Terms Chapter 12, 13, And 14

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congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening, such as the vagina

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atresia

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malignant neoplasm of the uterus or at the site of an ectopic pregnancy

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choriocarcinoma

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occurrence of pain during sexual intercourse

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dyspareunia

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inflammation of the mucous lining of the cervix uteri

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endocervicitis

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turning or state of being turned back, especially an entire organ, such as the uterus, being tipped from it's normal position

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retroversion

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benign tumors composed of muscle and fibrous tissue that develop in the uterus; also called leimyomas, or myomas

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uterine fibroids

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inability of the female to become prego or the male to impregnate female

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sterility

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termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus is capable of surviving outside the uterus

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abortion

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premature seperation of the placenta from the uterine wall before the third stage of labor

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abruptio placentae

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abrptio placentae is also known as what

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placental abruption

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genetic condition in which a person as 47 chromosomes instead of 46, causes physical and mental delays in children

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down syndrome

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most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy

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eclampsia

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pregnancy in which fertilized ovum doesnt reach uterine cavity and becomes implanted on any tissue other than the lining of the uterine cavity

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ectopic pregnancy

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obstetric complication in which the placenta is attached close to or covers the cervical canal that results in bleeding during labor when the cervix dilates

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placenta previa

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small, t shaped device inserted by a physician inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy

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intrauterine device (IUD)

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suturing of the cervix to prevent it from dilating prematurely during pregnancy

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cerclage

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incision of abdomen and uterus to remove fetus

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cesarean section

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surgical closure of the vaginal canal

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colpocleisis

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excision of a cone shpaed piece of tissue such as mucosa of the cervix, for histological examination

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conization

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sampling of fetal blood drawn from the umbilical vein and performed under ultrasound guidance

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cordocentesis

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process of freezing tissue to destroy cells

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cryosurgery

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cryosurgery is also known as what

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cryocautery

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procedure that ties the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy

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tubal ligation

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widening of the cervical canal with a dilator and scraping of the unterine endometrium with a curette

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dilatation and curettage (D&C)

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excision of uterus

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hysterectomy

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hysterectomy where cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes remain

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subtotal

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hysterectomy where cervix removed but ovaries and fallopian tubes remain

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total

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total (complete) hysterectomy including removal of uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries

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total plus bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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visual examination of abdominal cavity with laparascope through one or more small incisions in abdominal wall

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laparoscopy

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excision of a small primary breast tumor and some of the normal tissue that surrounds it

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lumpectomy

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surgical reconstruction of the brests to change size, shape, or position

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mammoplasty

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excision of entire breast

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mastectomy

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excision of the entire breast; nipple, areola, and involved overlying skin

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total; simple mastectomy

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excision of entire breast; lymph nodes in the underarm

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modified radical mastectomy

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excision of the entire breast, all underarm lymph nodes and chest wall muscles under the breast

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radical mastectomy

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creation of a breast shaped mound to replace a breast that has been removed due to cancer or other diseases

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reconstructive breast surgery

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transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac under ultrasound guidance using a needle and syringe to remove amniotic fluid

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amniocentesis

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visula examination of the vagina and cervix with an optical magnifying instrument

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colposcopy

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delivery of pressurized air or gas into a cavity, chamber, or organ to allow visual examination, remove an obstruction, or apply medication

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insufflation

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measurement of pelvic dimensions to determine whether the head of the fetus will be able to pass through bony pelivs for delivery

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pelvimetry

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sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis of potential genetic defects

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(CVS) chroionic villus sampling

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removal of a sample of uterine endometrium for microscopic study

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endometrial biopsy

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cytological study used to detect abnormal cells sloughed form the cervix and vagina, usually obtained during routine pelvic examination

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papanicolaou test (pap)

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radiography and fluoroscopy of uterus and uterine tubes following injection of a contrast medium

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hysterosalpingography

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use of high frequency sound waves directed at soft tissue to produce an image of an internal body structure

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ultrasound

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US of pelvic area performed with probe inserted into vagina to give images of pathological and normal structures witin pelvis

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transvaginal US

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treat vaginal yeast infection by altering the yeast cell membrane or interfering with a metabolic process

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antifungals

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treat symptoms of menopause through hormone replacement therapy

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estrogens

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synthetic hormones used to prevent pregnancy and treat menstrual disorders

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oral contraceptives

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induce labor at term by increasing the strength and frequency of uterine contractions

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oxytocics

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terminante pregnancy

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prostaglandins

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chemically destroy sperm by creating a highly acidic environment in the uterus

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spermicides

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removal of all or part of the foreskin of the penis

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circumcision

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foreskin is also known as what

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prepuce

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malformation in which the urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis

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epispadias

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inability to intiate or maintain an erection for sex

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erectile dysfunction (ED)

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painless accumulation of serous fluid in the sac that contains the testes

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hydrocele

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malformation in which the urethra opens on the underside of the penis

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hypospadias

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removal of the prostate using a resetoscope or a electrocautery

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transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

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surgical procedure that cuts the vas deferns to prevent sperm from coming out and to prevent fertilization

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vasectomy

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using microscopical techniques to possibly reattach severed vas deferens

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reverse vasectomy

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US using a probe inserted through the rectum to evaluate the prostate

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prostate ultrasound

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