Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Chapter 8- Med Term > Parts of the Female Reproductive System > Flashcards

Parts of the Female Reproductive System Flashcards

1
Q

Carcinoma of the cervix

A

Malignant cells within the cervix

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Cervictis

A

Inflammation of the cervix

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Carcinoma of the endometrium

A

Malignant tumor of the uterine lining

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Endometriosis

A

Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Fibroids

A

Benign tumors in the uterus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Ovarian Carcinoma

A

Malignant tumor of the ovary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Ovarian cysts

A

Collections of fluid within sacs in the ovary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Pelvic inflammatory disease

A

Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Carcinoma of the breast

A

Malignant tumor of the breast

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Fibrocystic breast disease

A

Numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrosis tissue in the breast

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Abruptio Placentae

A

Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Ectopic pregnancy

A

Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Multiple gestations

A

More than on fetus inside the uterus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Placenta previa

A

Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Preeclampsia

A

Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema and heachache

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Down Syndrome

A

Chromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with short nose, low set ears and slanted eyes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Erythroblastosis fetalis

A

Hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility between the mother and the fetus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Hyaline membrane disease

A

Acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn

19
Q

Hydrocephalus

A

Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

20
Q

Meconium aspiration syndrome

A

Abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn

21
Q

Pyloric stenosis

A

Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum

22
Q

Pap test

A

Microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix

23
Q

Pregnancy test

A

Blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG

24
Q

Hysterosalpingography

A

X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material

25
Q

Mammography

A

X-ray imaging of the breast

26
Q

Breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI

A

Technologies using sound waves and magnetic field to create images of breast tissue

27
Q

Pelvic Ultrasounography

A

Recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region

28
Q

Aspiration

A

Withdraw of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction

29
Q

Cauterization

A

Destruction of tissue by burning

30
Q

Colposcopy

A

Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope

31
Q

Conization

A

Removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix

32
Q

Cryosurgery

A

Use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue

33
Q

Culdocentesis

A

Needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac

34
Q

Dilation and curettage

A

Widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus

35
Q

Exenteration

A

Removal of internal organs with a cavity

36
Q

Laparoscopy

A

Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope

37
Q

Tubal ligation

A

Blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring

38
Q

Abortion

A

Termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own

39
Q

Amniocentesis

A

Needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis

40
Q

Cesarean Section

A

Surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus

41
Q

Chorionic villus sampling

A

Sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis

42
Q

Fetal monitoring

A

Continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to assess fetal status and the progress of labor

43
Q

In vitro fertilization

A

Egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish to facilitate fertilization

Chapter 8- Med Term (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions