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Yellowish mass that forms within the ruptured ovarian follicle after ovulation containing high levels of progesterone and some estrogen.
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corpus luteum
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Functions as a temporary endocrine gland for the purpose of secreting estrogen and large amounts of progesterone, which wil sustain pregnancy, should it occur, until placenta forms.
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corpus luteum
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Pouch that is located between the uterus and rectum within the peritoneal cavity. this pouch is formed by 1 of the ligaments that serves as support to the uterus.
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cul-de-sac
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Lowest part of the abdominal cavity where blood, pus, and other drainage collect.
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cul-de-sac
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Inner lining of the uterus.
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endometrium
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One of the female hormones that promotes the development of the female secondary sex characteristics.
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estrogen
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One of a pair of tubes opening at one end into the uterus and at the other end into the peritoneal cavity, over the ovary.
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fallopian tubes
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The union of a male sperm and a female ovum
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fertilization
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The fringelike end of the fallopian tube.
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fimbriae
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A tense band of mucous membranes at the posterior rim of the vaginal opening: the oint at which the labia minora connect.
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fourchette
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The dome-shaped central, upper portion of the uterus between the points of insertion of the fallopian tubes.
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fundus
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A mature sperm or ovum
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gamete
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A gamete-producing gland, such as an ovary or a testis.
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gonads
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A mature, fully developed ovarian cyst containing the ripe ovum.
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graafian follicles
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Branch of medicine that deals with the sudy of diseases and disorders of the female reporductive system.
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gynecology
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Thin layer of elastic, connective tissue membrane that forms a border around the outer opening of the vagina and may partially cover the vaginal opening.
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hymen
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Two folds of hairless skin located within the folds of the labia majora. Extends from the clitoris, downward twoard the perineum.
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labia minora
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Two folds of skin containing fatty tissue & covered with hair that lie on either side of the vaginal opening, extending from the mons pubis to theperineum.
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labia majora
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Surgical removal of only the tumor and the immediate adjacent breast tissue; a method of tx for breast cancer when detected in the early stage of the disease.
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lumpectomy
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Female breasts
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mammary glands
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Surgical removal of the breast as a tx method for breast cancer.
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mastectomy
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Types of mastectomy
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Simple (breast only)
modified radical (breast plus lymph nodes in axilla) radical (breast, lymph nodes, and chest muscles on affected side.) |
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Inflammation of the breast.
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mastitis
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Onset of menstruation; the first menstrual period.
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menarche
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The permanent cessation (stopping) of the menstrual cycles.
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menopause
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Menstrual flow; menstruation
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menorrhea
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Periodic shedding of the lining of the nonpregnant uterus thru a bloody discharge that passes thru the vagina to the outside of the body.
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menstruation
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Muscular layer of the uterine wall.
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myometrium
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One of a pair of female goands responsible for producing mature ova and releasing them at monthly interval. also responsible for producing the female hormones, estrogen & progesterone.
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ovary
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The release of the mature ovum from the ovary, occurring approximately 14 days prior to the beginning of menses
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ovulation
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Female reporductive cell; female sex cell or egg.
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ovum
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Area between the vaginal orifice and the anus that consists of muscular and fibrous tissue and serves as support for the pelvic structures.
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perineum
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Period of intrauterine development of the fetus from conception thru birth. The average pregnancy lasts approximately 40 weeks; also knows as gestational period.
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pregnancy
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Group of symptoms that include irritablility, fluid retention, tenderness of the breasts, and general felling of depression occurring shortly before the onset of menstruation; also called PMS
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premenstrual sydrome
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One of the female hormones secreted by the corpus luteum & the placenta. Primarily responsible for the changes that occur in the endometrium in anticipation of a fertilized ovum, & for development of the maternal placenta after implantation of a fertilized ovum.
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progesterone
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Period of life at which the ability to reproduce begins; that is in the female,it is the period when the female reporductive organs are fully developed.
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puberty
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Mature male germ cell; spermatozoon
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sperm
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Paired male gonads that produce sperm. They are suspended in the scrotal sac in the adult male.
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testes
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Hollow, pear-shped organ of the female reproductive system that houses the fertilized, implanted ovum as it develops thru-out pregnancy. also the source of monthly menstrual flow from nonpregnant uterus.
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uterus
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Muscular tube that connects the uterus with the vulva. Approximately 3 inches long, and rests between the bladder and rectum.
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vagina
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External genitalia that consists of the mons pubis, labia majora, clitoris, labia minora, vestibule, urinary meatus, vaginal orifice, Bartholin's glands, & the perineum.
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vulva
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Another name for vulva
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pudendum
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Absence of menstrual flow.
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amenorrhea
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Painful menstrual flow
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dysmenorrhea
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Abnormally long or very heavy menstrual periods
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menorrhagia
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Uterine bleeding at times other than the menstrual periods.
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metrorrhagia
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Abnormally light or infrequent menstruation.
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oligomenorrhea
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Methods used to prevent pregnancy.
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contraception
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Abstain from having vaginal intercourse.
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abstinence
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Birth control pills, contain synthetic forms of the hormones, estrogen and progesterone, and are taken daily by mouth.
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Oral contraceptives
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Form of contrception administered intramuscularly, approximately once every 12 weeks.
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Depo-Provera injection
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Monthly contraceptive injection
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Lunelle injection
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device that is a small plastic T-shaped object with strings attached to the let of the "T". Inserted into the uterus through the vagina, and remains inplace in the uterus.
