Chapter 14 Flashcards
(71 cards)
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Cervic/o
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Cervix, neck of uterus
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Colp/o
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Vagina
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-gravida
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Pregnant
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Gynec/o
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Woman,female
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Hyster/o
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Uterus
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Mast/o
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Breast
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Men/o
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Menstruation, menses
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Orchid/o
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Testicles
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Ov/o
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Egg, ovum
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Ovari/o
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Ovary
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-para
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To give birth
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abruptio placentae
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a disorder in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus
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amenorrhea
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amniocentesis
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andropause
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apgar score
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an evaluation of a newborn infant’s physical status
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azoospermia
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the absence of sperm in the semen
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cervical dysplasia
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the presence of precancerous changes in the cells that make up the inner lining of the cervix
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cervicitis
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inflammation of the cervix
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chancre
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chlamydia
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a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis
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chorionic villus sampling
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examination of cells retrieved from the chorionic villi between the 11th and 14th weeks of pregnancy
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colostrum
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colporrhaphy
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surgical suturing of a tear in the vagina
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colposcopy
direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix, vagina, and vulva
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dysmenorrhea
pain caused by uterine contractions during a menstrual period
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eclampsia
a serious condition characterized by seizures and coma that can develop during or after pregnancy from uncontrolled preeclampsia
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ectopic pregnancy
a condition in which a fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus
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endometriosis
a condition in which patches of endometrial tissue escape the uterus and become attached to other structures in the pelvic cavity
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epididymitis
inflammation of the epididymis
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episiotomy
a surgical incision made into the perineum to enlarge the vaginal orifice to prevent tearing of the tissues as the infant moves out of the birth canal
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fibroadenoma
a round, rubbery, firm mass that arises from excess growth of glandular and connective tissue in the breast
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galactorrhea
the production of breast milk in women who are not breast feeding
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gonorrhea
a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
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hematospermia
the presence of blood in the semen
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hydrocele
a fluid filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles
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hypomenorrhea
an unusually small amount of menstrual flow during a shortened regular menstrual period
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hysterectomy
surgical removal of the uterus
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hysterosalpingography
an x-ray examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes
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hysteroscopy
the direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes
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lactation
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leukorrhea
a profuse whitish mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina
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mastalgia
pain in the breast
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mastopexy
surgery to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position
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menarche
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menometrorrhagia
excessive uterine bleeding occurring both during the menses and at other irregular intervals
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neonate
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nullipara
a woman who has never borne a viable child
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obstetrician
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oligomenorrhea
light or infrequent menstruation in a woman with previously normal periods
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oophorectomy
surgical removal of one or both ovaries
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orchiectomy
surgical removal of one or both testicles
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orchiopexy
the repair of an un-descended testicle
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pelvic inflammatory disease
any inflammation of the female reproductive organs not associated with surgery or pregnancy
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perimenopause
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peyronie's disease
a form of sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection
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placenta previa
abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus
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polycystic ovary syndrome
a condition characterized by an imbalance of reproduction hormones
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postpartum
period of time after giving birth
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preeclampsia
a complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria
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priapism
a painful erection that lasts four hours or more but is not accompanied by sexual excitement
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primigravida
a woman during her first pregnancy
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primipara
a woman who has borne one viable child
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salpingo-oophorectomy
surgical removal of a fallopian tube and ovary
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syphilis
a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacterium Treponema Pallidum
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trichomoniasis
a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas Vaginalis
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uterine prolapse
the condition in which the uterus slides from its normal position in the pelvic cavity and sags into the vagina
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vaginismus
an involuntary spasm of the pelvic floor muscles that close off the vagina
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varicocele
a knot of varicose veins in one side of the scrotum
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vasovasostomy
a procedure performed as an attempt to restore fertility to a vasectomized male
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vulvodynia
a painful syndrome of unknown cause characterized by chronic burning, pain during sexual intercourse, itching, or stinging irritation of the vulva
