Female Reproductive System

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pseudocyesis

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a false pregnancy

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contraception

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process of preventing conception

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salpingectomy

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surgical excision of a fallopian tube

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anovular

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pertaining to the lack of production and discharge of an ovum

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pyosalpinx

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accumulation of pus in the fallopian tube

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hysterectomy

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surgical excision of the uterus

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pyometritis

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purulent (pus) inflammation of the uterus

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bartholinitis

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inflammation of Bartholni's glands

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salpingitis

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inflammation of a fallopian tube

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ante partum

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the time before the onset of labor

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trimester

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a period of 3 months

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oophorectomy

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surgical excision of an ovary

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retroversion

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the process of being turned backward, such as the displacement of the uterus with the vervix pointed forward

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oligomenorrhea

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a scanty monthly flow

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rectovaginal

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pertaining to the rectum and vagina

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mastitis

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inflammation of the breast

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salpingo-oophorectomy

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surgical excision of an ovary and a fallopian tube

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conception

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process of the union of the male's sperm and the female's ovum: fertilization

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vaginitis

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inflammation of the vagina

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colpoperineoplasty

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surgical repair of the vagina and perineum

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venereal

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pertaining to or resulting from sexual intercourse

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dysmenorrhea

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difficult or painful monthly flow

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gynecologist

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one who specializes in the study of the female

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intrauterine

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pertaining to within the uterus

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antenatal

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pertaining to before birth

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dystocia

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the condition of a difficult and painful childbirth

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amenorrhea

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a lack of the monthly flow or menstruation

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genitalia

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the male or female reproductive organs

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fibroma

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a fibrous tissue tumor

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amniocentesis

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surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to obtain a sample of amniotic fluid

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colposcope

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an instrument used to examine the vagina and cervix by means of magnifying lens

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dyspareunia

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difficult or painful sexual intercourse

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endometriosis

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a condition in which endometrial tissue occurs in various sites in the abdominal or pelvic cavity

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mammoplasty

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surgical excision of the breast

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myometritis

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inflammation of the muscular wall of the uterus

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colporrhaphy

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suture of the vagina

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gynecology

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the study of the female

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episiotomy

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incision of the perineum to prevent tearing of the perineum and to facilitate delivery

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hematosalpinx

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a collection of blood in the fallopian tube that may be associated with tubal pregnancy

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amniotome

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an instrument used to cut fetal membranes

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neonatal

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pertaining to the first 4 weeks after birth

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menopause

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cessation of the monthly flow

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menorrhea

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a normal monthly flow

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catamenia

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the condition of monthly discharge of blood from the uterus

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cystocele

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a hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina

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mammography

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process of obtaining pictures of the breast by the use of x-rays

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culdocentesis

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surgical puncture of the cal-de-sac for removal of fluid

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panhysterectomy

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surgical excision of the entire uterus

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oophoritis

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inflammation of an ovary

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nullipara

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a woman who has borne no offspring

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pelvimetry

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measurement of the pelvis to determine its capacity and diameter

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perinatalogy

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study of the fetus and infant from 20 to 29 weeks of gestation to 1 t0 4 weeks after birth

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postcoital

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pertaining to after sexual intercouse

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hysterotomy

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incision into the uterus; also called a cesarean section

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prenatal

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pertaining to before birth

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postpartum

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pertaining to after childbirth

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primipar

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a woman who is bearing her first child

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multipara

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a woman who has borne more than one child

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oogenesis

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formation of the ovum

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abortion

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the process of miscarrying

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eutocia

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the condition of a good, normal childbirth