vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
A female patient has a history of a retroverted uterus. This condition refers to
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a tilting backward of the uterus and cervix
2
Q
infrequent bleeding with menses occurring at greater than 35- day intervals or 4-9 menstrual cycles per year
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Oligomenorrhea
3
Q
occurs when there are fewer than 21-day intervals between menses
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Polymenorrhea
4
Q
refers to excessive or prolonged menstrual flow occurring at regular intervals.
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Menorrhagia
5
Q
intermenstrual bleeding
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Metrorrhagia
6
Q
When discussing the female anatomy, the introitus is also known as the
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vaginal opening