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61 Cards in this Set
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pseudocyesis
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a false pregnancy
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contraception
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process of preventing conception
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salpingectomy
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surgical excision of a fallopian tube
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anovular
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pertaining to the lack of production and discharge of an ovum
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pyosalpinx
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accumulation of pus in the fallopian tube
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hysterectomy
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surgical excision of the uterus
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pyometritis
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purulent (pus) inflammation of the uterus
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bartholinitis
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inflammation of Bartholni's glands
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salpingitis
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inflammation of a fallopian tube
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ante partum
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the time before the onset of labor
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trimester
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a period of 3 months
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oophorectomy
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surgical excision of an ovary
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retroversion
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the process of being turned backward, such as the displacement of the uterus with the vervix pointed forward
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oligomenorrhea
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a scanty monthly flow
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rectovaginal
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pertaining to the rectum and vagina
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mastitis
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inflammation of the breast
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salpingo-oophorectomy
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surgical excision of an ovary and a fallopian tube
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conception
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process of the union of the male's sperm and the female's ovum: fertilization
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vaginitis
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inflammation of the vagina
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colpoperineoplasty
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surgical repair of the vagina and perineum
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venereal
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pertaining to or resulting from sexual intercourse
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dysmenorrhea
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difficult or painful monthly flow
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gynecologist
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one who specializes in the study of the female
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intrauterine
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pertaining to within the uterus
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antenatal
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pertaining to before birth
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dystocia
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the condition of a difficult and painful childbirth
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amenorrhea
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a lack of the monthly flow or menstruation
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genitalia
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the male or female reproductive organs
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fibroma
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a fibrous tissue tumor
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amniocentesis
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surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to obtain a sample of amniotic fluid
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colposcope
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an instrument used to examine the vagina and cervix by means of magnifying lens
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dyspareunia
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difficult or painful sexual intercourse
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endometriosis
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a condition in which endometrial tissue occurs in various sites in the abdominal or pelvic cavity
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mammoplasty
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surgical excision of the breast
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myometritis
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inflammation of the muscular wall of the uterus
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colporrhaphy
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suture of the vagina
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gynecology
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the study of the female
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episiotomy
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incision of the perineum to prevent tearing of the perineum and to facilitate delivery
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hematosalpinx
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a collection of blood in the fallopian tube that may be associated with tubal pregnancy
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amniotome
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an instrument used to cut fetal membranes
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neonatal
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pertaining to the first 4 weeks after birth
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menopause
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cessation of the monthly flow
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menorrhea
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a normal monthly flow
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catamenia
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the condition of monthly discharge of blood from the uterus
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cystocele
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a hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina
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mammography
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process of obtaining pictures of the breast by the use of x-rays
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culdocentesis
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surgical puncture of the cal-de-sac for removal of fluid
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panhysterectomy
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surgical excision of the entire uterus
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oophoritis
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inflammation of an ovary
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nullipara
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a woman who has borne no offspring
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pelvimetry
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measurement of the pelvis to determine its capacity and diameter
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perinatalogy
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study of the fetus and infant from 20 to 29 weeks of gestation to 1 t0 4 weeks after birth
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postcoital
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pertaining to after sexual intercouse
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hysterotomy
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incision into the uterus; also called a cesarean section
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prenatal
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pertaining to before birth
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postpartum
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pertaining to after childbirth
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primipar
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a woman who is bearing her first child
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multipara
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a woman who has borne more than one child
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oogenesis
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formation of the ovum
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abortion
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the process of miscarrying
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eutocia
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the condition of a good, normal childbirth
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