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62 Cards in this Set
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amniocentesis
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Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amnion.
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amniotic fluid
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Fluid that is contained within the amnionic sac.
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endocervicitis
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Inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix.
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choriogenesis
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Formation of the chorion.
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chorionic
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Pertaining to the chorion.
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colposcopy
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Visual examination of the vagina.
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culdocentesis
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Surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac.
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episiotomy
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Incision of the vulva (perineum).
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galactorrhea
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Discharge of milk (abnormal amount).
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gynecomastia
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Condition of female breasts (enlarged) in a male.
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hysterectomy
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Removal of the uterus.
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hysteroscopy
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Visual examination of the uterus (endoscopic).
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lactogenesis
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Formation (secretion) of milk.
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lactation
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Secretion of milk.
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mammary
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Pertaining to the breast.
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mammoplasty
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Surgical repair of the breast.
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mastitis
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Inflammation of a breast.
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mastectomy
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Removal of a breast.
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amenorrhea
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No menstrual flow.
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dysmenorrhea
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Pain during menstruation.
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oligomenorrhea
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Scanty menstrual flow.
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menorrhagia
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Excessive discharge of blood during menstruation.
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metrorrhagia
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Excessive discharge of blood from the uterus (between menstrual periods).
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menometrorrhagia
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Excessive uterine bleeding at and between menstrual periods.
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endometriosis
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Abnormal condition of the inner lining of the uterus (found ectopically).
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myometrium
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Muscle layer lining the uterus.
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myomectomy
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Removal of a muscle tumor (fibroid).
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neonatal
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Pertaining to newborn.
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obstetrics
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Field of medicine dealing with pregnancy and delivery of the newborn.
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oogenesis
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Production of eggs (egg cells).
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bilateral oophorectomy
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Removal of both ovaries.
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ovum
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An egg cell.
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ovarian
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Pertaining to an ovary.
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anovulatory
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Condition of no egg production.
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perineorrhaphy
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Suture of the perineum.
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oophoritis
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Inflammation of an ovary.
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salpingectomy
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Removal of the fallopian (uterine) tube.
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uterine prolapse
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Sagging or falling of the uterus into the vagina.
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vaginal orifice
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Opening of the vagina to the outside of the body.
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vaginitis
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Inflammation of the vagina.
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vulvovaginitis
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Inflammation of the vagina and vulva.
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menarche
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Beginning of the first menstrual period.
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pseudocyesis
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False pregnancy.
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primigravida
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Woman who is in her first pregnancy.
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primiparous
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Pertaining to a woman who has delivered her first child.
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leukorrhea
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Discharge of white, vaginal secretion, associated with cervicitis.
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menorrhea
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Menstrual discharge.
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pyosalpinx
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Pus in the fallopian tube.
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dystocia
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Difficult, painful labor and delivery.
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oxytocia
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Rapid labor and delivery.
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cephalic version
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Turning of the head of the fetus toward the cervix.
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dyspareunia
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Painful sexual intercourse.
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endometritis
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Inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus.
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involution of the uterus
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The uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size.
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intrauterine device
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Object that is placed within the uterus as a contraceptive device.
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multipara
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Woman who has had many births (deliveries).
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multigravida
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Woman who has had more than one pregnancy.
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nulligravida
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Woman who has not had any pregnancies.
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nullipara
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Woman who has not had any vaginal births.
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prenatal
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Pertaining to before birth.
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primipara
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Woman who has had or is giving birth to her first child.
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retroversion
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The uterus is abnormally turned backward.
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