Q2 definition to word Flashcards
cytological study to detect cancer in cells that an organ has shed
Pap test
radiography of uterus and oviducts after injection of a contrast medium
hysterosalpingography
transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac to remove amniotic fluid for biochemical and cytological study
amniocentesis
class of drugs used to treat vaginal yeast infections
antifungals
surgical closure of the vaginal canal
colpocleisis
procedure that widens the cervical canal with a dilator and scrapes the uterine endometrium with a curette
D&C
excision of entire uterus, including the cervic through an abdominal incision
TAH
tying uterine tubes to prevent pregnancy
tubal ligation
birth control pills taken orally
OCPs
examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope
laparoscopy
incision of the perineum to facilitate childbirth
episiotomy
noninvasive technique using echoes to produce images of internal
ultrasonography
test to detect chromosomal abnormalities that can be done earlier than amniocentesis
chorionic villus sampling
hormone replacement to reduce adverse symptoms of menopause
estrogens
agents used to induce labor and to rid the uterus of an unexpelled placenta or a fetus that has died
oxytocins