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OB and GYN Key terms Flashcards

1
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region including the fallopian tube and ovary

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adnexa

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2
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region of the pelvis located above the pelvic brim

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false pelvis

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3
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the one fimbriae attached to the ovary

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fimbriae ovarica

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4
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a bony ridge on the inner surface of the ilium and pubic bones that divides the true and false pelvis

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iliopectineal line

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5
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extension of the double layer of peritoneum between visceral organs

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ligament

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6
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onset of menstrual cycle

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menarche

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7
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cessation of menses

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menopause

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8
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the surface region in both males and females between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx; area below the pelvic floor

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perineum

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9
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time before the onset of menstrual cycle

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premenarche

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10
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refers to the process of physical changes by which a child’s body becomes an adult body capable of reproduction

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puberty

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11
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region of the pelvis found below the pelvic brim

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true pelvis

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12
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absence of menstruation

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amenorrhea

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13
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scar from previous corpus luteum

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corpus albicans

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14
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a fluid structure formed from the graafian follicle after ovulation; produces progesterone

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corpus luteum

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15
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protusion within the graafian follicle containing the oocyte

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cumulus oophorus

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16
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painful menses

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dysmenorrhea

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17
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hormone secreted by the follicle, promoting growth of the endometrium

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estrogen

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18
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functional or physiological ovulatory cyst consisting of an ovum surrounded by a layer of cells

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follicle

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19
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hormone that stimulates growth and maturation of the graafian follicle(s)

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follicle stimulating hormonde

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20
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mature follicle containing a cumulus mass with a single oocyte

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graafian follicle

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21
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hormone that stimulates ovulation

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luteinizing hormone

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22
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the last menstrual cycle

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menopause

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23
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abnormally heavy or long menses

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menorrhagia

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24
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monthly cyclic changes in the female reproductive system typically 28 days in length

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menstrual cycle

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25
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term used to describe pelvic pain preceding oculation

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mittelschmerx

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26
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time between monthly menstrual cycles that exceeds 35 days

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oligomenorrhea

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27
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explosive release of an ovum from a ruptured graafian follicle

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ovulation

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28
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transition period occurring several years before menopause

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perimenopausal

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29
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time between monthly menstrual cycles that is fewer than 21 days

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polymenorrhea

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30
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an unusually early onset of puberty

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precocious puberty

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31
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hormone that helps to prepare and maintain the endometrium

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progesterone

32
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benign invasive glowth of endometrium into the myometrium

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adenomyosis

33
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intrauterine adhesions ablating the endometrial lining

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Asherman syndrome

34
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small cyst within the vagina

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Gartner duct cyst

35
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blood accumulation in the vagina

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hematocolpos

36
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blood accumulation in the uterus

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hematometra

37
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blood accumulation in the uterus and vagina

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hematometrocolpos

38
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proliferation of the endrometrial lining

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hyperplasia

39
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mass distorting the myometrium; most common location

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intramural leiomyoma

40
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most common benign gynecological tumor of the myometrium

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leiomyoma

41
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combination of pleural effusion, ascites, and an ovarian mass that resolve after surgery

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Meigs syndrome

42
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mass distorting the endometrium; least common but most likely to cause symptoms

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submucosal leiomyoma

43
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mass found on the serosal surface of the uterus

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subserosal leiomyoma

44
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entiestrogen medication used in treating breast cancer

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tamoxifen

45
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a term used to describe the sonographic appearance of a dense ovarian dermoid tumor

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Tip or the iceberg```

46
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a collection of extravated endometrial tissue

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endometrioma

47
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a condition occurring when active endometrial tissue invades the peritoneal cavity

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endometriosis

48
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a substitute for luteinizing hormone used in fertility assistance to trigger ovulation

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human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

49
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dilatation of the fallopian tube with fluid

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hydrosalpinx

50
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an anomalous sac protruding from the ileum; caused by an incomplete closure of the yolk stalk

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Meckel diverticulum

51
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a general classification for inflammatory conditions of the cervix, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and peritoneal surfaces

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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

52
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inflammation within the fallopian tubes

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salpingitis

53
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scarring caused by previous dilation and curettage or spontaneous abortion; demonstrated as hyperechoic band of echoes within the endometrial cavity

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synechia

54
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firsts trimester pregnancy loss

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abortion

55
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extra embryonic membrane that lines the chorion and contains the fetus and amniotic fluid

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amnion

56
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consists of an outer trophoblast and an inner cell mass

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blastocyst

57
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fetal heart rate below 90 beats per minute

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bradycardia

58
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outermost of the fetal membrane;

ultimately shrinks and is obliterated by the amnion between the 12-16 weeks

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chorion

59
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name applie to the endometrium during pregnancy

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decidua

60
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portion of the endometrium on which the implanted conceptus rests

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decidua basalis

61
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decidua that covers the surface of the implanted conceptus

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decidua capsularis

62
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decidua exclusive of the area occupied by the implanted conceptus ; aka decidua vera

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decidua perietalis

63
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composed of the decidua capsularis and decidua parietalis; thick hyperechoic rim surrounding a sonolucency ; indicative of an intrauterine pregnancy

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double decidua sign

64
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term used for a developing zygote through the tenth week of gestation

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embryo

65
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length of time based on conception

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embryological age

66
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gestational weeks 6-10

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embryonic phase

67
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visualization of the amniotic cavity without the presence of an embryo

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empty amnion sign

68
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length of time calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period

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gestational age

69
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fluid-filled structure normally found in the uterus, containing the pregnancy

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gestational sac

70
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refers to the number of times a woman has been pregnant including the current pregnancy , if applicable

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gravidity

71
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pregnancy located within the uterus

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intrauterine pregnancy (IUP)

72
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solid mass of cells formed by cleavage of the fertilized ovum

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morula

73
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the sonographic appearance of subcutaneous accumulation of fluid behind the fetal neck in the first trimester of pregnancy; increases associated with chromosomal and other abnormalities

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nuchal translucency

74
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refers to the number of live births

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parity

75
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centrally located endometrial fluid collection demonstrated with a coexisting ectopic pregnancy

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pseudogestational sac

76
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fetal heart rate exceeding 170 beats per minute

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tachycardia

77
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provides nutrients to the embryo and is the initial site of alpha-fetoprotein

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yolk sac (YS)

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