Unit 8- Female Reproductive System Flashcards
gynec/o
gyn/o
F
female
oophor/o
Ovary
From and store eggs
hyster/o
metr/i
metr/o
Uterus
Pear-shaped muscular organ
Functions are menstration, pregnancy, and labor
cervic/o
Cervix
narrow, lower portion of uterus
colp/o
vagin/o
Vagina
Tube like structure that connects the uterus to the outside of the body
episi/o
perine/o
Perineum
space between the vagina and the rectum (female)
space betweeen the scrotum and anus (male)
mamm/o
mast/o
Breast
men/o
menstraion
periodic discharge of bloody fluid from non-pregnant uterus
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 (birth control pill)
HUC
Health Unit Cordinator
LPN
Licensed practical nurse
MA
CMA
Medical assistant
Certified medical assistant
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
MD
Medical Doctor
NP
Nurse Practitioner
PA
Physicians Assistant
RN
Registered Nurse
ST
CST
Sergical Technician
Certified Surgical Technician