The Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes Vocabulary Flashcards
The distal segment of the fallopian tube
Infundibulum
The segment of the fallopian tube that is located between interstitial and the ampulla
Isthmus
The germ cell layer of the embryo that develops into the circulatory system, muscles, reproductive system, and other structures
Mesoderm
The creation of an ovum
Oogenesis
The surgical removal of an ovarian cyst
Ovarian Cystectomy
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
A syndrome resulting from hyperstimulation of the ovaries by fertility drugs; results in the development of multiple, enlarged follicular ovarian cysts
The release of a mature egg from the ovary
Ovulation
The inflammation of fallopian tubes
Salpingitits
Ovarian tumors that arise from the gonadal ridges
Sex cord- Stromal Tumors
A sonographic procedure that uses saline instillation into the endometrial cavity and Fallopian tubes to evaluate for internal abnormalities
Sonohysterography
Denotes the sonographic appearance of a cystic teratoma (dermoid) when only the anterior element of the mass is seen, while the greater part of the mass is obscured by shadowing
“tip of the iceberg” sign
An indicator of the torsed ovarian pedicle adjacent to the ovary, appearing as a round mass with concentric hypoechoic and hyperechoic rings that demonstrate a swirling color Doppler signature
“Whirlpool sign”
A disease associated with an abnormal proliferation of the trophoblastic cells during pregnancy; may also be referred to as a molar pregnancy
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
