Med Term 2 Chapter 08

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adenomyosis

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growth of endometrium into the muscular portion of the uterus

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breast cancer

Back 2

malignant tumor of the breast

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cervical cancer

Back 3

malignant tumor of the cervix, which progresses from cervical dysplasia to carcinoma. Its cause is linked to HPV infection.

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endometriosis

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abnormal condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus in various areas in the pelvic cavity, including ovaries, uterine tubes, intestines, and uterus

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fibrocystic breast condition (FCC)

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disorder characterized by benign cysts in one or both breasts; may cause discomfort (also called fibrocystic breast disease

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fibroid tumor

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benign tumor of the uterine muscle (also called myoma of the uterus or leiomyoma)

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ovarian cancer

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malignant tumor of the ovary

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pelvic imflammatory disease (PID)

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inflammation of some or all of the female pelvic organs; can be caused by many different pathogens. If untreated, the infection may spread upward from the vagina to other pelvic organs. An ascending infection may result in infertility and, in some cases, fatal septicemia.

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prolapsed uterus

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downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina (also called hysteroptosis)

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toxic shock syndrome (TSS)

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severe illness characterized by high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, and myalgia, followed by hypotension and, in severe cases, shock and death; usually affects menstruating women using tampons; caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.

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vesicovaginal fistula

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abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina

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anterior and posterior colporrhaphy (A&P repair)

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surgical repair of a weakened vaginal wall to correct a cystocele and a rectocele

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conization

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surgical removal of a cone-shaped area of the cervix

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dilation and curettage (D&C)

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surgical procedure to widen the cervix and scrape the endometrium with an instrument called a curette

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endometrial ablation

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procedure to destroy or remove the endometrium by use of laser, electrical, or thermal energy ; used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding

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laparoscopy or laparoscopic surgery

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visual examination of the abdominopelvic cavity; accomplished by inserting a laparoscope through a tiny incision near umbilicus

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myomectomy

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excision of a fibroid tumor from the uterus

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sentinel lymph node biopsy

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injection of blue dye and/or radioactive isotope used to identify the sentinel lymph nodes

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stereotactic breast biopsy

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technique that combines mammography and computer-assisted biopsy to obtain tissue from a breast lesion

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tubal ligation

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closure of the uterine tubes for sterilization by tying

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uterine artery embolization(UAE)

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minimally invasive procedure used to treat fibroids of the uterus by blocking arteries that supply blood to the fibroids

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transvaginal sonography (TVS)

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ultrasound procedure that uses a transducer placed in the vagina to obtain images of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, uterine tubes, and surrounding structures

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CA-125 (cancer antigen-125 tumor marker)

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blood test used in the detection of ovarian cancer, used to monitor treatment and to determine extent of disease

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pap smear

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cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions used to determine the presence of abnormal or cancerous cells

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contraception

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intentional prevention of conception (birth control)

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dyspareunia

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difficult or painful intercourse

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fistula

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abnormal passageway between two organs or between an internal organ and the body surface

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hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

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replacement of hormones, estrogen, and/or progesterone, to treat symptoms associated with menopause

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menopause

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cessation of menstration; usually around the ages of 48 to 53 years

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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

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syndrome involving physical and emotional symptoms occurring in the 10 days before menstruation

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speculum

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intrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection

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A&P repair

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anterior and posterior colporrhaphy

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BC

Back 33

birth control

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Cx

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cervix

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D&C

Back 35

dilation and curettage

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FCC

Back 36

fibrocystic breast condition

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GYN

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gynecology

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HRT

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hormone replacement therapy

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IUD

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intrauterine device

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LAVH

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laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy

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PID

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pelvic inflammatory disease

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PMS

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premenstrual syndrome

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SHG

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sonohysterography

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TAH/BSO

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total abdominal hysterctomy/bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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TSS

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toxic shock syndrome

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TVH

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total vaginal hysterectomy

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TVS

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transvaginal sonography

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UAE

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uterine artery embolization