Ch.8 Medical Terminology Pathology

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carcinoma of the cervix

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malignant cells within the cervix
pap smears give important diagnostic information because CIN(cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia) may be curable with resection.

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cervicitis

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inflammation of the cervix;
this condition can be chronic because the lining of the cervix is not renewed each month as is the uterine lining during menstruation.

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carcinoma of the endometrium

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malignant tumournof the uterus(inner lining)

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endometriosis

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endometrial tissue is found in abnormal locations, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, supporting ligaments, or small intestine.

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fibroids

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benign tumors in the uterus;
fibroids are also called leiomyomata or leiomyomas, are composed of fibrous tissue and muscle.

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ovarian carcinoma

Back 6

malignant tumor of the ovary(adenocarcinoma)

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ovarian cysts

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collection of fluid within a sac in the ovary.

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pelvic inflammatory diease
(PID)

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inflammation in the pelvis region; salpingitis

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carcinoma of the breast

Back 9

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

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fibrocystic diease

Back 10

small sac of tissue and fluid in the breast.

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abruptio placentae

Back 11

premature separation of the implanted placenta.

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choriocarcinoma

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malignant tumor of the pregnant uterus.

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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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placenta previa

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placental inplantation over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterine wall.

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preeclampsia

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a condition that occurs during pregnancy or shortly after and is marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, and edema. If seizures occur, the condition is known as eclampsia or toxemia.

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down syndrome

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chromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, retarded 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 diease in the newborn caused by a bood group(Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus.

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hyaline membrane diease

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respiratory problem primarily in the premature neonate; lack of protein in the lining of the lung tissue causes collapse of the lungs.

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hydrocephalus

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accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain.