Cervical Cancer Terminology

Question 1

5-FU

Answer 1

5-Fluorouracil

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ablation

Answer 2

surgical removal of a thin layer of tissue from the body

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cervix

Answer 3

the lower part of the uterus that connects the vagina and uterus

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CIN

Answer 4

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia

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EBRT

Answer 5

External beam radiation therapy

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endocervix

Answer 6

the opening within the cervix visible by speculum exam

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HDR

Answer 7

High-dose rate

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Hematuria

Answer 8

blood in the urine

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HPV

Answer 9

Human papillomavirus

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hydronephrosis

Answer 10

swelling of the kidneys secondary to the buildup of urine

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laparoscopy

Answer 11

a minimally invasive surgical technique in which a fiber-optic telescope (laparoscope) and long-handled instruments are inserted into the abdominal cavity through small ports to perform various procedures

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LDR

Answer 12

low-dose rate

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LEEP

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Loop electrosurgical excision procedure; aka LLETZ

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LLETZ

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large loop excision of the transformation zone; aka LEEP

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Parametria

Answer 15

the connective tissue that surrounds the uterus

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SIL

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Squamous intraepithelial lesion

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Ureters

Answer 17

the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder

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VEGF

Answer 18

vascular endothelial growth factor