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Term section Flashcards

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amniotic fluid

A

Fluid that is contained within the amnionic sac.

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amniocentesis

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Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amnion.

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bartholinitis

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Inflammation of the Bartholin glands.

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endocervicitis

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Inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix.

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chorionic

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Pertaining to the chorion.

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colposcopy

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Visual examination of the vagina.

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culdocentesis

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Surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac

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episiotomy

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Incision of the vulva (perineum)

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galactorrhea

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Discharge of milk (abnormal amount)

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gynecomastia

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Condition of female breasts (enlarged) in a male

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hysterectomy

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Removal of the uterus

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hysteroscopy

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Visual examination of the uterus (endoscopic)

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lactation

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Secretion of milk

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13
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mammary

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Pertaining to the breast

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mammoplasty

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Surgical repair of the breast

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mastitis

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Inflammation of the breast

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mastectomy

A

Removal of a breast

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amenorrhea

A

No menstrual flow

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dysmenorrhea

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Pain during menstruation

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oligomenorrhea

A

Scanty menstrual flow

20
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menorrhagia

A

Excessive discharge of blood during menstruation

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metrorrhagia

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Excessive discharge of blood from the uterus (between menstrual periods)

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menometrorrhagia

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Excessive uterine bleeding at and between menstrual periods

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myometrium

A

Muscle layer lining the uterus

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myomectomy

A

Removal of a muscle tumor (fibroid)

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neonatal

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Pertaining to newborn

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obstetrics

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Field of medicine dealing with pregnancy and delivery of the newborn

27
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oogenesis

A

Production of eggs (egg cells)

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oocyte

A

Immature ovum

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oophorectomy

A

Removal of an ovary

30
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ovum

A

An egg cell

31
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ovarian

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Pertaining to an ovary

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anovulatory

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Ovulation does not occur; ovum is not released from the ovary.

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perineorrhaphy

A

Suture of the perineum

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oophoritis

A

Inflammation of an ovary

35
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salpingectomy

A

Removal of the fallopian (uterine) tube

36
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uterine prolapse

A

Sagging or falling of the uterus into the vagina

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vaginal orifice

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Opening of the vagina to the outside of the body

38
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vaginitis

A

Inflammation of the vagina

39
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vulvovaginitis

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Inflammation of the vagina and vulva

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vulvodynia

A

Pain of the vulvar region

MEDI 90 Ch. 8 (1 decks)

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