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The female reproductive system -- Unit 8 Flashcards

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1
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gynec/o

A

Female

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gyn/o

A

Female

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oophor/o

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ovary

form and store eggs

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hyster/o

A

uterus
pear-shaped muscular organ
functions are menstruation,
pregnancy, and labor

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metr/i

A

uterus
pear-shaped muscular organ
functions are menstruation,
pregnancy, and labor

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metr/o

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uterus
pear-shaped muscular organ
functions are menstruation,
pregnancy, and labor

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cervic/o

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cervix

narrow, lower portion of uterus

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colp/o

A

vagina
tube that connects uterus to the outside of
the body

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vagin/o

A

vagina
tube that connects uterus to the outside of
the body

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episi/o

A

perineum
• space between vagina and rectum (female)
• space between scrotum and anus (male)

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perine/o

A

perineum
• space between vagina and rectum (female)
• space between scrotum and anus (male)

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mamm/o

A

breast

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mast/o

A

breast

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men/o

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menstruation
• periodic discharge of bloody fluid from non pregnant
uterus

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TAH

A

• total abdominal hysterectomy

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16
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TVH

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total vaginal hysterectomy

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GYN

A

gynecology or gynecologist

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OB/GYN

A

obstetrics and gynecologist

• obstetrician and gynecologist

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PMS

A

premenstrual syndrome

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PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

21
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HCG

A

pregnancy test

22
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Pap

A

pap smear; specimen of cells from Pap cervix

23
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SBE

A

self-breast exam

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OC

A

oral contraceptive (birth control pill)

25
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HUC

A

• health unit coordinator

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LPN

A

• licensed practical nurse

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MA

A

medical assistant

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CMA

A

certified medical assistant

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CNA

A

certified nursing assistant

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MD

A

medical doctor

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NP

A

nurse practitioner

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PA

A

physician’s assistant

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RN

A

registered nurse

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ST

A

surgical technician

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CST

A

certified surgical technician

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