Medical Terminology Chapter 17

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List the 6 primary and accessory sex organs of the female reproduction system

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Ovaries

Uterus

Vulva

Fallopian tubes

Vagina

Breasts

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The normal position of the uterus is

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Anteflexion

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Define fundis

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Rounded portion of uterine body superior to the attachment of fallopian tubes

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3 layers of uterine wall

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Perimetrium

Myometrium

Endometrium

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2 primary functions of uterus

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1. Provides place for nourishment/development of Fetus during pregnancy

2. Contracts rhythmically and powerfully to help push out fetus during the process of birthing

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retroflexion

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Bent backward at an angle with cervix usually unchanged from it's normal position

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Define anteversion

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Fundus moved forward toward the pubis with the cervix tilted up toward sacrum

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Define retroversion

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Bent backward with cervix pointed forward toward symphysis pubis

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2 names for fallopian tubes

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Uterine tubes

Oviducts

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Should the ovum become impregnated by a spermatozoon while in the fallopian tube, the process of what occurs?

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Fertilization

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2 functions of the ovary

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Production of egg

Production of hormones

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3 functions of vagina

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Female organ of copulation

Passageway for discharge of menstruation

Passageway for birth of fetus

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The breasts or what are compound alveolar structures

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Mammary glands

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The what is the dark protected area found on the skin over each breast

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Areola

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The what is the elevated area in the center of the breast

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Nipple

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Define colostrum

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Thin, yellowish secretion containing mainly serum and white blood cells. The"first milk".

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3 phases of the menstrual cycle

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1. Follicular phase

2. Ovulation

3. luteal phase

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What is the branch of medicine that pertains to the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period?

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Obstetrics

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What is the process in which a sperm penetrates an ovum

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Fertilization

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The fertilized ovum it's also known as what?

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Zygote

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As the blastocyst develops it forms a structure with 2 cavities. What are they?

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Yolk sac

Amniotic cavity

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What are the 4 stages of pregnancy

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Prenatal

Labor

Parturition

Postpartum period

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Prenatal stage

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Time period from conception to onset of labor

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Labor

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Last phase of pregnancy to the time of delivery

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Parturition

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Act of giving birth, also known as childbirth or delivery

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Postpartum period

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The 6 weeks following childbirth and expulsion of the placenta

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3 stages of labor

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1. First stage: begins from onset of true labor and lasts until the cervix is fully dilated to 10cm

2. Second stage: continues after the cervix is dilated to 10cm until the delivery of the baby

3. Delivery of the placenta

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A

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Lack of

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Contra

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Against

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Dys

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Difficult, painful

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Ec

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Out

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Endo

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Within

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Intra

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Within

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Oligo

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Scanty

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Peri

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Around

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Post

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After

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Retro

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Backward

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Pre

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Before

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Abort/o

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To miscarry

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Cervic/o

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Cervix, neck

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Coit/o

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A coming together

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Colp/o

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Vagina

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Culd/o

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Cul-de-sac

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Cyst/o

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Bladder

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Fibr/o

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Fibrous tissue

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Gynec/o

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Female

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Hyster/o

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Womb, uterus

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mamm/o

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Breast

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Mast/o

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Breast

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Men/o

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Month, menses, menstruation

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metr/o

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Womb, uterus

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My/o

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Muscle

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O/o

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Ovum, egg

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Oophor/o

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Ovary

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Pareun/o

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Lying beside, sexual intercourse

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Uter/o

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Uterus

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Vagin/o

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Vagina

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Venere/o

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Sexual intercourse

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Vers/o

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Turning

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Al

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Pertaining to

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Arche

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Beginning

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Cele

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Hernia

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Centesis

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Surgical puncture

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Ectomy

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Surgical excision

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Genesis

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Formation, produce

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ia

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Condition

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ine

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Pertaining to

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ion

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Process

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Ist

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One who specializes

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Itis

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Inflammation

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Oma

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Tumor

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Osis

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Condition

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Plasty

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Surgical repair

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Rrhagia

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To burst forth

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Rrhea

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Flow

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Oid

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Resemble

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Inflammation of the uterine cervix

