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What is the combining form meaning cervix?

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cervic/o

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What is the combining forms meaning vagina?

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colp/o, vagin/o

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What is the combining forms meaning uterus?

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hyster/o, metri/o, uter/o

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What is the combining forms meaning breast?

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mamm/o, mast/o

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What is the combining form meaning egg?

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o/o

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What is the combining forms meaning ovary?

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oophor/o, ovari/o

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What is the combining form meaning fallopian tube?

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Salping/o

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What is amenorrhea?

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Absence of menstrual flow

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What is Dysmenorrhea?

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Painful menstrual flow

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What is ectopic pregnancy?

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Pregnancy not in the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube

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What is endometriosis?

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Tissue from the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) is found abnormally in other pelvic or abdominal locations

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12
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What is fibroids?

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Benign tumours in the uterus

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What is menorrhagia?

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Excessive discharge of blood from the uterus during menstruation

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What is pelvic inflammatory disease?

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Inflammation in the region of the pelvis, also called salpingitis due to frequent affection of the fallopian tubes

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What is amniocentesis?

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Surgical puncture of the amniotic sac

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What is aspiration?

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Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac

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17
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What is colposcopy?

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Visual examination of the vagina and cervix with a colposcope

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18
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What is conization?

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Removal of a wedge-shaped section (cone) of the cervix for biopsy

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What is hysterosalpingography?

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X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injecting contrast into the uterus

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What is mammography?

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X-ray imaging of the breast

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What is Pap smear?

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Insertion of a spatula into the vagina to obtain a sample of cells from the cervix to examine for cervical cancer

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What is pelvic ultrasonography?

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Recording of sound waves as they impact organs in the region of the hip

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What is pregnancy test?

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Measurement of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in the urine to detect pregnancy

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24
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What is cauterization?

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Heat used to destroy abnormal tissue

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What is cryosurgery?

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Use of cold like liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy tissue

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What is dilation and curettage?

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Widening of the opening of the cervix and scraping of the lining of the uterus to remove tissue and stop prolonged or heavy uterine bleeding

27
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What is hysterectomy?

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Excision of the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina

28
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What is myomectomy?

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The surgical removal of myoma tissue from the uterus

29
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What is tubal ligation?

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Fallopian tubes are tied off and cut to prevent pregnancy

30
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What is the meaning of CS?

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Cesarean Section

31
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What is the meaning of D&C?

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Dilation and Curettage

32
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What is the meaning of DUB?

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Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

33
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What is the meaning of GYN?

A

Gynecology

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What is the meaning of HRT?

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Hormone Replacement Therapy

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What is the meaning of IVF?

A

In Vitro Fertilization

36
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What is the meaning of OB?

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Obstetrics

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What is the meaning of PID?

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

38
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What is the meaning of STI?

A

Sexually Transmitted Infection

39
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What is the meaning of TAH-BSO?

A

Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy

40
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What is the combining form meaning penis?

41
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What is the combining forms meaning testis?

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orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o

42
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What is the combining form meaning prostate gland?

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What is the combining form meaning scrotum?

44
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What is the combining form meaning vas deferens?

45
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What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?

A

Noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland

46
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What is cryptorchism?

A

Condition of undescended testis

47
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What is hydrocele?

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Sac of clear fluid in the scrotum

48
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What is prostatic carcinoma?

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Cancer of the prostate

49
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What is testicular carcinoma?

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Malignant tumour of the testis

50
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What is varicocele?

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Enlarged swollen veins near a testicle

51
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What is digital rectal examination?

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Exam of the prostate gland with finger palpation through the rectum

52
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What is prostate-specific antigen?

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Measurement of the amount in blood

53
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What is semen analysis?

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Measure of the number, shape, and motility of sperm cells

54
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What is orchiopexy?

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Surgical fixation of an undescended testicle in a young male infant

55
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What is transurethral resection of the prostate gland?

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The removal of portions of the prostate gland with and endoscope inserted into the urethra

56
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What is vasectomy?

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Surgical incision to cut the vas deferens and cause sterilization

57
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What is the meaning of BPH?

A

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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What is the meaning of DRE?

A

Digital Rectal Examination

59
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What is the meaning of GU

A

GenitoUrinary

60
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What is the meaning of PSA?

A

Prostate Specific Antigen

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What is the meaning of TURP?

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TransUrethral Resection of the Prostate gland

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