Unit 8 Flashcards
oophor/o
ovary - form and store eggs
gynec/o
female
gyn/o
female
F
female
hyster/o
uterus
metr/i
uterus
metr/o
uterus
uterine
pertaining to uterus
cervic/o
cervix - narrow, lower portion of uterus
colp/o
vagina
vagin/o
vagina
episi/o
perineum - space between vagina and rectum
perine/o
perineum - space between scrotum and anus
mamm/o
breast
mast/o
breast
men/o
menstruation
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
TVH
total vaginal hysterectomy
GYN
gynecology or gynecologist
OB/GYN
obstetrics and gynecologist
obstetrician and gynecologist
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
HCG
pregnancy test
Pap
pap smear; specimen of cells from cervix
SBE
self-breast exam
OC
oral contraceptive
HUC
health unit coordinator
LPN
licensed practical nurse
MA, CMA
medical assistant
certified medical assistant
CNA
certified nursing assistant
MD
medical doctor
NP
nurse practitioner
PA
physician’s assistant
RN
registered nurse
ST, CST
surgical technician, certified surgical technician