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27 Cards in this Set
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adnexa
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accessory parts of structure
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atresia
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congenital absence of closure of normal body opening
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choriocarcinoma
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malignant neoplasm of uterus
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corpus luteum
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ovariun scar tissue from rupturing follicle during ovulation
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dyspareunia
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pain during sex
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endocervicitis
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inflammation of mucous lining of cervix uteri
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fibroids
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benign uterine tumores composed of muscle and fibers
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menarch
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beginning of menstrual function
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oligomenorrhea
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infrequent menstrual flow
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perineum
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region between vulva and anus
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pyosalpinx
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pus in fallopian tube
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retroversion
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turning backwards- organ
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vaginismus
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painful spasm of vagina from contraction
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abruptio placentae
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premature separation of placenta
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amnion
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membrane covering fetal side of placenta
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breech presentation
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common abnormality of delivery, fetal buttocks or feet come first
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Down syndrom, trisomy 21
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congenital condition
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dystocia
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difficult labor
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eclampsia
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most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy
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ectopic pregnancy
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fertilized ovum doesn't reach uterine cavity
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gravida
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pregnant woman
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para
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woman who has give birth to viable infant
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parturition
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process of birth
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pelvimetry
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measurement of pelvic dimensions during delivery
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placenta previa
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placenta is attached near cervix and ruptures prematurely
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primigravida
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woman pregnant for first time
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puerperium
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42 days after childbirth, organs return to normal
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