Unit 5 - Female Repro. Abbreviations Flashcards
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BSE
A
breast self examination
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ACTH
A
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
2
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CIN
A
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
3
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CIS
A
carcinoma in situ
4
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CVS
A
chorionic villus sampling
5
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cx
A
cervix
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DCIS
A
ductal carcinoma in situ
7
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D&C
A
dilation and curettage
8
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DUB
A
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
9
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FSH
A
follicle-stimulating hormone
Regulates the changes in puberty and reproduction processes, stimulates maturation of the ovum
10
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GnRH
A
gonadotrophin-releasing hormone
Starts the process of puberty and sexual maturity and the mnthly ovulation cycle.
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gyn, gynae
A
gynaecology
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hCG
A
human papilloma virus
13
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HRT
A
hormone replacement therapy
14
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HVS
A
high vaginal swab