture of the uterus

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hysterorrhexis

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surgical puncture of the amnion

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amniocentesis

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instrument for recording the baby’s heart rate during contractions; also known as fetal heart monitor

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cardiotocograph

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procedure for measuring the fetus

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fetometry

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procedure for measuring the head size of the baby and pelvis size of the mother

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pelvicephalometry

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instrument for recording the strength of labor contractions

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tocodynagraph

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time before birth

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antepartum

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pertaining to birth

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natal

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pertaining to new birth; normally the first 28 days after birth

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neonatal

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specialist in the neonatal period

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neonatologist

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study of the neonatal period

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neonatology

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specialist in pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns

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obstetrician

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branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns

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obstetrics

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pertaining to after birth

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postnatal, postpartum

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pertaining to before birth

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prenatal