Med Term 2 Obstetrics And Gynecology Flashcards
Amni/o
Amnion
Cervic/o
Neck, Cervix
Chori/o
Chorion
Colp/o
Vagina
Embry/o
Embryo
Episi/o
Vulva
Fet/o
Fetus
Gynec/o
Women, female
Hyster/o
Uterus
Lapar/o
Abdomen
Mamm/o
Breast
Mast/o
Breast
Men/o
Menses, mestruation
Metr/o
Uterus
Nat/o
Childbirth
O/o
Egg
oophor/o
Ovary
Ovari/o
Ovary
Salping/o
Uterine (fallopian) tube
Uter/o
Uterus
Vagin/o
Vagina
Abortion
Discharge of embryo from uterus before about 20th week of gestation
Abruptio placentae
Emergency condition occurring when placenta tears away from uterine wall prior to birth of fetus; requires immediate delivery of the baby
Atresia
Lack of normal body opening; for example hysteratresia is closing of cervix, usually from scarring
Breast cancer
Malignant tumour of breast; usually forms in milk glands or lining of milk ducts
Cervical Cancer
Malignant tumours of cervix
Cesarean section
Surgical brith of a baby through incision into abdominal and uterine walls, named for Roman emperor Julius Caesar, who is said to be the first person birthed by this method
Chorionic villus sampling
Removal of small piece of chorion for genetic analysis can be done at earlier stage of pregnancy then amniocentesis
Conization
Surgical removal of a core of cervical tissue for biopsy
Cystocele
Hernia or outpouching of bladder protrudes into vagina; can cause irniary frequency and urgency and block vagina
Dilation and Curettage
Surgical procedure of widening cervix and scraping or auctioning out endometrial lining of uterus; often performed after spontaneous abortion or to stop excessive bleeding from other causes
Ectopic pregnancy
Pregnancy occurring outside of uterus, usually in uterine tubes; growing fetus will rupture uterine tube required a salpingectomy
Endometriosis
Condition when endometrial tissue appears throughout pelvic or abdominal cavity causes recurring pain and scarring
Endometrial cancer
Cancerous tumour forms in lining of uterus
Fetal monitoring
Use of electronic equipment placed on mothers abdomen or fetus scalp to check fetal heart rate and fetal heart tone during labour
Fibrocystic breast disease
Benign cysts in breast tissue not precancerous
Fibroid tumor
Benign tumor of fiberlike tissue; most common type of tumour in women
Fistula
Abnormal passageway that develops between two structures
Hemolytic disease of the newborn
Condition developing in fetus when mother blood type is RH-negative and babies blood is RH-Positive
In vitro Fertilization
Infertility treatment ova are removed from woman and fertilized by sperm externally resulting embryos are returned to uterus for development commonly called test tube bay
Infertility
Inability to produce children, generally defined as no pregnancy after properly timed intercourse for one year
Ovarian Cancer
Cancerous tumour found in Ovary
Papanicolaou smear
Test for early detection of cervical cancer , cells are removed from scraping and examined under microscope
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Chronic or acute infection, usually bacterial that ascends through female reproductive tract and out into pelvic cavity can result in scarring that interferes with fertility
Placenta Previa
Placenta forms in lower portion of uterus and blocks birth canal can require C section
Premature birth
Birth of fetus before 37 weeks of gestation
Premenstrual Syndrome
Symptoms that develop just prior to onset of menstrual period period, can include irratibility, headache, tender breasts, and anxiety
Prolapsed uterus
Fallen uterus that can cause cervix to protrude through vaginal opening
Rectocele
Protrusion or herniation of rectum in vagina
Stillbirth
Birth in which viable-aged fetus dies shortly before or at time of birth
Tubal Ligation
Surgical tying off of uterine tubes to prevent pregnancy
