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chorionic villus sampling
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sampling of placental tissue for microscopic and chemical examination to detect fetal abnormalities
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HRT
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Hormone Replacement Therapy
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colporrhapy
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suture to repair the vagina
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pelvic inflammation disease
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inflammation of organs in the pelvic cavity (fallopian tubes, ovaries, and endometrium)
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ectopic pregnancy
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implantation of the fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity
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pyosalpingitis
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suppurative inflammation of the uterine (fallopian) tube
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CVS
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chorionic villus sampling
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ovariocele
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hernia of an ovary
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adenocarcinoma
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malignant tumor of glandular tissue
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leukorrhea
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abnormal white or yellow vaginal discharge
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D & C
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dilation and curettage
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mastotomy
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incision in the breast
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colposcopy
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examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope
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mammogram
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low dose x-ray of breast tissue done to detect neoplasms
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dyspareunia
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painful intercourse
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mastoptosis
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sagging of the breast
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CPD
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cephalopelvic disproportion
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oophorostomy
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creation of an opening in the ovary
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dilation and curettage
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dilation of the cervix and scraping of the endometrium
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vaginitis
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inflammation of the vagina with redness, swelling and irritation
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chlamydia
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most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in North America
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polythelia
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presence of more than one nipple on a breast
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dystocia
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difficult childbirth
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pelvimeter
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instrument for measurement of the diameter of the pelvis
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EDC
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estimated date of confinement
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intrauterine device
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contraceptive device inserted into the uterus that prevents implantation of the fertilized egg
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cephalopelvic disproportion
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conditions preventing normal delivery through the birth canal - baby's head too large or birth canal too small
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STD
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sexually transmitted disease
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estimated date of confinement
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expected date for delivery of the baby, normally 280 days or 40 weeks from conception
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HBV
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Hepatitis B Virus
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episiotomy
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incision of the perineum to facilitate delivery
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transvaginal
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across or through the vagina
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endometritis
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inflammation of the endometrium
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ovariocentesis
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puncture of an ovary or ovarian cyst
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episiorrhapy
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repair of a lacerated vulva or an epistiotomy
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human papilloma virus
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virus that causes an infection that can occur on the skin or mucous membranes of the genitals
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metromalacia
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a softening or loss of consistency of the uterus
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ovoid
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an oval or egg-shaped form
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lactogenesis
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milk production
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salpingolysis
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lossening the fallopian tube from adhesions
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HPV
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Human Papilloma Virus
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Hepatitis B Virus
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virus that causes an inflammation of the liver as a result of transmission through any body fluid
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gynecologist
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a physician specializing in gynecology
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mastectomy
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removal of a breast
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hormone replacement therapy
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use of hormone (estrogen or progesterone) to replace a deficiency or regulate production
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menarche
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establishment of the menstrual function
the time of the first menstrual period |
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hysterectomy
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removal of the uterus
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menostasis
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stopping of menstruation
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tocolysis
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loosening (easing of labor/childbirth
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TAB
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therapeutic abortion
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therapeutic abortion
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abortion induced by mechanical means or by drugs for medical consideration
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polymastia
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presence of more than two breasts
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vulvectomy
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excision of the vulva
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salpingo-oophorectomy
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removal of a uterine tube or an ovary
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oligomenorrhea
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scanty menstrual period
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HSV
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Herpes Simplex Virus
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gynecology
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treatment of disorders of the female reproductive and urinary system
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PID
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pelvic inflammation disease
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hysterorrhexis
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rupture of the uterus
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hysterospasm
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spasm of the uterus
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mammotrophic
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having a stimulating effect upon the development, growth, or function of teh mammary glands
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salpingotomy
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incision into a fallopian tube -- used to remove an ectopic pregnancy
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hyperplasia
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an increase in the number of normal cells in a tissue or organ
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vulvitis
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inflammation of the vulva
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IUD
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intrauterine device
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vaginosis
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infection of the vagina with little or no inflammation -- milklike discharge and an unpleasant odor
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