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oophor/o

A

ovary

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ovary

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form and store eggs

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gynec/o

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female

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gyn/o

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female

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5
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F

A

female

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hyster/o

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uterus

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metr/l

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uterus

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metr/o

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uterus

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uterus

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

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uterine

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pertaining to uterus

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cervic/o

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cervix

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cervix

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narrow, lower portion of uterus

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colp/o

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vagina

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vagin/o

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vagina

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vagina

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tube that connects uterus to the outside of the body

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episi/o

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perineum

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perine/o

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perineum

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space between vagina and rectum (female); space between scrotum and anus (male)

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mamm/o

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mast/o

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men/o

A

menstruation

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menstruation

A

periodic discharge of bloody fluid from non-pregnant uterus

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TAH

A

total abdominal hysterectomy

24
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TVH

A

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

29
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HCG

A

pregnancy test

30
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Pap

A

pap smear; specimen of cells from cervix

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SBE

A

self-breast exam

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OC

A

oral contraceptive (birth control pill)

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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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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

42
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CST

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certified surgical technician

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