Pathology Flashcards
adenomyosis
growth of endometrium into the myometrium (muscle of uterus)
endometriosis
presence and growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside the lining of the uterus
fibroid tumor
benign fibrous tumor of uterus (myoma of uterus, leiomyoma)
uterine prolapse
downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina
amenorrhea
absence of menses
dysmenorrhea
painful or difficult menses
menorrhagia
excessive menstrual bleeding (with periods)
metrorrhagia
excessive vaginal bleeding at times other that regular menses
menometrorrhagia
excessive vaginal bleeding both at the time of menses and between menstrual periods
pelvic inflammatory disease
an ascending inflammation and infection of the organs and structures above the cervix
salpingitis
inflammation of the fallopian tube
cervicitis
inflammation of the cervix
dyspareunia
pain with sexual intercourse
vaginitis
inflammation of the vagina
vulvovaginitis
inflammation of the vagina and the vulva
cystocele
herniation or downward protrusion of the urinary bladder through the wall of the vagina
rectocele
protrusion of the rectum against the posterior wall of the vagina
fibrocystic breast disease
disorder characterized by benign cyst(s) and pockets of fibrous tissue in the breasts
mastalgia
pain in the breast(s)
mastitis
inflammation of the mammary glands
premenstrual syndrome
syndrome of physical and emotional symptoms (anxiety, irritability, mastalgia, edema, headaches) preceding menses
breast cancer
malignant tumor of the breast
cervical cancer
malignant tumor of the cervix (progresses from cervical dysplasia to carcinoma)
endometrial cancer
malignant tumor of the endometrium (uterine cancer)
ovarian cancer
malignant tumor of the ovary
