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58 Cards in this Set
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rugae
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A number of transverse ridges in the mucous membrane of the vagina.
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vaginal introitus
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The space behind the glans clitoridis and between the labia minora, containing the openings of the vagina, urethra, and ducts of the greater vestibular glands.
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adnexa
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tissues or structures in the body that are next to or near another;consists of fallopian tubes, ovaries and ligaments of the uterus.
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climacteric
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cessation of menstruation
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coitus
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sexual union of 2 people of the opposite sex in which the penus is introduced into the vagina
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gynecology
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branch of medicine that deals with the study of diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system.
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mastitis
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inflammation of the breast
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mastectomy
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surgical removal of the breast as a treatment for breast cancer
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ante
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before, in front
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arche
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beginning
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cervic/o
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neck; cervix
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ovum
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female reproductive cell; female sex cell or egg.
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menopause
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premanent cessation of the menstrual cycle
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menorrhea
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menstrual flow; menstruation
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ovulation
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release of a mature ovum from the ovary, occuring approximately 14 days prior to the beginning of menses.
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colp/o
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vagina
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gynec/o
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women
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hyster/o, metr/o, metri/o, uter/o
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uturus
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intra
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within
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mamm/o, mast/o
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breast
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men/o
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menstruation
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o/o, ov/o
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egg, ovum
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oophor/o, ovari/o
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ovary
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retro
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backward, behind
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salping/o
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eustachian tubes; fallopian tubes
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vagin/o
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vagina
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vulv/o
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vulva
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amenorrhea
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absence of menstrual flow
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dysmenorrhea
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painful menstrual flow
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menorrhagia
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abnormally long or very heavy menstrual periods.
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metrorrhagia
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uterine bleeding at times other than the menstrual period.
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oligomenorrhea
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abnormally light or infrequent menstruation.
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tubal ligation
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surgical cutting and tying of the fallopian tubes to prevent passage of ova or sperm through the tubes, to prevent pregnancy
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vasectomy
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male sterilization, surgically cutting and tying the vas deferens to prevent the passage of sperm to prevent pregnancy
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cervicitis
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inflammation of the uterine cervix
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endometriosis
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presence and growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside the endometrium (lining of uterus)
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endometrial carcinoma
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malignant tumor lining of the uterus; also known as adenocarcinoma of the uterus.
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hysterectomy
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The operation of excising the uterus, performed either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
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fibrocystic breast disease
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presence of single or multiple fluid-filled cysts that are palpable in the breasts.
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fibroid tumor
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benign, fibrous tumor of the uterus.
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ovarian carcinoma
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malignant tumor of the ovaries, most commonly occurring in women in their 50's.
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colposcopy
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visual examination of the vagina and cervix with a colposcope.
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conization; cone biopsy
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surgical removal of a cone-shaped segment of the cervix for diagnososis or treatment
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cryosurgery
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destruction of tissue by rapid freezing with substances such as liquid nitrogen.
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IUD implantation
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intauterine device a small T shaped object with strings attached to the lge of the T. inserted through the vagina and remains in place in the uterus.
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culdocentesis
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surgical puncture through the posterior wall of the vagina into the cul-de-sac to withdraw intraperitoneal fluid for examination.
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endometrial biopsy
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invasive test for obtaining a sample of endometrial tissue with a small curet
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hysterosalpingography
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x-ray of the uterus and the fallopian tubes, by injecting a contrast material into these structures.
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laparoscopy
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process of viewing the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope
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mammography
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process of examining with x-ray the soft tissue of the breast to detect various benign and malignant growth before they can be felt
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pap smear
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diagnostic test for cervical cancer
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pelvic ultrasound
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noninvasive procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves
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lithotomy position
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A supine position with buttocks at the end of the operating table, the hips and knees being fully flexed with feet strapped in position.
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pelvimetry
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process of measuring the female pelvis; manually by x-ray to determine its adequacy for childbearing.
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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IUD
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intrauterine device; particular contraceptive device
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LMP
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last menstrual period
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D&C
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dilation and curettage
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