Chapter 15 Flashcards
1
Q
Cervix
A
Latin Neck
Lower part of the uterus
2
Q
Cervic
A
Root
Neck
3
Q
Al
A
Suffix
Pertaining to
4
Q
Cervical
A
Root + Suffix
Pertaining to the cervix
5
Q
Clitoris
A
Greek Clitoris
Erectile organ of the vulva
6
Q
Estr/o
A
Root + Combining Form
Woman
7
Q
Gen
A
Suffix
Produce
8
Q
Estrogen
A
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
Generic term for hormones that stimulate female secondary sex characteristics
9
Q
Fornix
Fornices (Pl)
A
Latin A vault
Arch-shaped, blind-ended part of the vagina behind and around the cervix
10
Q
Gynec/o
A
Root + Combining Form
Woman, Female
11
Q
Logy
A
Suffix
Study of
12
Q
Gynecology
A
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
Medical specialty of diseases of the female reproductive tract
13
Q
Gynec/o
A
Root + Combining Form
Woman, Female
14
Q
Logist
A
Suffix
One who studies, specialist
15
Q
Gynecologist
A
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
Specialist in gynecology
16
Q
Gynec/o
A
Root + Combining Form
Woman, female
17
Q
Log
A
Root
To study
18
Q
Ic
A
Suffix
Pertaining to
19
Q
Gynecologic
A
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
Pertaining to gynecology
20
Q
Hymen
A
Greek Membrane
Thin membrane partly occluding the vaginal orifice
21
Q
Labium
Labia (Pl)
A
Greek Lip
Fold of the vulva
22
Q
Majus
Majora (Pl)
A
Latin Greater
Bigger or greater; e.g., the labia majora
23
Q
Minus
Minora (Pl)
A
Latin Smaller
Smaller or lesser; e.g., the labia minora
24
Q
Mons Pubis
A
Mons, Latin Mountain
Pubis, Latin Pubic bone
Fleshy pad with pubic hair, overlying the pubic bone
25
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Ovary
Ovaries (Pl)
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Latin Egg
| One of the paired female reproductive glands
26
Ovari
Root
| Ovary
27
An
Suffix
| Pertaining to
28
Ovarian
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the ovary(ies)
29
Pro
Prefix
| Before
30
Gest
Root
| Pregnancy
31
Er
Suffix
| Agent, one who does
32
One
Suffix
| Hormone, chemical substance
33
Progesterone
Prefix + Root + Suffix + Suffix
| Hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy
34
Vagina
Latin Sheath
| The female genital canal extending from the uterus to the vulva
35
Vagin
Root
| Vagina
36
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
37
Vaginal
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the vagina
38
Vulva
Latin A wrapper or covering
| Female external genitalia
39
Vulv
Root
| Vulva
40
Ar
Suffix
| Pertaining to
41
Vulvar
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the vulva
42
Dys
Prefix
| Painful
43
Pareun
Root
| Lying beside, sexual intercourse
44
Ia
Suffix
| Condition
45
Dyspareunia
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Pain during sexual intercourse
46
Tampon
French Plug
| Plug or pack in a cavity to absorb or stop bleeding
47
Vagin
Root
| Vagina
48
Osis
Suffix
| Condition
49
Vaginosis
Root + Suffix
| A disease of the vagina
50
Vagin
Root
| Vagina
51
Itis
Suffix
| Inflammation
52
Vaginitis
Root + Suffix
| Inflammation of the vagina
53
Vestibul
Root
| Entrance
54
Ectomy
Suffix
| Surgical excision
55
Vestibulectomy
Root + Suffix
| Surgical excision of the vulva
56
Vulv/o
Root + Combining Form
| Vulva
57
Dynia
Suffix
| Pain
58
Vulvodynia
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Chronic vulvar pain
59
Vulv/o
Root + Combining Form
| Vulva
60
Vagin
Root
| Vagina
61
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
62
Vulvovaginal
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the vulva and vagina
63
Vulv/o
Root + Combining Form
| Vulva
64
Vagin
Root
| Vagina
65
Itis
Suffix
| Inflammation
66
Vulvovaginitis
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Inflammation of the vulva and vagina
67
Acquired
Latin Obtain
68
Immun/o
Root + Combining Form
| Immune response
69
Defici
Root
| Lacking, inadequate
70
Ency
Suffix
| Condition
71
Syn
Prefix
| Together
72
Drome
Root
| Running
73
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix + Prefix + Suffix
| Infection with the HIV virus
74
Syn
Prefix
| Together
75
Drome
Root
| Running
76
Syndrome
Prefix + Root
