Reproductive, intersex, surgery, female genital system, and maternity care and delivery Flashcards
vulva
External female genitalia, including labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and vaginal opening
perineum
Area between the vulva and anus
introitus
Opening or entrance to the vagina
vagina
Canal from the external female genitalia to the uterus
cervix uteri
Rounded, cone-shaped neck of the uterus, part of it protruding into the vagina
corpus uteri
Uterus
oviduct
Fallopian tube
salpingo-
Prefix meaning tube
oophor-
Prefix meaning ovary
curettage
Scraping of a cavity using a spoon-shaped instrument
dilation
Expansion
cystocele
Herniation of the bladder into the vagina
rectocele
Herniation of the rectal wall through the posterior wall of the vagina
antepartum
Before childbirth
postpartum
After childbirth
abortion
Termination of prenancy
delivery
childbirth
cesarean
Surgical opening through abdominal wall for delivery
ectopic
Pregnancy outside the uterus
version
Turning of the fetus from a presentation other than cephalic (head down) to cephalic for ease of birth