Med Term Quiz 1 Flashcards
pyosalpinx
accumulation of pus in a uterine tube
primipara
woman who has had one pregnancy that has resulted in a viable offspring
gestation
pregnancy; 40 weeks in humans
chancre
primary syphilitic sore
retroversion
entire organ, such as the uterus, that is tipped backward from its normal position
congenital
present at birth
dystocia
difficult labor or childbirth
atresia
congenital absence of a normal body opening, such as the vagina
Down syndrome
trisomy 21
pruritus vulvae
intense itching of the external female genitalia
asymptomatic
without symptoms
metrorrhagia
irregular uterine bleeding between menstrual periods
menarche
beginning of menstrual function
leiomyoma
benign uterine tumor composed of muscle and fibrous tissue
oligomenorrhea
infrequent menstrual flow
parturition
process of giving birth
eclampsia
most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy
viable
capable of living outside the uterus
condylomas
genital warts
primigravida
woman during her first pregnancy
adenopathy
enlargement or disease of the glands, especially the lymphatic glands:
chlamydia
a widespread, often asymptomatic sexually transmitted disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Most women have no symptoms, males have urethritis
GC screen
Testing for gonorrhea
Herpes lesions
Grouped vesicles filled with serous fluid
introitus
An entrance that goes into a canal or hollow organ. Ex- vaginal orifice
labia
major externally visible portions of the vulva. There are two pairs- labia majora and labia minora. The labia surround and protect clitoris and openings of the vagina and urethra.
LMP
Last menstrual period
monilial
Denoting a thrush infection, caused by the fungus Candida
OCPs
Oral Contraceptive Pills
pruritus
Itching
R/O
Rule Out
Wet Prep
a sample of vaginal discharge is observed by wet mount microscopy
