Unit 8 Flashcards
gynec/o, gyn/o, F
female
oophor/o
ovary, forms and stores eggs
hyster/o, metr/i, metr/o
uterus, functions are menstruation, pregnancy, and labor
uterine
pertaining to the uterus
cervic/o
cervix, connects the uterus and vagina
colp/o, vagin/o
vagina, connects uterus to the outside of the body
episi/o, perine/o
perineum, space between the vagina and the rectum
episiotomy
cut the perineum to make child birth easier
mamm/o, mast/o
breast
men/o
menstruation
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy, removal of the uterus via the abdominal cavity
TVH
total vaginal hysterectomy, removal of uterus via the vagina
GYN
gynecology, gynecologist
OB/GYN
obstetrician and gynecologist
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial infection of the female reproductive system
HGC
pregnancy test
Pap
pap smear, collect a specimen of cells from the cervix
SBE
self-breast exam
OC
oral contraceptive (birth control)
HUC
health unit coordinator, non-direct patient care
LPN
licensed practical nurse, basic patient care
MA, CMA
medical assistant, certified medical assistant
CNA
certified nursing assistant
