Abbreviations-Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
Q
gynec/o, gyn/o, F
A
female
2
Q
oophor/o
A
ovary, form and store eggs
3
Q
hyster/o, metr/i, metr/o
A
uterus
- pear shaped, muscular organ
- functions are menstruation, pregnancy and labor
4
Q
cervic/o
A
cervix
-narrow, lower portion of uterus
5
Q
colp/o, vagin/o
A
vagina
-tube that connects uterus to the outside of body
6
Q
episi/o, perine/o
A
perineum
- space between vagina and rectum (female)
- space between scrotum and anus (male)
7
Q
mamm/o, mast/o
A
breast
8
Q
men/o
A
menstruation
periodic discharge of bloody fluid from non-pregnant uterus
9
Q
TAH
A
total abdominal hysterectomy
surgical removal of the uterus
10
Q
TVH
A
total vaginal hysterectomy
11
Q
GYN
A
gynecology or gynecologist
12
Q
OB/GYN
A
obstetrics and gynecologist
obstetrician and gynecologist
13
Q
PMS
A
premenstrual syndrome
14
Q
PID
A
pelvic inflammatory disease
15
Q
HCG
A
pregnancy test
