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Adnexa uteri

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fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments

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Amnion

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innermost membrane surrounding the embryo and fetus

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Areola

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dark pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple

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Bartholin glands

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small mucus- secreting exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice

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Cervix

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lower neck like portion of the uterus

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Chorion

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outermost membrane surrounding the embryo

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Clitoris

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organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra

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Corpus luteum

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empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell

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Cual-de-sac

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region in the lower abdomen midway between the rectum and the uterus

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Embryo

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stage in prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks

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Endometrium

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inner mucous membrane lining of the uterus

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Estrogen

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hormone produced by the ovaries; promotes female secondary sex characteristics

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Fallopian tube

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one of the pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus

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Fertilization

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union of the sperm and ovum from which the embryo develops

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Fetus

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stage in prenatal development from 8 weeks to birth

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Fimbriae

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finger or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum)

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Gamete

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male or female sexual reproductive cell sperm or ovum

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Genitalia

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reproductive organs

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Gestation

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time period from fertilization of the ovum to birth; pregnancy

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Gonad

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female or male reproductive organ that produce sex cells and hormones

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Graafian follicle

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a fluid-filled structure in the mammalian ovary within which an ovum develops before ovulation

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Gynecology

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study of the female reproductive organs, including the breast

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

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hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone

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Hymen
mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina
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Labia
lips of the vagina
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Lactiferous ducts
tubes that carry milk from the mammary glad to the nipple
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Luteinizing hormone
secreted by the pituitary gland to promote ovulation
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Mammary papilla
Nipple of the breast
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Menarche
first menstruation
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Menopause
gradual ending of menstruation
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Menstruation
monthly shedding of uterine lining
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Myometrium
muscle layer of the uterus
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Neonatology
Study of newborns
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Obstetrics
branch of medicine and surgery concerned with pregnancy and childbirth
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Orifice
an opening
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Ovary
one of a pair of female organs on each side of the pelvis
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Ovulation
release of the egg from the ovary
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Ovum
mature egg cell
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Parturition
act of giving birth
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Perineum
Space between vaginal opening and anus
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Pituitary gland
endocrine gland at base of brain
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Placenta
vascular organ attached to the uterine wall dring pregnancy
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Pregnancy
gestation
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Progesterone
hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women
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Puberty
period of adolescent development at which secondary sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced
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Uterus
hollow pear shaped muscular female organ
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Vagina
muscular mucosa-lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body
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Vulva
external female genitalia
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Abruptio placentae
placenta partly or completely separates from the inner wall of the uterus before delivery
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Carcinoma of the breast
malignant tumor of the breast
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Carcinoma of the cervix
malignant tumor of the cervix
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Carcinoma of the endometrium
malignant tumor of the uterus
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Cervicitis
Inflammation of the cervix
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Choriocarcinoma
A malignant, fast-growing tumor that develops from trophoblastic cells
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Down syndrome
a congenital condition
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Ectopic pregnancy
Out of place pregnancy (usually in Fallopian tube)
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Endometriosis
a condition in which cells similar to the lining of the uterus, or endometrium, grow outside the uterus
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Erythroblastosis fetalis
type of anemia in which the red blood cells (erythrocytes) of a fetus are destroyed in a maternal immune reaction resulting from a blood group incompatibility between the fetus and its mother.
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Fibrocystic disease
lead to the development of fluid-filled round or oval sacs (cysts) and more prominent scar-like (fibrous) tissue, which can make breasts feel tender, lumpy or ropy
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Fibroids
muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus (womb)
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Hyaline membrane disease
condition that causes babies to need extra oxygen and help breathing
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Hydrocephalus
an abnormal buildup of fluid in the ventricles (cavities) deep within the brain.
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Ovarian carcinoma
Cancerous tumor of the ovary
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Pelvic inflammatory disease
is an infection of one or more of the upper reproductive organs,
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Placenta previa
a problem during pregnancy when the placenta completely or partially covers the opening of the uterus (cervix)
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Preeclampsia
high blood pressure (hypertension) disorder that can occur during pregnancy.
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Pyloric stenosis
an uncommon condition in infants that blocks food from entering the small intestine
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Abortion
he use of medicine to end an undesired pregnancy
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Amniocentesis
a test you may be offered during pregnancy to check if your baby has a genetic or chromosomal condition, such as Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome or Patau's syndrome.
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Aspiration
when something enters your airway or lungs
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Cauterization
a medical technique performed by a doctor or surgeon
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Cesarean section
the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother's abdomen and uterus
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Chronic villus sampling
a prenatal test that involves taking a sample of tissue from the placenta to test for chromosomal abnormalities and certain other genetic problems.
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Colposcopy
Visual examination of the uterus
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Conization
A procedure in which a cone-shaped piece of abnormal tissue is removed from the cervix.
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Cryosurgery
A procedure in which an extremely cold liquid or an instrument called a cryoprobe is used to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue
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Culdocentesis
a procedure that checks for abnormal fluid in the space just behind the vagina
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Dilation
the action or condition of becoming or being made wider, larger, or more open
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Curettage
the use of a curette, especially on the lining of the uterus.
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Exenteration
complete surgical removal of a body organ, especially the eyeball and other contents of the eye socket, usually in cases of malignant cancer.
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Fetal monitoring
is a procedure in which instruments are used to continuously record the heartbeat of the fetus
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Hysterosalpingography
an X-ray test to outline the internal shape of the uterus and show whether the fallopian tubes are blocked
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Laparoscopy
a surgical procedure in which a fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the abdominal wall to view the organs in the abdomen or to permit a surgical procedure.
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Mammography
specialized medical imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to see inside the breasts.
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Pap smear
is a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women
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Pelvic ultrasonography
a noninvasive diagnostic exam that produces images that are used to assess organs and structures within the female pelvis
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Pelvimetry
measurement of the female pelvis
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Pregnancy test
test to see HCG in urine
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Tubal ligation
tubal sterilization
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Amni/o
amnion
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Cervic/o
cervix
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Chori/o chorion/o
chorion
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Colp/o
vagina
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Culd/o
cul-de-sac
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Episi/o
vulva
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Galact/o
milk
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Gynec/o
woman, female
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Hyster/o
Uterus
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Lact/o
Milk
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Mamm/o
Breast
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Men/o
menses, menstruation
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Metr/o
uterus
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My/o
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Myom/o
muscle, muscle tumor
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Nat/i
birth
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Obstetr/o
pregnancy and childbirth
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O/o
Egg
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Oophor/o
ovary
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Ov/o
egg
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Ovari/o
ovary
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Ovul/o
egg
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Perine/o
perineum
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Phor/o
to bear
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Salping/o
fallopian tubes
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Uter/o
uterus
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Vagin/o
vagina
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Vulv/o
vulva
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-arche
beginning
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-cyesis
pregnancy
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-gravida
pregnant
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-parous
bearing
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-rrhea
Flow or discharge
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-salpinx
fallopian tube
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-tocia
labor, birth
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-version
act of turning
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Dys-
painful
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Endo-
within
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In-
in
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Intra-
within
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Multi-
many
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Nulli-
no not none
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Pre-
before
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Primi-
first
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Retro
backwards

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