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amniocentesis
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puncture of amniotic sac to remove amniotic fluid
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insufflation
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delivery of air or gas into cavity to allow visual exam
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laparoscopy
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exam of abdominal cavity through incision/s
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CVS
chorionic villus sampling |
sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis of potential genetic defects
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endometrial biopsy
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removal of sample of uterine endometrium for study
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Pap
Papanicolaou test |
detects abnormal cells
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cerclage
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suturing cervix to prevent early dilation during pregnancy
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colpocleisis
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surgical closure of vaginal canal
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conization
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excision of cone-shaped piece of tissue for exam
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cordocentesis
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sampling of fetal blood drawn from umbilical vein
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cryosurgery
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freezing tissue to destroy cells
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D&C
dilation and curretage |
widening of cervical canal and scraping of uterine endometrium
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episiorrhaphy
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repari of lacerated vulva
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episiotomy
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incision of perineum -prevents tearing and facilitates birth
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intrauterine device
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object placed inside uterus to prevent implantation of fertilized egg
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myomectomy
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excision of myomatous tumor, generally uterine
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TRAM
transverse rectus abdominus muscle flasp |
surgical creation of skin flap, skin&fat from lower abs to breast.
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salpingo-oophorectomy
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excision of ovary of fallopian tubes
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tubal ligation
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ties (ligates) fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy
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