Medical Terminology: Chapter 8: Definitions

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carcinoma of the cervix

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malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer)

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cervicitis

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Inflammation of the cervix

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carcinoma of the endometrium

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malignant tumor of the uterus

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endometriosis

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endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

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fibroids

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benign tumors in the uterus

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ovarian carcinoma

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malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma)

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ovarian cysts

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collections of fluid withig a sac in the ovary

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(PID) pelvic inflammatory disease

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inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region (salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis)

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carcinoma of the breast

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malignant tumor of the breast

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fibrocystic disease

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numerous small sacs of fibrous connective tissue and fluid in the breast

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abruptio placentae

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premature separation of the implanted placenta

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choriocarcinoma

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malignant tumor of the placenta

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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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multiple gestation

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more than one fetus inside the uterus

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placenta previa

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implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus

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preeclampsia

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abnorma condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache

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down syndrome

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chromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, 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 disease in the newborn (HND) caused by a blood group incompatibility between the mother and the fetus

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hyaline membrane disease

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acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn

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hydrocephalus

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accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

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meconium aspiration syndrome

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abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn

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pyloric stenosis

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narrowing of the opening of the stomack to the duodenum

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pap test

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microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix

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pregnancy test

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blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG

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(HSG) hysterosalpingography

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x-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material

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mammography

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x-ray imaging of the breast

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breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI

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technologies using sound waves and magnetic waves to create images of breast tissue

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pelvic ultrasonography

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recording imags of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region

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aspiration

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withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction.

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cauterization

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destruction of tissue by burning

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colposcopy

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visual examination of the vagina and cervic using a colposcope

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cryosurgery

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use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue

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culdocentesis

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needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac

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(D&C) dilation and curettage

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widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus

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exenteration

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removal of internal organs within a cavity

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laparoscopy

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visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope

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tubal ligation

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blocking the fallopian tibes to prevent fertilization from occurring

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(AB) abortion

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spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the embyo or fetus can exist on its own

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amniocentesis

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needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis

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cesarean section

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surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus.

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(CVS) chorionic villus sampling

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sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis

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fetal monitoring

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continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to reduce fetal distress during labor

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pelvimetry

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measurement of the dimensions of the maternal pelvis