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35 Cards in this Set
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External genitalia |
Sex, or reproductive, organs visible on the outside of the body (genitals) |
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Gestation |
Length of time form conception to birth |
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Lactation |
Production & release of milk by mammary glands |
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Orifice |
Mouth; entrance, or outlet of any anatomical structure |
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Amniocentesis |
Surgical puncture of the amniotic sac |
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Cervicitis |
Inflammation of the cervix |
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Colposcopy |
Visual examination of the vagina |
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Vaginocele |
Vaginal hernia (aka colpocele) |
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Galactopoiesis |
Production of milk |
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Lactogen |
Forming or producing of milk |
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Hysterectomy |
Excision of the uterus |
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Endometrial |
Pertaining to the lining of the uterus |
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Uterovaginal |
Relating to the uterus & vagina |
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Mammogram |
Radiograph of the breast |
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Mastopexy |
Surgical fixation of the breast |
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Menorrhagia |
Bursting forth of the menses |
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Metroptosis |
Prolapse or downward displacement of the uterus |
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Oophoroma |
Ovarian Tumor |
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Ovariorrhexis |
Rupture of an ovary |
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Perineorrhaphy |
Suture of the perineum |
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Salpingoplasty |
Surgical repair of a fallopian tube |
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Menarche |
Beginning of menstruation |
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Psuedocyesis |
False pregnancy |
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Multigravida |
Woman who has been pregnant more than once |
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Nullipara |
Woman who has never produced viable offspring |
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Hemosalpinx |
Blood in a fallopian tube |
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Dystocia |
Difficult childbirth |
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Retroversion |
Tipping or turning back of an organ |
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Anteversion |
Tipping or turning forward of an organ |
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Dysmenorrhea |
Painful menstruation |
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Endometritis |
Inflammation of the tissue w/in the uterus |
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Multipara |
Woman who has delivered more than one viable infant regardless of whether the offspring was born alive |
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Primigravida |
Woman during her 1st pregnancy |
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Dyspareunia |
Occurrence of pain during sex |
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Atresia |
Congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening such as vagina |
