Medical Terminology - Chapter #8

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C-section, CS

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cesarean section - surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus

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D&C

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dilation (dilatation) and curettage - widening the cervix and scraping of the endometrial lining of the uterus

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DUB

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dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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FHR

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fetal heart rate

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HPV

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human papillomavirus - most important cause an drink factor for cervical cancer, most commonly sexually transmitted infections

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HRT

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hormone replacement therapy - relieves symptoms of menopause and delays the development of weak bones (osteoporosis)

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LMP

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last menstrual period

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OB

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obstetrics

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Pap test or smear

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papanicolaou smear - test for cervical or vaginal cancer

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PID

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pelvic inflammatory disease - inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis

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PMS

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premenstrual syndrome - symptoms of depression, breast tenderness, and irritability before menstruation

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TAH-BSO

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total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral sapingo-ooporectomy -

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VH

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vaginal hysterecotmy

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uterus

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hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop and from which menstruation occurs

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ovary

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one of a pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis; almond shaped, about the size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells (ova) and hormones

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fallopian tube

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one of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus; also called an oviduct

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cervix

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lower, neck-like portion of the uterus

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vagina

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muscular, mucosa lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body

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adnexa uteri

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fallopian tubes, ovaries and supporting ligaments

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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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uterine serosa

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outermost layer surrounding the uterus

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vulva

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external female genitalia includes the labia, hymen, clitoris and vaginal orifice

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labia

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lips of the vagina; labia major are the larger outermost lips, and labia minor are the smaller, innermost lips

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endometrium

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inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus

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myometrium

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muscle layer of the uterus

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perineum

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in females, the area between the anus and vagina

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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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fimbriae

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finger or fringe like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes

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fertilization

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union of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops

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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 organ that produces sex cells and hormones; ovary or testis

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gynecology

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study of the female reproduction organs including the breasts

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menarche

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beginning of the first menstrual period and ability to reproduce

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gamete

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male or female sexual reproductive cell; sperm cell or ovum

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ovum/ova

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mature egg cell (female gamete); ova develop from immature egg cells called oocytes

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pregnancy

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condition in a female of having a developing embryo and fetus in her uterus for about 40 weeks

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menopause

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gradual ending of menstruation

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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 menses

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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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obstetrics

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branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and child birth

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orifice

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an opening

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parturition

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act of giving birth

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placenta

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vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy; permits the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and fetal waste products between mother and fetus

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areola

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dark pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple

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puberty

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point in the life cycle at which secondary sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced

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amni/o

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amnion

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cervic/o

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cervix, neck

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nat/i

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birth

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obstetric/o

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pregnancy and childbirth (midwife)

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culd/o

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cul-de-sac

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episi/o

vulv/o

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vulva

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galact/o

lact/o

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milk

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gynec/o

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woman, female

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hyster/o

uter/o

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uterus, womb

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mamm/o

mast/o

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breast

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metr/o

metri/o

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uterus

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men/o

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menses, menstruation

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my/o

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muscle

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myom/o

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muscle tumor

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colp/o

vagin/o

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vagina

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salping/o

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fallopian tubes

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o/o

ov/o

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egg

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oophor/o

ovari/o

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ovary

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ovul/o

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egg

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perine/o

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perineum

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-arche

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beginning

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-cyesis

-gravida

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pregnancy

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-partum

-tocia

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birth, labor

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-parous

-para

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to bear, bring forth

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-salpinx

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uterine tube

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-pareunia

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sexual intercourse

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intra-

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within

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in-

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in

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multi-

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many

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nulli-

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no, not, none

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pre-

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before

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primi-

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first

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dermoid cyst

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contain variety of cell types including skin, hair, teeth, and cartilage, and arise from immature egg cells in the ovary. often called teratoma due to the strange assortment of tissue types in the tumor

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hydrocephalus

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accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

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Down Syndrome

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chromosomal abnormality (trisomy 21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low set ears, and slanted eyes

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cervical carcinoma

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malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer)

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cervicitis

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inflammation of the cervix

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endometrial carcinoma (endometrial cancer)

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malignant tumor of the uterine lining (adenocarcinoma)

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fibrocystic condition

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fibrocystic breast disease - numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast

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ovarian carcinoma (cancer)

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malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma)

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ovarian cyst

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collections of fluid within sacs (cysts) in the ovary

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placenta previa

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implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus

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palpation

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process of using one's hands to examine the body, especially while perceiving/diagnosing a disease or illness

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carcinoma of the breast (breast cancer)

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malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts)

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Apgar score

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appearance (color), pulse (heart rate), grimace (response to catheter in nostril), activity (muscle tone), respiration (respiratory effort)

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endometriosis

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endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

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fibroids/leiomyomata/leiomymomas

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benign tumors of the uterus

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ectopic pregnancy

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an abnormal pregnancy when the embryo implants outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes, but sometimes on an ovary or in the abdominal cavity

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tubal pregnancy

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an abnormal pregnancy when the embryo implants outside the uterus in the fallopian tubes

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hysterosalpingography (HSG)

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x-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material

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mammography

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x-ray imaging of the breast

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pelvic ultrasonography

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recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region

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exenteration

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removal of internal organs within a cavity

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cauterization

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destruction of tissue by burning

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colposcopy

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visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope

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mastectomy

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removal of the breast

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cryosurgery

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use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue

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laparoscopy

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visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope

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amniocentesis

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needle punter of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis

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pelvimetry

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measurement of the dimensions of the maternal pelvis

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tubal ligation

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blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring

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conization

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removal of a cone shaped section of the uterus

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GYN

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gynecology

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NB

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newborn

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IUP

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intrauterine pregnancy

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VH

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vaginal hysterectomy

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cephal/o

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head

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-flexion

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flexible

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-genesis

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producing; forming

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-itis

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inflammation

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-plasia

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development, formation

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-rrhagia

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bursting forth (blood)

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-rrhaphy

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suture

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-stenosis

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tightening

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-version

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act of turning

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-tresia

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opening

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oxy-

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swift, sharp

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pseudo-

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false