Q2 definition to word Flashcards

1
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cytological study to detect cancer in cells that an organ has shed

A

Pap test

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2
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radiography of uterus and oviducts after injection of a contrast medium

A

hysterosalpingography

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3
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transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac to remove amniotic fluid for biochemical and cytological study

A

amniocentesis

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4
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class of drugs used to treat vaginal yeast infections

A

antifungals

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5
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surgical closure of the vaginal canal

A

colpocleisis

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6
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procedure that widens the cervical canal with a dilator and scrapes the uterine endometrium with a curette

A

D&C

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7
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excision of entire uterus, including the cervic through an abdominal incision

A

TAH

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8
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tying uterine tubes to prevent pregnancy

A

tubal ligation

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9
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birth control pills taken orally

A

OCPs

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10
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examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope

A

laparoscopy

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11
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incision of the perineum to facilitate childbirth

A

episiotomy

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12
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noninvasive technique using echoes to produce images of internal

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ultrasonography

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13
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test to detect chromosomal abnormalities that can be done earlier than amniocentesis

A

chorionic villus sampling

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14
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hormone replacement to reduce adverse symptoms of menopause

A

estrogens

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15
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agents used to induce labor and to rid the uterus of an unexpelled placenta or a fetus that has died

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oxytocins

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16
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freezing tissue to destroy cells

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cryocautery

17
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birth control method in which an object is placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy

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IUD

18
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sampling of fetal blood drawn from the umbilical vein

A

cordocentesis

19
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excision of a small primary breast tumor

A

lumpectomy

20
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agents used to terminate pregnancy

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prostaglandins

21
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removal of a part, pathway, or function by surgery, chemical destruction, electrocautery, freezing, or radio frequency (RF)

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ablation

22
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of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life

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benign

23
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incision of the abdomen and uterus to remove the fetus

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cesarean section

24
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surgical excision of the gallbladder

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cholecystectomy

25
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menstrual pain and tension

A

dysmenorrhea

26
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removal of a sample of uterine endometrium for microscopic study

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endometrial biopsy

27
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a benign tumor especially of the uterine wall that consists of fibrous and muscular tissue

A

fibroids

28
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2 pregnancies

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gravida 2

29
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excision of the uterus

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hysterectomy

30
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visual examination of the inside of the abdomen by means of a laparoscope

A

laparoscopic

31
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record of breast tissue to screen for breast cancer

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mammogram

32
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excessive amount of menstrual flow and irregular bleeding between menstrual periods

A

menometrorrhagia

33
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Relieving pain or alleviating a problem without dealing with the underlying cause

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palliative

34
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one birth

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para 1

35
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after operation; relating to, occurring in, or being the period following a surgical operation

A

postoperative

36
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used for a preparation of conjugated estrogens

A

premarin

37
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surgical excision of a fallopian tube and an ovary

A

salpingo-oophorectomy

38
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abortion induced when pregnancy constitutes a threat to the physical or mental health of the mother

A

therapeutic abortion

39
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test that measures the concentration of thyroxine in a blood sample

A

thyroid function test