Med Term - Female Reproductive System

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adnexa

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acessory parts of a structure

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amenorrhea

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lack of monthly flow

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bartholinitis

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inflammation of Bartholin's glands

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biotics

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science of living organisms and the sum of knowledge regarding the life process

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cervicitis

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inflammation of the uterine cervix

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colposcope

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instrument used to examine the vagina and cervix by means of a magnifying lens

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contraception

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process of prevent conception

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culdocentesis

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surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac for removal of fluid

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cystocele

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hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina

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dysmenorrhea

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difficult or painful monthly flow

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dyspareunia

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difficult or painful sexual intercourse

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endometriosis

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condition in which the endometrial tissue occurs in various
sites in the abdominal or pelvic cavity

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fibroma

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fibrous tissue tumor

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genetics

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science of biology that studies the phenomenon of heredity
and the laws of governing it

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genitalia

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male or female reproductive organs

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gynecologist

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physician who specialized in the study of the female, especially diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breasts

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gynecology (GYN)

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study of the female, especially the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breasts

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hymenectomy

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surgical excision of the membranous fold of tissue (the hymen) that partially or completely covers the vaginal opening

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hysterectomy

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surgical excision of the uterus

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hysteroscope

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instrument used in the biopsy of uterine tissues before 12 weeks of gestation.

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hysterotomy

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incision into the uterus; also called a cesarean section

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intrauterine

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pertaining to within the uterus

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laser ablation

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procedure that uses a laser to destory the uterine lining

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laser laprascopy

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procedure that uses a long, telescopelike instrument equipped with a laser, lights, and a tiny video camera.

Can be used to explore the abdominal area and to treat ectopic pregnancy

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laser lumpectomy

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use of a contact Yag laser to remove a tumor from the breast

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lumpectomy

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surgical removal of a tumor from the breast

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mammoplasty

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surgical repair of the breast

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mastectomy

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surgical excision of the breast

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menarche

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beginning of menstruation

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menopause

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cessation of monthly flow; also called climacteric

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menorrhagia

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excessive uterine bleeding at the time of a menstrual period, either in number of days or amount of blood or both

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menorrhea

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normal monthly flow

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mittelschmerz

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abdominal pain midway between the menstrual periods, which occurs at the time of ovulation and at the site of ovulation

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myometritis

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inflammation of the muscular wall of the uterus

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oligomenorrhea

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scanty monthly flow

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oogenesis

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formation of the ovum

o/o = ovum, egg

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oophorectomy

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surgical excision of an ovary

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ovulation

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process in which an ovum is discharged from the cortex of the ovary

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pelvic inflammatory disease

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infection of the upper genital area; can affect the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes

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perimenopause

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period of gradual changes that lead into menopause affecting a woman's hormones, body, and feelings

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postcoital

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pertaining to after sexual intercourse

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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

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condition that affects certain women and can cause distressful symptoms

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rectovaginal

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pertaining to the rectum and vagina

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retroversion

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process of being turned backward, such as the displacement of the uterus with the cervix pointed forward

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salpingectomy

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surgical excision of a fallopian tube

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sapingitis

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inflammation of a fallopian tube

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salpingo-oopho-rectomy

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surgical excision of an ovary and a fallopian tube

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toxic shock syndrome

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poisonous staphyycoccus aureus infection that can strike young, menstruating women

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uterine fibroid

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benign fibrous tumor of the uterus made up of muscle cells and other tissues that grow within the wall of the uterus

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vaginitis

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inflammation of the vagina

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venereal

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pertaining to or resulting from sexual intercourse