Obstetrics & Gynecology Flashcards
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amni/o
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amnion
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cervic/o
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neck, cervix
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colp/o
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vagina
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embry/o
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embryo
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estr/o
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female
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fet/o
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fetus
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gynec/o
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women, female
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hyster/o
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uterus
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lact/o
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milk
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lact/i
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milk
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lapar/o
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abdomen
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mamm/o
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breast
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mast/o
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breast
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men/o
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menses, menstruation
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metr/o
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uterus
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nat/o
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birth
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ov/o
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egg
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oophor/o
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ovary
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ovari/o
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ovary
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pelv/o
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pelvis
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salping/o
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uterine/Fallopian tubes
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uter/o
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uterus
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vagin/o
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vagina
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abruptio placentae
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emergency condition occurring when placenta tears away form uterine wall prior to birth of fetus; requires baby’s immediate birth
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cesarean section
surgical birth of baby thorough incision into abdominal and uterine walls
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conization
surgical removal of a core of cervical tissue for biopsy
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cystocele
hernia or outpouching of bladder protrudes into vagina
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dilation and curettage
surgical procedure consisting of widening cervix and scraping out of endometrial lining
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ectopic pregnancy
pregnancy occurring outside of uterus
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endometriosis
endometrial tissue appears throughout abdominopelvic cavity
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fibroid tumor
benign tumor of fiber like tissue
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fistula
abnormal passageway that develops between two structures
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infertility
no pregnancy after properly timed intercourse for one year
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PAP (papanicolaou) smear
test for early detection of cervical cancer;cells are removed from cervix by simple scraping and examined under microscope
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pelvic inflammatory disease
chronic or acute infection that ascends through female reproductive tract and into pelvic cavity
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placenta previa
placenta forms in lower portion of uterus and blocks the birth canal
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premature syndrome
symptoms that develop just prior to onset of menstrual period; can include irritability, headache, tender breasts, and anxiety
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prolapse uterus
fallen uterus that can cause cervix to protrude through vaginal opening
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rectocele
protrusion or herniation of rectum into vagina
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spontaneous abortion
discharge of embryo form uterus before about the 20th week of gestation (miscarriage)