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intrauterine device (IUD)
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Methods of birth control that place physical barriers between the cervix and the sperm so the sperm cannot pass the cervix and enter the uterus.
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barrier methods
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Flexible, circular rubber discs that fit over the cervix after being inserted through the vagina.
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diaphram
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inflammation of the cervix
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cervicitis
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Surgically cutting & tying the fallopian tubes to prevent passage of ova or sperm through the tubes.
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tubal ligation
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Surgically cutting and tying the vas deferens to prevent the passage of sperm.
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vasectomy
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Malignant tumor of the breast tissue.
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carcinoma of the breast
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carcinoma of the breast the originates in the mamary ducts. Most common type.
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ductal carcinoma
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Removal of only the tumor and the immediate adjacent breast tissue.
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lumpectomy
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Only the breast is removed
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simple mastectomy
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Breast is removed and the lymph nodes in the axilla.
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modified radical mastectomy
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Breast, chest muscles, and lymph nodes in axilla are removed.
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radical mastectomy
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Malignant tumor of the cervix. One of the most common malignancies of the female reproductive tract.
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cervical carcinoma
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When a cancer just sits there.
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carcinoma in situ
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Used to detect early changes in the cervical tissue. Consists of obtaining scrapings from the cervix & examining them under a microscope.
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Papanicolaou smear
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Acute or chronic inflammation of the uterine cervix.
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cervicitis
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Procedure of freezing eroded tissue.
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cryosurgery
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Herniation or downward protrusion of the urinary bladder through the wall of the vagina.
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cystocele
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Malignant tumor of the inner lining of the uterus; also known as adenocarcinoma of the uterus.
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endometrial carcinoma
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Enlarging the cervical opening and scraping tissue cells from the uterine ling for sampling.
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dilatation and curettage
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Removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
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hysterectomy
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Presence and growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside the endometrium (lining of uterus)
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endometriosis
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Presence of single or multiple fluid-filled cysts that are palpable in the breasts.
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fibrocystic breast disease
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Benign, fibrous tumor of the uterus.
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fibroid tumor
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Benign, smooth muscle tumor of the uterus.
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leiomyoma
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Malignant tumor of the ovaries.
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ovarian carcinoma
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Benign, globular sacs (cysts) that form on or near the ovaries. May be fluid filled or they may contain semisolid material.
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ovarian cysts
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Infection of the fallopian tubes; also know as salpingitis.
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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Another name for pelvic inflammatory disease
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salpingitis
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Potentially fatal condition caused by toxin-producing strains of the bacteris, staphylococcus aureus.
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toxic shock syndrome
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Inflammation of the fagina and the vulva.
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vaginitis
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Three most common types of vaginitis.
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candidiasis
trichomoniasis bacterial vaginosis |
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Invasive procedure in which a needle is inserted into an area of the body, such as the breast to w/draw a tissue or fluid sample for microscopic exam & dx.
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aspiration biopsy
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Procedure in which the woman examines her breasts and surrounding tissue for evidence of any changes that could indicate the possibility of malignancy.
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breast self-examination
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Visual examination of the vagina and cervix with a colposcope.
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colposcopy
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Surgical removal of a cone-shaped segment of the cervix for diagnosis or tx; also known as a cone biopsy.
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conization
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Surgical puncuture thru the posterior wall of the vagina into the cul-de-sac to w/draw intraperitonial fluid for examination.
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culdocentesis
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Dilatation or widening of the cervical canal with a dilator, followed by scraping of the uterine ling with a curet
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dilatation and curettage
D & C |
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Invasive test for obtaining a sample of endometrial tissue with a small curet, for examination.
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endometrial biopsy
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X-ray of the uterus and the fallopian tubes, by injecting a contrast material into these structures.
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hysterosalpingography
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Process of viewing the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope (a thin-walled flexible tube with a telescopic lens and light).
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laparoscopy
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Process of examining with x-ray the soft tissue of the breast to detect various benign and/or malignant growths before they can be felt.
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mammography
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Pap smear classification
Absence of atypical or abnormal cells (negative) |
Class I
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Pap smear classification
Atypcial cells present, but no evidence of malignancy (usually caused by cervical inflammation) |
Class II
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Pap smear classification
Cytology suggestive of, but not conclusive for malignancy |
Class III
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Pap smear classification
Cytology strongly suggestive of malignancy |
Class IV
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Pap smear classification
Cytology conclusive for malignancy |
Class V
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Noninvasive procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to examine the abdomen and pelvis.
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pelvic ultrasound
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Process of measuring the female pelvis, manually or by x-ray, to determine its adequacy for childbearing.
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pelvimetry
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AB
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abortion
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CIS
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carcinoma in situ
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Cx
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cervix
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D&C
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dilatation and curettage
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ECC
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endocervical curettage
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EMB
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endometrial biopsy
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ERT
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estrogen replacement therapy
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GYN
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gynecology
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HSG
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hysterosalpingography
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IUD
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intrauterine device
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LH
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luteinizing hormone
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LMP
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last menstrual period
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LSO
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left salpingo-oophorectomy
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Pap
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Papanicolaou smear
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Path
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pathology
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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PMS
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premenstrual syndrome
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RSO
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right salpingo-oophorectomy
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TAH
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total abdominal hysterectomy
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TVH
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total vaginal hysterectomy
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