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gynec/o-

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female; woman

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obstetr/o-

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pregnancy and childbirth

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what is anovulation

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failure of the ovaries to release a mature ovum

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ovul/o-

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ovum

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what is ovarian cancer

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cancerous tumor of an ovary

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what is salpingitis

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infection/inflammation of the uterine tube

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salping/o

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uterine tube

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what is polycystic ovary syndrome

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ovaries contain many semisolid cysts; follicles enlarge but don’t release an ovum
enlarged follicles turn into painful cysts

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what is endometrial cancer

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cancerous tumor of the endometrium of the uterus

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what is leiomyosarcoma

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cancerous tumor of the smooth muscle of the uterus

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lei/o

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smooth

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sarc/o

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connective tissue

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-oma

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tumor

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what is endometriosis

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development of endometrial tissue in the uterine tubes and pelvic cavity

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metri/o

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uterus

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what is myometritis

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inflammation or infection of the uterine muscle

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what is pyometritis

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myometritis accompanied by pus

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metr/o

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uterus

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what is pelvic inflammatory disease

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infection that spreads from the cervix to the uterus, uterine tubes, and ovaries

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PID

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pelvic inflammatory disease

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what is uterine prolapse

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downward movement of the uterus due to ligament stretching or pelvic floor muscle weakness

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what is amenorrhea

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absence of menstural periods due to hormone imbalance, disease, or stress

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men/o

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month

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-rrhea

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flow; discharge

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what is dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation due to excess prostaglandin, endometriosis, PID, or uterine fibroids
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what is menopause
normal cessation of menstrual periods in middle age
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-pause
cessation
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what is menorrhagia
menstrual period with excessively heavy flow or a menstrual period lasting more than 7 days
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rrhag/o
excessive flow/discharge
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what is oligomenorrhea
very light menstrual flow or infrequent menstrual periods in a woman who previously had normal periods
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olig/o
few
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what is premenstrual syndrome
breast tenderness, fluid retention, bloating, and mild mood change in the days before menstruation due to high hormone levels
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PMS
premenstrual syndrome
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what is cervical cancer
cancerous tumor of the cervix
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in situ
in the original place
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what is cervical dysplasia
abnormal growth of squamous cells in the surface layer of the cervix; precancerous condition
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plas/o
formation; growth
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what is bacterial vaginosis
bacterial infection caused by gardnerella vaginalis
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what is candidiasis
yeast infection caused by candida albicans often during an antibiotic regimen
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what is cystocele
herniation of the bladder into the vagina due to weakness of the vaginal wall
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cyst/o
bladder
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-cele
hernia
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what is dyspareunia
difficult or painful intercourse or pain after intercourse
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pareun
sexual intercourse
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what is rectocele
hernia of the rectum into the vagina due to weakness in the vaginal wall
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rect/o
rectum
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what is vaginitis
vaginal inflammation or infection
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what is failure of lactation
lack of milk production after childbirth caused by the hyposecretion of prolactin from the anterior pituitary gland
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what is galactorrhea
discharge of milk from the breast when a woman is not pregnant or breast feeding
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galact/o
milk
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what is breast cancer
cancerous adenocarcinoma of the lactiferous lobules
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what is abruptio placentae
partial or complete separation of the placenta from the uterine wall prior to the third stage of labor; disrupts blood flow and oxygen to fetus
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what is an ectopic pregnancy
pregnancy in which a fertilized ovum implants outside of the uterus, often in the uterine tube
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ectop/o
outside
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what is gestational diabetes mellitus
temporary disorder of glucose metabolism during pregnancy
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gestat/o
conception to birth
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what is incompetent cervix
premature dilation of the cervix during the second trimester of pregnancy; can result in miscarriage
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what is mastitis
inflammation or infection of the breast caused by milk engorgement
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what is morning sickness
temporary nausea and vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy
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what is placenta previa
incorrect position of the placenta in which is partially or completely covers the cervical canal; cervical dilation disrupts the connection between the placenta and uterus
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previa
going before
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what is postpartum hemorrhage
continual bleeding after delivery from the site of placental separation
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what is preeclampsia
hypertensive disorder with increased blood pressure, edema, weight gain, and proteinuria
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pre
before
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eclamps
seizure
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what is premature labor
regular uterine contractions of labor that begin before the fetus is mature enough to be born
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what is apnea
temporary or permanent cessation of breathing after birth
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what is fetal distress
decreased blood flow through the placenta or umbilical cord that causes lack of oxygen to the fetus
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what is a growth abnormality
growth problems associated with maternal illness, malnutrition, or smoking
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what is jaundice
yellow discoloration of the skin due to inability of the newborn liver to conjugate bilirubin from RBC
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what is meconium aspiration
inhalation of meconium that has been passed in the amniotic fluid that can block the airway
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what is nuchal cord
umbilical cord wrapped around the neck of the fetus
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nuch/o
neck
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what is infant respiratory distress syndrome
difficulty inflating the lungs to breathe due to a lack of surfactant
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IRDS
infant respiratory distress syndrome
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what are BRCA1 and BRCA2
gene mutations that increase the risk for breast and ovarian cancers that are tested for with a blood test
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what is an estrogen receptor assay
cytology test that examines malignant breast cells for estrogen
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ER
estrogen receptor

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