Unit 8-Female Reproduction Flashcards
Oophor/o
Ovary, form and store eggs
Hyster/o, metr/i, metr/o
Uterus
Menstruation, pregnancy and labor
Cervic/o
Cervix
Colp/o, vagin/o
Vagina
Episi/o, perine/o
Perineum
Mamm/o, mast/o
Breast
Men/o
Menstruation
TAH
Total abdominal hysterectomy
TVH
Total vaginal hysterectomy
GYN
Gynecology or gynecologist
OB/GYN
Obstetrics and gynecology
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
HCG
Pregnancy test
Pap
Pap smear; specimen of cells from cervix
SBE
Self-breast exam
Gynec/o, gyn/o, F
Female
OC
Oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
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