Glossary Part 9 Flashcards
the presence in an individual of cells of different chromosomal constitutions
mosaicism
the secretion of the cervial mucous glands, its quality and quantity are influenced by estrogen and progesterone
estrogen makes it abundant and clear (Spinnbarkeit)
progesterones makes it scant, opaque, and cellular w/o fern pattern
cervical mucus
referring to first 28 days of life
neonatal
evaluation of the fetus by electronic heart monitoring, not in labor
nonstress test (NST)
infrequent menstruation
oligomenorrhea
the climax of sexual excitement
orgasm
atrophy of bone caused by demineralization
osteoporosis
stimulation of ovulation by artificial means
induction of ovulation
an octave-tide formed in the hypothalamus and noted in the posterior lobe of the pituitary
has stimulant effects on smooth muscle of the uterus and mammary glands
oxytocin
a cytologic meal of exfoliated cells used in early detection of cancer or for evaluation of a patient’s hormonal status
papanicolaou smear (pap smear)
the number of pregnancies of a particular woman in which the fetus is over 20 weeks gestation prior to delivery
parity
the floor or sling for the pelvic structures, located at the level of the pelvic outlet
most important structures are levator ani muscle and fascial sheaths
pelvic floor
an infection of the pelvic isceria, usually by sending routes
little etiology: n. gonorrhea, c. trachomatis
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
an imaginary plane passing through the pelvis that represents the upper boundary of the true pelvis
bounded posteriorly by the promontory and alas of the sacrum, laterally by the linea terminals, and anteriorly by the horizontal rami of the pubic bones and the upper margin of the symphysis pubis
pelvic inlet
laparoscopic surgery using multiple small incisions, specialized instruments and techniques
pelviscopic surgery
