Glossary Part 4

Question 1

a radiogram of the urinary bladder after the injection of a contrast medium

Answer 1

cystogram

Question 2

measurement of the frunction and capacity of the urinary bladder by pressure-volume studies, often used to diagnose hyperactive bladder

Answer 2

cystometry

Question 3

direct endoscopic evaluation of the interior of the urinary bladder

Answer 3

cystoscopy

Question 4

identifiable changes in the endometrium and other tussles in response to the hormonal effects of progesterone

Answer 4

decidua

Question 5

the physiological or insutmental opening of the cervix

Answer 5

dilation

Question 6

an immunoprotien used for passive immunization to prevent D sensitization of the mother when exposed to fetal red blood cells that may have Rhesus D antigens

Answer 6

D Immunoglobulin (Rh0(D) Immunoglobulin)

Question 7

an intravascular coagulation abnormality originally describes int eh obstetric complication of abruptio placentae and intrauterine fetal demise

Answer 7

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC, Consumptive Coagulopathy)

Question 8

the simultaneous avoliblity of two sterile set-ups for either a vaginal or an abdominal delivery

Answer 8

Double Set-up

Question 9

a malignant solid germ cell tumor of the ovary

Answer 9

dysgerminoma

Question 10

intrauterine growth restriction leading to a small-for-dates baby, associated with placental insufficiency

Answer 10

Dysmaturity

Question 11

painful menstruation. may be primary (secondary to production of prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators causing uterine contractions) or secondary

Answer 11

dysmenorrhea

Question 12

difficult or painful intercourse

Answer 12

dyspareunia

Question 13

abnormal or difficult labor

Answer 13

dystocia

Question 14

painful urination

Answer 14

dysuria

Question 15

the convulsive form of pre-eclampsia-eclamplisia syndrome

Answer 15

eclampsia

Question 16

a pregnancy located outside uterine cavity

Answer 16

ectopic pregnancy

Question 17

the growth of the columnar epithelium of the endocervix onto the ectocervix

Answer 17

ectropion

Question 18

thinning or shortening of the cervix

Answer 18

effacement

Question 19

the conceptus form the blastocyst stage to the end the ht 8th week

Answer 19

embryo

Question 20

the procedure of obtaining endometrial tissue for diagnostic purposes

Answer 20

endometrial biopsy

Question 21

the presence of endometrial implants outside the uterus

Answer 21

endometriosis

Question 22

instrumental visualization of the interior of a hollow viscous

Answer 22

endoscopy