Unit 8 The Female Reproductive System Flashcards
1
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gynec/o, gyn/o, F
A
female
2
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oophor/o
A
ovary; forms and stores eggs
3
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hyster/o, metr/i, metr/o
A
uterus; pear shaped muscular organ
4
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uterine
A
pertaining to uterus
5
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cervic/o
A
cervix; narrow, lower portion of uterus
6
Q
colp/o, vagin/o
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vagina; tube that connects uterus to the outside of the body
7
Q
episi/o
A
perineum; space between vagina and rectum (female)
8
Q
perine/o
A
perineum; space between scrotum and anus (male)
9
Q
mamm/o, mast/o
A
breast
10
Q
men/o
A
menstruation
11
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TAH
A
total abdominal hysterectomy
12
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TVH
A
total vaginal hysterectomy
13
Q
GYN
A
gynecology or gynecologist
14
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OB/GYN
A
obstetrics and gynecologist; obstetrician and gynecologist
15
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PMS
A
premenstrual syndrome