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Cervicitis

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Difficult or painful monthly flow

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Dysmenorrhea

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Fibrous tissue tumor

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Fibroma

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Study of the female

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Gynecology

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Surgical excision of the hymen

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Hymenectomy

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Surgical repair of the breast

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Mammoplasty

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Normal monthly flow

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Menorrhea

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Formation of the ovum

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Oogenesis

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Difficult or painful sexual intercourse

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Dyspareunia

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Male or female reproductive organs

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Genitalia

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Beginning of the monthly flow

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Menarche

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Surgical removal of a tumor from the breast

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Lumpectomy

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Abdominal pain that occurs midway between the menstrual periods at ovulation

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Mittelschnerz

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

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Ovulation

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Procedure that uses a laser to destroy

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Laser ablation

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Pertaining to the rectum and vagina

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Rectovaginal

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Periods of gradual changes that lead to menopause

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Perimenopause

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Physician who specializes in the study of the female

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Gynecologist

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Incision into the uterus

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Hysterotomy

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Process of preventing conception

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Contraception

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A threatened abortion is one with what?

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Uterine bleeding

Cramping

Low back pain

Cervix is dilated

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Tubal pregnancy

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What kind of a physician specializes in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period

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Obstetrician

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Painful sexual intercourse

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Dyspareunia

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Period of gradual changes that lead into menopause

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Perimenopause

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Inflammation of the Bartholin's glands

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Bartholinitis

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Surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac

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Culdocentesis

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Surgical excision of the uterus

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Hysterectomy

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Surgical removal of a tumor from the breast

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Lumpectomy

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Surgical excision of the breast

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Mastectomy

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Cessation of the monthly flow

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Menopause

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Normal monthly flow (menses, menstruation)

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Menorrhea

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Formation of the ovum

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Oogenesis

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Inflammation of the fallopian tube

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salpingitis

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Pertaining to or resulting from sexual intercourse

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Venereal

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Inflammation of the uterine cervix

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Cervicitis

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Medical instrument used to examine the vagina and cervix

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Colposcope

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Hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina

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Cystocele

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Fibrous tissue tumor

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Fibroma

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Male or female reproductive organs

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Genitalia

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Study of the female, especially the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breast

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Gynecology

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Accessory part of a structure

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Adnexa

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Difficult of painful monthly flow (menses or menstruation)

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Dysmenorrhea

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Refers to any pregnancy, regardless of duration, including the present one

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Gravida

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Vaginal discharge occurring after childbirth

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Lochia

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Serious complication of pregnancy characterized by increasing hypertension, proteinuria, and edema

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Preeclampsia

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Process of being turned backward

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Retroversion

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X ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes after the injection of a radiopaque substance

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Hysterosalpingography

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Used to examine the ovaries and fallopian tubes

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Laparoscopy

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Process of obtaining pictures of the breast by use of xray.

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Mammography

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Screening technique to aid in the detection of the cervical/uterine cancer and cancer precursors

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Papanicolaou (pap) smear

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Urine test that determines menstrual disorders or possible abortion

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Pregnanediol

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AH (abb)

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Abdominal hysterectomy

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DES (abb)

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Diethlstilbestrol

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Birth control pill (abb)

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BCP

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Intrauterine device (abb)

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IUD

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (abb)

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PID

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Cervical intraepithelual neoplasia (abb)

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CIN

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DUB (abb)

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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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PMS (abb)

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Premenstrual syndrome

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Dilation and curettage (abb)

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D&C

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Toxic shock syndrome (abb)

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TSS

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Gynecology (abb)

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GYN

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What does the statement, "I wake up in the night soaked - especially my hair and neck"indicate?

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Hot flashes

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What is the medical word for difficult or sexual intercourse

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Dyspareunia

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What does gravida 2 indicate

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2 pregnancies

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Why is a pelvic ultrasound recommended

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To rule out uterine fibrous tumor