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Ch. 8 Terms and Abbv. Flashcards

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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-pigment area surrounding the breast nipple

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Bartholin gland

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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 and fetus; forms the fetal part of the placenta

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coitus

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sexual intercourse; copulation

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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 egg cell; literally means yellow body

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cul-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 2-8 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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ono of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus also called an oviduct

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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 finger-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 cell or ovum

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genitalia

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reproductive organs; also called genitals

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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 organs that produces sex cells and hormones; ovary or testis

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gynecology

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study of female reproductive organs, including the breasts

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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; labia majora are the larger, outermost lips, and labia minora are the smaller, innermost lips
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lactiferous ducts
tubes that carry milk from the mammary glands to the nipple
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luteinizing hormone (LH)
secreted by the pituitary gland to promote ovulation
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mammary papilla
nipple of the breast
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menarche
beginning of the first menstral period and ability to reproduce
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menopause
gradual ending of menstruation
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menstruation
monthly shedding of the uterine lining. The discharge is called menses
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mymetrium
muscle layer of the uterus
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neonatology
study of the medical care of the newborn
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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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ovarian follicle
developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary
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ovary
one of a pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis. Ovaries are almond-shaped, approx. size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells (ova) and hormones
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ovulation
release of the ovum from the ovary
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ovum (ova)
mature egg cell (female gamete). Ova develop from immature egg cells called oocytes
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parturition
act of giving birth
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perimetrium
outermost layer of the uterus serosa
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perineum
in females, the area between the anus and the vagina
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pituitary gland
endocrine gland at the base of the brain. Produces hormones that stimulates the ovaries. Also regulates other endocrine glands
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placenta
vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy. Permits the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and fetal waste products between mother and child
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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
hallow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop, and from which menstruation occurs.
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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; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice.
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zygote
stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation up to 2 weeks
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AB
abortion
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AFP
alpha-fetoprotein - high levels in amniotic fluid of fetus or maternal serum indicate increased risk of neurologic birth defects in the infant
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ART
Assisted Reproductive Techniques - including IVF and sperm donation
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BRCA1 BRC2
breast cancer 1 and 2 - genetic mutations associated with increase risk for breast cancer
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BSE
Breast Self-Examination
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CA-125
protein marker elevated in ovarian cancer
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C-section, CS
Cesarean Section
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CIN
Cervical Intraepithelial
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CIS
Carcinoma in Situ
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CVS
Chorionic Villus Sampling
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Cx
Cerrvix
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D&C
Dilation and curettage
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DCIS
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
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DUB
Dysfuntcional Uterine Bleeding
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FHR
Fetal Heart Rate
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FNA
Fine Needle Aspiration
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G
Gravida (pregnant)
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GnRH
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone - secreted by the hypothalamus to stimulate release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland
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GYN
Gynecology
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hCG or HCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
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HDN
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
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HPV
Human Papillomavirus
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HRT
Hormone Replacement Therapy
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HSG
Hysterosalpingography
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IUD
Intrauterine Device; Contraception
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IDC
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
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IRDS
Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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IVF
In Vitro Fertilization
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LEEP
Loop Electrocautery Excision Procedure
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LH
Luteinizing Hormone
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LMP
Last Menstrual Period
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multip
multipara; multiparous
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OB
obestetrics
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para 2-0-1-2
a woman's reproductive history: 2 full-term infants, 0 preterm, 1 abortion, and 2 living children
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pap test
test for cervical or vagianl cancer
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PID
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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PMS
Premenstrual Syndrome
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primp
primipara; primiparous
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SLN biopsy or SNB
Sentinel Lymph Node biopsy
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TAH - BSO
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
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VH
Vaginal Hysterectomy

Medical Terminology Ch1-Ch11, Words & Abbv. (8 decks)

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