Ch 13 - the Female Reproductive System - Objective Flashcards by Emmalee Kubecka

amastia

absence of breasts

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cervical dysplasia

bad formation of cervical cells

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colpoptosis

downward displacement of vagina

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episiostenosis

narrowing of vulvar opening

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hematosalpinx

blockage of fallopian tube caused by blood

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hydrosalpinx

blockage of fallopian tube caused by water or any clear liquid

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hypermastia

excessively large breasts

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hypomastia

excessively small breasts

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hysteroptosis

downward displacement of uterus into vagina

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macromastia

abnormally largebreasts

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micromastia

abnormally small breasts

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oophorocystosis

ovarian cysts

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pyosalpinx

blockage of fallopian tube caused by pusut

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uterine prolapse

downward displacement of uterus into vagina

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coposcope

instrument used to examine the vagina

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colposcopy

procedure used to examine the vagina

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hysterscope

instrument for examining the uterus

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hysterscoopy

procedure for examining the uterus

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Pap smear

test used to detect cancer cells, most commonly in the cervix

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vaginoscope

instrument used to examine the vagina

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endometrium

inner layer of uterine tissue

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gynecologist

specialist in medical issues specific to woman

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gynecology

study of medical issues specific to women

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menarche

beginning or first mentruation

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myometrium

middle layer of uterine muscle tissue

perimetrium

tissue on outside of uterus, outer later of uterus

speculum

device for examining a body cavity, most commonly the vagina

bradytocia

slow labor

cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)

condition characterized by the inability of the mother's pelvis to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal

congenital anomoly

irregular condition that is present at time of birth

dystocia

difficult labor

eutocia

normal labor

gravida

another word for pregnant

hysterocele

hernia of uterus

hysterorrhexis

rupture of tuerus

lactogenic

causing formation of milk

lactorrhea

discharge of milk

macrosomia

baby with large body

microcephalus

baby with small head

oligohydramnios

not enough amniotic fluid

polyhydramnios

excessive amniotic fluid

amniocentesis

puncture of the amnion

amnioscope

instrument for examining the amnion

amnioscopy

procedure for examining the amnion

cardiotocograph

instrument for recording the baby's heart rate during contractions; also known as fetal heart monitor

fetometry

procedure for measuring the fetus

pelvicephalmetry

procedure for measuring the head size of baby and pelvic size of mother

pelvimetry

procedure for measuring the pelvis

tocodynagraph

instrument for recording the strength of labor contractions

tocography

procedure for recording the strength of labor contractions

conceptio9n

process of conceiving a child

fertilization

process of egg and sperm joining to conceive a child

gestation

process of carrying a child from conception to birth

implantation

process of a fertilized egg attaching or adhering to the uterus; this enables it to begin to receive oxygen and nutrients from mother to continue to grow

ovulation

process of an egg being released from an ovary

contraception

process that hinders the conceptions of a child

tertogenic

causing the formation of birth defects

teratology

branch of medicine dealing with study of birth defects and causes

antepartum

time before birth

intrapartum

time during birht

lactation

production of milk

natal

pertaining to birht

neonatal

pertaining to new birth; normally the first 28 days after birth

neonatologist

specialist in the neonatal period

neonatology

study of the neonatal period

obstetricist

specialist in pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns

perinatal

time around birht, normally ranging from 28 weeks to 28 days after birth

perinatologist

specialist in perinatal period

perinatology

branch of medicine dealing with perinatal period

postnatal

pertaining to after birth

postpartum

pertaining to after birth

prenatal

pertaining to before birth

hysterography

procedure for imaging the uterus

pelvic sonography

instrument for imaging pelvis using sound waves

cervicography

procedure for imaging the cervix

hysterosalpingogram

record of uterus and fallopin tubes

mammogram

record of breast exam

sonohysterography

procedure using sound waves to examin the uterus

transvaginal sonography

imaging procedure using sound waves emitted from device inserted in vagina

Ch 13 - the Female Reproductive System - Objective Flashcards

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