| Combination of signs and symptoms associated with a particular disease process
77
Chancre
Latin Cancer
| Primary lesion of syphilis
78
Chlamydia
Latin Cloak
| An STD caused by infection with Chlamydia, a species of bacteria
79
Condom
Old English Sheath or cover
| A sheath or cover for the penis or vagina to prevent conception and infection
80
Gon/o
Root + Combining Form
| Seed
81
Rrhea
Root
| Flow, discharge
82
Gonorrhea
Root + Combining Form + Root
| Specific contagious sexually transmitted infection
83
Human
Root
| Human being
84
Immun/o
Root + Combining Form
| Immune response
85
Defici
Root
| Lacking, inadequate
86
Ency
Suffix
| Condition
87
Virus
Latin Poison
88
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Root + Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Etiologic agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
89
Human
Root
| Human being
90
Papill
Root
| Pimple
91
Oma
Suffix
| Tumor
92
Virus
Latin Poison
93
Human Papilloma Virus
Root + Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Causes warts on the skin and genitalia and can increase the risk for cervical cancer
94
Mollusc
Root
| Soft
95
Contagi/o
Root + Combining Form
| Transmissible by contact
96
Um
Suffix
| Structure
97
Molluscum Contagiosum
Root + Suffix + Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| STD caused by a virus
98
Opportun
Root
| Take advantage of
99
Ist
Suffix
| Agent, specialist
100
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
101
Opportunistic Infection
Root + Suffix + Suffix
| An infection that causes disease when the immune system is comprised for other reasons
102
Replic
Root
| Reply
103
Ation
Suffix
| Process of
104
Replication
Root + Suffix
| Reproduction to produce an exact copy
105
Syphilis
Principal character in a Latin poem
| Sexually transmitted disease caused by a spirochete
106
Trich/o
Root + Combining Form
| Hair
107
Monas
Root
| Single unit
108
Trichomonas
Root + Combining Form + Root
| A Parasite causing an STD
109
Trich/o
Root + Combining Form
| Hair
110
Mon
Root
| Single unit
111
Iasis
Suffix
| Condition
112
Trichomoniasis
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Infection with Trichmonas vaginalis
113
Fallopian Tubes
Uterine tubes connected to the fundus of the uterus
114
Menses
Latin Month
| Monthly uterine bleeding
115
Menstr/u
Root + Combining Form
| Menses
116
Ation
Suffix
| Process
117
Menstruation
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Same as menses
118
Menstr/u
Root + Combining Form
| Menses
119
Ate
Suffix
| Composed of, pertaining to
120
Menstruate
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Act of menstruation
121
Menstr/u
Root + Combining Form
| Menses
122
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
123
Menstrual
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Pertaining to menstruation
124
Ovum
| Ova (Pl)
Latin Egg
| Egg
125
Endo
Prefix
| Within, inside
126
Metr/i
Root + Combining Form
| Uterus
127
Um
Suffix
| Tissue
128
Endometrium
Prefix + Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Inner lining of the uterus
129
Endo
Prefix
| Within, inside
130
Metr/i
Root + Combining Form
| Uterus
131
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
132
Endometrial
Prefix + Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Pertaining to the inner lining of the uterus
133
Fallopian Tubes
Uterine tubes connected to the fundus of the uterus
134
Fimbria
| Fimbriae (Pl)
Latin Fringe
| Fringelike structure
135
Fundus
Latin Bottom
| The upper, rounded top of the uterus above the openings of the fallopian tubes
136
Men
Root
| Month
137
Arche
Suffix
| Beginning
138
Menarche
Root + Suffix
| First menstrual period
139
My/o
Root + Combining Form
| Muscle
140
Metr/i
Root + Combining Form
| Uterus
141
Um
Suffix
| Tissue
142
Myometrium
Root + Combining Form + Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Muscle wall of the uterus
143
Os
Latin Mouth
| Opening into a canal; e.g., the cervix
144
Pub
Root
| Pubis
145
Arche
Suffix
| Beginning
146
Pubarche
Root + Suffix
| Onset of development of pubic and axillary hair
147
Thel
Root
| Breast, nipple
148
Arche
Suffix
| Beginning
149
