SX/Signs/Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
anovulation
A
failure of ovaries to release a mature egg
2
Q
salpingitis
A
inflammation of the fallopian tube (salping/o and –salpinx both mean
fallopian tube)
3
Q
pyosalpinx
A
pus in the fallopian tube
4
Q
leiomyoma
A
benign tumor of smooth muscle
5
Q
menorrhagia
A
abnormal condition of excessive menstrual flow
5
Q
dysmenorrhea
A
painful or difficult menstrual flow
6
Q
dysplasia
A
condition of abnormal growth
6
Q
dystocia
A
difficult or abnormal labor and delivery
7
Q
mastitis
A
inflammation of breast tissue (mast/o and mamm/o both mean breast)
8
Q
metrorrhagia
A
excessive bleeding at times other than menstruation
