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18 Cards in this Set
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1. AMNIOCENTESIS
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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amnion
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2. AMNIOTIC FLUID
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fluid that is contained within the amnionic sac
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3. COLPOSCOPY
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visual examination of the vagina.
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4. HYSTERECTOMY
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removal of the uterus
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5. HYSTEROSCOPY
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visual examination of the uterus (endoscopic)
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6. MAMMOPLASTY
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surgical repair of the breast
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7. MASTITIS
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inflammation of the breast
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8. MASTECTOMY
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removal of a breast
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9. AMENORRHEA
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no menstrual flow
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10. ENDOMETRIOSIS
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abnormal condition of the inner lining of the uterus (found ectopically)
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11. OBSTETRICS
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field of medicine dealing with pregnancy and delivery of the newborn.
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12. BILATERAL OOPHORECTOMY
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removal of both ovaries
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13. SALPINGECTOMY
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removal of the fallopian (uterine) tube.
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14. VAGINITIS
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inflammation of the vagina
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15. MENARCHE
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beginning of the first menstrual period
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16. LEUKORRHEA
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discharge of white, vaginal secretion, associated with cervicitis
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17. CEPHALIC VERSION
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turning of the head of the fetus toward the cervix
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18. INTRAUTERINE DEVICE
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object that is placed within the uterus as a contraceptive device.
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