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Abortion
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Termination of pregnancy, either therapeutic or spontaneous
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Amniocentesis
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Procedure to remove amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac to detect abnormalities in fetus
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Apgar Score
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Evaluation of a newborn infant's physical status by assessing heart rate, respiratory effect, muscle tone, response stimulation and skin color. The newborn is evaluated at one and five minutes after birth. A total score of 10 indicates the best possible condition
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Aspiration
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Fluid is withdrawn by suction from a cavity or sac with a needle
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Cauterization
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Destruction of tissue by burning or freezing
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Cesarean section
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C-section - delivery of a child through an incision in the maternal abdominal and uterine wall
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Colposcopy
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Visual examination of tissues of the cervix and vagina using a colposcope
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Conization
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Removal of a cone-shaped piece of tissue
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Cryosurgery
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Also called cryocauterization - destruction of tissue by freezing
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Episiotomy
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Surgical incision of the perineum and vagina to facilitate delivery and prevent laceration (tear) of the tissues
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Fetal Monitor
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Monitor to detect and record fetal heart sounds
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Hysterectomy
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Removal of the uterus
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Larparoscopy
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Visual examination into the abdominal or pelvic cavity by making a small incision near the navel and introducing a laparoscope
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Lumpectomy
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Surgical removal of a lump from the breast
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Mammography
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X-ray examination of the breast. The record is called a mammogram
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Mammoplasty
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Surgical repair or restructuring of the breast
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Mastectomy
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Surgical removal of all or part of the breast
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OOphorectomy
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Surgical removal of an ovary
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Papanicolaou test
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Pap smear - scraping of the cervix for cell smear analysis
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Pelvimetry
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X-ray measurement of the dimensions of the pelvis to determine its capacity to allow passage of the fetus through the birth canal
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Salpingectomy
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Surgical removal of a fallopian tube
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Total abdominal hysterectomy
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Surgical removal of the uterus and cervix through an incision in the abdomen
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Tubal Ligation
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Surgical procedure in which the fallopian tubes are cut and ligated (tied) and a section is removed for purpose of sterilization
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Ultrasound
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Sound waves used to evaluate fetal development
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Vaginal hysterectomy
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Surgical removal of the uterus and cervix through the vagina
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D&C
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dilation (expanding)of the cervix and curettage (scraping) of the uterus
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