Female Reproductive System Terminology For Healthcare

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colp/o

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vagina

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toc/o

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labor or birth

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adnexa

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uterine tobes and ovaries (uterine appendages)

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cervical os

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opening of the cervix to the uterus

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hymen

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folds of mucous membrane that encircles the entrance to the vagina

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introitus

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entrance to the vagina

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perineum

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region between the vulva and the anus

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mammary papilla

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nipple

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areola

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dark-pigmented area around the nipple

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meconium

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intestinal discharges of the fetus that form the first stools in the new born

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dyspareunia

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painful intercourse (coitus)
dys = painful
para = alongside of
eunia = bed

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leukorrhea

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abnormal white or yellow vaginal discharge

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menorrhagia

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excessive bleeding at the time of menstruation

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metrorrhagia

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bleeding from the uterus at any time other than normal menstruation

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oligo-ovulation

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irregular ovulation

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dermoid cyst

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congenital tumor composed of displaced embryonic tissue (teeth, bone, cartilage, and hair); typically found in an ovary and usually benign

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leiomyoma
fibromyoma
fibroid

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benign tumor in the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue

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cervical neoplasia

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abnormal development of epithelial tissue of the cervix, graded according to the extent of abnormal cell formation

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carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the cervix

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malignant cell changes of the cervix that are localized, without any spread to adjacent structures

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cystocele

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pouching of the bladder into the vagina

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rectocele

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pouching of the rectum into the vagina

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enterocele

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pouching sac of peritoneum between the vagina and the rectum

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urethrocele

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pouching of the urethra into the vagina

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prolapse

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descent of the uterus downt he vaginal canal

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atrophic vaginitis

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thinning of the vagina and loss of moisture because of depletion of estrogen, which causes inflammation of tissue

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vaginosis

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infection of the vagina, with little or no inflammation, characterized by a milk-like discharge and an unpleasant odor; nonspecific vaginitis

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adenocarcinoma of the breast

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malignant tumor of grandular breast tissue

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fibrocystic breasts

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benign condition of the breast consisting of fibrous and cystic changes that render the tissue more dense; patient feels painful lumps

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sterotactic breast biopsy

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use of x-ray imaging, a specialized stereotactic frame, and a computer to calculate, precisely locate, and direct a needle into a breast lesion to remove a core specimen for biopsy

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sentinel node breast biopsy

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biopsy of the sentinel node (the first lymph node to receive lymphatic drainage from a tumor) in a breast with early cancer to determine metastases and, if no malignancy is found, to avoid the extensive removal of axillary nodes, which causes lymphedema (swelling under the arms); includes radionuclide imaging to locate the sentinel node (sentinel refers to guarding a point of entry)

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pap smear

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study of cells collected from the cervix to screen for cancer and other abnormalities

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endovaginal sonogram
transvaginal sonogram

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ultrasound image of the uterus, tubes, and ovaries made with the ultrasonic transducer within the vagina to detect conditions such as ectopic pregnancy or missed abortion

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sonohysterogram
hysterosonogram
saline infusion sonogram

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transvaginal sonographic image made as sterile saline is injected into the uterus; used to assess uterine pathology or to determine tubal patency

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transabdominal sonogram

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ultrasound image of the lower abdomen, including the bladder, uterus, tubes, and ovaries, to detect conditions such as cysts and tumors

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adhesiolysis
adhesiotomy

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breaking down or severing of pelvic adhesions

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adhesiolysis
adhesiotomy

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breaking down or severing of pelvic adhesions

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cervical conization

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removal of a cone-shaped portion of the cervix

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myomectomy

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excision of fibroid tumors

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bilateral salpingo-oophoreectomy

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excision of both uterine tubes and ovaries

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ruptured membranes

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rupture of the amniotic sac; usually at onset of labor

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polyhydramnios

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excessive amniotic fluid

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eclampsia

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true toemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, severe headaches, dizziness, convulsions, and coma

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ectopic pregnancy

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implantation of the fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity, often in the tube or ovary, or, rarely, in the abdominal cavity

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hyperemesis gravidarum

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severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that can cause severe dehydration in the mother and fetus

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placenta previa

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displaced attachment of the placenta in the lower region of the uterine cavity

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abruptio placentae

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premature detachment of a normally situated placenta

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chorionic villus sampling

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sampling of placental tissue for microscopic and chemical examination to detect fetal abnormalities

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TAB therapeutic abortion

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abortion induced by mechanical means or by drugs for medical reasons