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21 Cards in this Set
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carcinoma of the cervix
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Malgnant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer)
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cervicitis
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Inflammation of the cervix
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carcinoma of the endometrium
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Malignant tumor of the uterus (adenocarcinoma)
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endometriosis
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Endometrial tissue located outside of the uterus
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fibroids
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Benign tumor in the uterus
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ovarian carcinoma
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Malignant tumor of the ovaries (adenocarcinoma)
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ovarian cysts
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Collection of fluid within a sac in the ovary
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pelvic inflammatatory disease (PID)
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Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis
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carcinoma of the breast
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Malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts)
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fibrocystic disease
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Numerous small sacsof fibrous cannective tissue and fluid in the breast
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abruptio placentae
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Premature separation of the placenta
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choriocarcinoma
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Malignant tumor of the placenta
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ectopic pregnancy
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Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location
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placenta previa
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Placental implantation over the cervical os (opening) or in the lower region of the uterine wall
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preeclampsia
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Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria (loss of protein in urine), and edema
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down syndrome
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Chromosomal abnormality (trisomy 21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes
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erythroblastosis fetalis
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Hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus
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hyaline membrane disease
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Acute lung disease commonly seen the the premature newborn
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hydrocephalus
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Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain
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meconium asiration syndrome
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Abnormal inhalation of mecoonium (first stools) produced by a fetus or anewborn
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pyloric stenosis
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Narrowing opening of the stomach to duodenum
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