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adnexa uteri
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accessory structures of uterus including fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments
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amenorrhea
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absence of menses for 6 months or longer
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amniocentesis
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surgical procedure to remove fluid from the sac around the fedus
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amnion
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innnermost membranous sac surrounding the developing
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amniotic fluid
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fluid produced by fetal membranes and the fetus
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anovulatory
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egg is not released from ovary
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areola
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dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
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bartholin glands
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small mucus-secreting glands at the viginal orifice (opening to outside of the body)
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bilateral oophrectomy
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surgical removal of both ovaries
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cephalic version
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the fetus turns so that the head is the closest body part to the cervix
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cervix
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lower, neck-like portion of the uterus
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choriogenesis
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development of the outermost membrane that surrounds the developing embryo
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chorion
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the outermost membrane that surrounds the developing embryo
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chorionic
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pertaining to the outermost membrane that surrounds the developing embryo
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clitoris
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organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra
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coitus
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sexual intercourse; copulation
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colposcopy
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to do an examanation of something
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corpus luteum
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empty ovarian follicle that secrets progesterone after release of the egg cell;literally means yellow body
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cul-de-sac
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region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus
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culdosentesis
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when a needle is placed through the posterior wall of the vigina and fluid is withdrawn for diagnostic purposes
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dysmenorrhea
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pain associated with menstruation
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dyspareunia
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painful sexual intercouse
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dystocia
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painful labor, birth
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embryo
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stage in parental development from 2 to 6 weeks
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endocervicitis
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inflamation within the cervix
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endometritis
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inflamation within the uterus
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endometrium
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inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus
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episiotomy
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an incision through the skin of the perineum, enlarges the viginal orfice for delivery
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estrogen
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hormone produced by the ovaries; premotes female secondary sex characteristics
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fallopian tubes
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one of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus
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fertilization
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union of the sperm cell and the ovum from which the embryo develops
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fetal presentation
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the manner in which the fetus appears to the examiner during the delivery
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fetus
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stage in parental development from 6 to 39 or 40 weeks
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fimbriae (plural)
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finger or fringe like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes
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follicle-simulating hormone (FSH)
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secreted by the pituitary gland to simulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum)
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galactorrhea
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abnormal, presistent discharge of milk, commonly seen with pituitary gland tumors
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gamete
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male of female sexual reproductive cell; sperm cell or ovum
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genitalia
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reproductive organs; also called genitals
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gestation
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period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
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gonad
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female or male reproductive organs that produces sex cells and hormones; ovary or testis
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gynecology
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the study of the female reproductive organs including the breasts
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gynecomastia
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Enlargement of one or both breasts in a male. It often occurs with puberty or aging, or the condtion can be drug related.
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human chorionic gonadotropin
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hormone produced by the placenta to sastain pregnancy by simulating (-tropin) the mother's ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone
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hymen
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mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening of the vigina
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hysterectomy
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excision of the uterus
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hysteroscopy
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a gynecologist uses an edoscope (passed through the vigina) to veiw the uterine cavity
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intrauterine device
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a device that prevents the implantation of a fertilized egg
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involution
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labia
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the lips of the vigina; labia majora are the larger, outermost lips, and labia minora are the, innermost lips
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lactation
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the normal secretion of the milk
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lactiferous ducts
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tubes that carry the milk within the breasts
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lactogenesis
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the production of milk by the mammary glands
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leukorrhea
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this nonbloody viginal discharge may be mucoid or purulent (containing pus)and a sign of infection or cervicitis
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luteinizing hormone
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hormone produced by the pituitary gland; premotes ovulation
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mammary
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of or pertaining to the mamma or breast
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mammary papilla
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Nipple of the breast. A papilla is any small nipple-shaped projection.
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mammoplasty
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includes reduction and augmentation (enlargement) operations
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mastectomy
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mastectomy procedures are discussed under carcinoma of the breast
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mastitis
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breast inflamation
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menachre
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beginning of the first menstrual period during puberty
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menometrorrhagia
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excessive uterine bleeding druing and between menstrual periods
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menopause
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gradual ending of the menstruation
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menorrhea
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menstrual flow
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menorrhagia
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abnormally heavy or long menstrual periods
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menstruation
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monthly shedding of the uterine lining. The flow of blood and tissue normally discharged during menstruation is called.
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metrorrhagia
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bleeding between menses
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multigravida
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a woman who has been pregnant more than once
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multipara
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a woman who has borne 2 or more children
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myomectomy
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removal of fibroids from the uterus
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myometrium
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muscle layer of the uterus
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neonatal
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of or pertaining to newborn children
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neonatology
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branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn
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nullipara
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a woman who has never borne a child
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obstertrics
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branch of medicine that concered with pregnancy and childbirth
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oligomenorrhea
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infrequent pr scatty menstrual periods
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oogenesis
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the origin and development of the ovum
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oophoritis
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inflammation of an ovary, usually combined with an inflammation of the fallopian tubes; ovaritis
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orifice
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an opening
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ovarian
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having to do with the ovaries
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ovarian follicle
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Developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary. Only about 400 of these sacs mature in a woman's lifetime.
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ovary
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one pair of female organs on each side of the pelvis
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ovulation
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release of the ovum from the ovary
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ovum; ova
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egg cell; female gamete
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oxytocia
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rapid labor or birth
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oxytocin
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simulates the pregnant uterus to contract (labor begins)
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