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Med Term for FINAL Flashcards

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amniocentesis

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transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac under ultrasound guidance using a needle and syringe to remove amniotic fluid. fluid is used to study genetic disorders and fetal maturity

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insufflation

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delivery of pressurized air or gas into a cavity, chamber, or organ to allow visual examination, remove an obstruction, or apply medication. performed to increase the distance between structures

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tubal insufflation

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test for patency of the uterine tubes made by transuterine insufflation with carbon dioxide; rubin test

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colposcopy

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examination of the vagina and cervix. used to identify areas of cervical dysplasia if they have an abnormal pap

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laparoscopy

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examination of the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope through one or more small incisions in the abdominal wall

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chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

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sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis of potential genetic defects. this can be done the first trimester of pregnancy

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endometrial biopsy

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removal of a sample of uterine endometrium for microscopic study. used in fertility assessment to confirm ovulation, and cause of post-menapausal bleeding

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Papanicolaou (Pap) test

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cytological study used to detect abnormal cells sloughed from the cervix and vagina. common to screen for cervical cancer

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mammography

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radiographic examination of the breast to screen for breast cancers. to detect tumors, cysts, microcalcifictions

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hysterosalpingography

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radiography of the uterus and uterine tubes (oviducts) following injection of a contrast medium. determine pathology in uterine cavity, evaluate tubal patency, determine cause of infertility

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ultrasonography (US)

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process by which high-frequency sound waves produce and display an image from reflected “echoes” on a monitor

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pelvic US

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evaluate abnormalities in the female reproductive system as well as the fetus in the obstetric patient

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transvaginal US

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probe inserted into vagina, sharp image of pathological and normal structures within the pelvis

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breast implant revision

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surgery designed to correct an unsuccessful procedure that has created a cosmetic problem or poses a health risk. common to replace older silicone implants with new saline-filled implants

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cerclage

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suturing the cervix to prevent it from dilating prematurely during pregnancy, decrease the chance of spontaneous abortion

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cesarean birth

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incision of the abdomen and uterus to remove the fetus. common in the event of cephalopelvic disproportion, sexually transmitted diseases, fetal distress, and breech presentation

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colpocleisis

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surgical closure of the vaginal canal

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conization

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excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue, such as mucosa of the cervix, for histological examination

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cordocentesis

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sampling of fetal blood drawn from the umbilical vein and performed under ultrasound guidance

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cryosurgery

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process of freezing tissue to destroy cells. used for chronic cervical infections and erosions

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dilatation and currettage (D&C)

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widening of the cervical canal with a dilator and scraping of the uterine endometrium with a curette

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episiorrhaphy

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repair of a lacerated vulva or an episiotomy

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episiotomy

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incision of the perineum from the vaginal orifice usually done to prevent tearing of the tissue to facilitate childbirth

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hysterectomy

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excision of the uterus

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subtotal hysterectomy

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cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes remain

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total hysterectomy

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cervix is removed, but ovaries and fallopian tubes remain

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total plus bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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total hysterectomy, including uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries

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intrauterine device

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plastic or metal object placed inside the uterus to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterine lining

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lumpectomy

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excision of a small primary breast tumor “lump” and some of the normal tissue that surrounds it

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mammoplasty

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surgical reconstruction of the breasts to change size, shape, or position

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augmentation mammoplasty

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breast enlargement to increase breast size or to replace one that has been surgically removed

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reduction mammoplasty

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breast reduction to reduce the size of a large, pendulous breast

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mastectomy

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excision of the entire breast

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total (simple) mastectomy

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excision of the entire breast, nipple, areola, and the involved overlying skin

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modified radical mastectomy

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excision of the entire breast, including the lymph nodes in the underarm

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radical mastectomy

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excision of the entire breast, all underarm lymph nodes, and chest wall muscles under the breast

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myomectomy

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excision of a myomatous tumor, generally uterine

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reconstructive breast surgery

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reconstruction of a breast that has been removed b/c of cancer or other disease

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tissue (skin) expansion

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common breast reconstruction technique in which a balloon expander is inserted beneath the skin, saline solution is injected to increase size, expander is then replaced with more permanent implant

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cesarean birth

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incision of the abdomen and uterus to remove the fetus. common in the event of cephalopelvic disproportion, sexually transmitted diseases, fetal distress, and breech presentation

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salpingo-oophorectomy

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excision of an ovary and fallopian tube. can be right, left, or bilateral

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conization

A

excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue, such as mucosa of the cervix, for histological examination

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cordocentesis

A

sampling of fetal blood drawn from the umbilical vein and performed under ultrasound guidance

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cryosurgery

A

process of freezing tissue to destroy cells. used for chronic cervical infections and erosions

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dilatation and currettage (D&C)

A

widening of the cervical canal with a dilator and scraping of the uterine endometrium with a curette

46
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episiorrhaphy

A

repair of a lacerated vulva or an episiotomy

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episiotomy

A

incision of the perineum from the vaginal orifice usually done to prevent tearing of the tissue to facilitate childbirth

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hysterectomy

A

excision of the uterus

49
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subtotal hysterectomy

A

cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes remain

50
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total hysterectomy

A

cervix is removed, but ovaries and fallopian tubes remain

51
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total plus bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

A

total hysterectomy, including uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries

52
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intrauterine device

A

plastic or metal object placed inside the uterus to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterine lining

53
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lumpectomy

A

excision of a small primary breast tumor “lump” and some of the normal tissue that surrounds it

54
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mammoplasty

A

surgical reconstruction of the breasts to change size, shape, or position

55
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augmentation mammoplasty

A

breast enlargement to increase breast size or to replace one that has been surgically removed

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reduction mammoplasty

A

breast reduction to reduce the size of a large, pendulous breast

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mastectomy

A

excision of the entire breast

58
Q

total (simple) mastectomy

A

excision of the entire breast, nipple, areola, and the involved overlying skin

59
Q

modified radical mastectomy

A

excision of the entire breast, including the lymph nodes in the underarm

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radical mastectomy

A

excision of the entire breast, all underarm lymph nodes, and chest wall muscles under the breast

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myomectomy

A

excision of a myomatous tumor, generally uterine

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reconstructive breast surgery

A

reconstruction of a breast that has been removed b/c of cancer or other disease

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tissue (skin) expansion

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common breast reconstruction technique in which a balloon expander is inserted beneath the skin, saline solution is injected to increase size, expander is then replaced with more permanent implant

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tubal ligation

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procedure that ties the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. performed during laparoscopy

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