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carcinoma of the cervix
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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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carcinoma of the endometrium
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malignant tumor of the uterus
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endometriosis
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endometrial tissue located outside the uterus
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fibroids
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benign tumors in the uterus
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ovarian carcinoma
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malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma)
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ovarian cysts
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collections of fluid withig a sac in the ovary
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(PID) pelvic inflammatory disease
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inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region (salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis)
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carcinoma of the breast
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malignant tumor of the breast
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fibrocystic disease
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numerous small sacs of fibrous connective tissue and fluid in the breast
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abruptio placentae
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premature separation of the implanted placenta
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choriocarcinoma
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malignant tumor of the placenta
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ectopic pregnancy
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implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location
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multiple gestation
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more than one fetus inside the uterus
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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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preeclampsia
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abnorma condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache
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down syndrome
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chromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, growth; a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes
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erythroblastosis fetalis
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hemolytic disease in the newborn (HND) caused by a blood group incompatibility between the mother and the fetus
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hyaline membrane disease
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acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn
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hydrocephalus
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accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain
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meconium aspiration syndrome
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abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn
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pyloric stenosis
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narrowing of the opening of the stomack to the duodenum
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pap test
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microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix
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pregnancy test
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blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG
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(HSG) hysterosalpingography
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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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breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI
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technologies using sound waves and magnetic waves to create images of breast tissue
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pelvic ultrasonography
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recording imags of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region
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aspiration
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withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction.
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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 cervic using a colposcope
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cryosurgery
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use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue
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culdocentesis
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needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac
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(D&C) dilation and curettage
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widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus
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exenteration
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removal of internal organs within a cavity
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laparoscopy
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visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope
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tubal ligation
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blocking the fallopian tibes to prevent fertilization from occurring
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(AB) abortion
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spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the embyo or fetus can exist on its own
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amniocentesis
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needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis
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cesarean section
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surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus.
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(CVS) chorionic villus sampling
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sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis
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fetal monitoring
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continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to reduce fetal distress during labor
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pelvimetry
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measurement of the dimensions of the maternal pelvis
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