Thelarche
Root + Suffix
| Onset of breast development
150
Uterus
Latin Womb
| Organ in which an egg develops into a fetus
151
Uter
Root
| Uterus
152
Ine
Suffix
| Pertaining to
153
Uterine
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the uterus
154
A
Prefix
| Without
155
Men/o
Root + Combining Form
| Menses
156
Rhhea
Root
| Flow, discharge
157
Amenorrhea
Prefix + Root + Combining Form + Root
| Absence or abnormal cessation of menstrual flow
158
Dys
Prefix
| Painful or difficult
159
Men/o
Root + Combining Form
| Menses
160
Rrhea
Root
| Flow, discharge
161
Dysmenorrhea
Prefix + Root + Combining Form + Root
| Painful and difficult menstruation
162
Men/o
Root + Combining Form
| Menses
163
Pause
Root
| Cessation
164
Menopause
Root + Combining Form + Root
| Permanent ending of menstrual periods
165
Men/o
Root + Combining Form
| Menses
166
Pause
Root
| Cessation
167
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
168
Menopausal
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the menopause
169
Pre
Prefix
| Before
170
Menstru
Root
| Menses
171
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
172
Premenstrual
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the time immediately before the menses
173
Primary
Latin First
| The First disease or symptom, after which others may occur as complications
174
Secondary
Latin Following or second
| Diseases or symptoms following a primary disease or symptom
175
Ante
Prefix
| Forward
176
Vers
Root
| Turn
177
Ion
Suffix
| Action, condition
178
Anteversion
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Forward displacement or tilting of a structure (in this case, the uterus)
179
Colp/o
Root + Combining Form
| Vagina
180
Pexy
Suffix
| Surgical fixation
181
Colpopexy
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Surgical fixation of the vaginal walls
182
Cyst/o
Root + Combining Form
| Bladder
183
Cele
Suffix
| Hernia
184
Cystocele
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Hernia of the bladder into the vagina
185
Endo
Prefix
| Within, inside
186
Metr/i
Root + Combining Form
| Uterus
187
Osis
Suffix
| Condition
188
Endometriosis
Prefix + Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Endometrial tissue outside the uterus
189
Fibr
Root
| Fiber
190
Oid
Suffix
| Resembling
191
Fibrous
Root + Suffix
| Uterine tumor resembling fibrous tissue
192
Fibr/o
Root + Combining Form
| Fiber
193
My
Root
| Muscle
194
Oma
Suffix
| Tumor, mass
195
Fibromyoma
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Benign neoplasm derived from smooth muscle and containing fibrous tissue
196
Hyster
Root
| Uterus
197
Ectomy
Suffix
| Surgical excision
198
Hysterectomy
Root + Suffix
| Surgical removal of the uterus
199
Lei/o
Root + Combining Form
| Smooth
200
My
Root
| Muscle
201
Oma
Suffix
| Tumor, mass
202
Leiomyoma
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Benign neoplasm derived from smooth muscle
203
Men/o
Root + Combining Form
| Menses
204
Rrhagia
Suffix
| Flow, discharge
205
Menorrhagia
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Excessive menstrual bleeding
206
Metr/o
Root + Combining Form
| Uterus
207
Rrhagia
Suffix
| Flow, discharge
208
Metrorrhagia
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Irregular uterine bleeding between menses
209
My
Root
| Muscle
210
Oma
Suffix
| Tumor, mass
211
Myoma
Root + Suffix
| Benign Tumor
212
My
Root
| Muscle
213
Om
Root
| Tumor
214
Ectomy
Suffix
| Surgical excision
215
Myomectomy
Root + Root + Suffix
| Surgical removal of a myoma
216
Pessary
Greek An oval stone
| Appliance insetted into the vagina to support the uterus
217
Poly
Prefix
| Many, excessive
218
Men/o
Root + Combining Form
| Menses
219
Rrhea
Root
| Flow
220
Polymenorrhea
Prefix + Root + Combining Form + Root
| More than normal frequency of menses
221
Rect/o
Root + Combining Form
| Rectum
222
Cele
Suffix
| Hernia
223
Rectocele
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Hernia of the rectum into the vagina
224
Retro
Prefix
| Backward
225
Vers
Root
| Turn
226
Ion
Suffix
| Action, condition
227
Retroversion
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Tipping backward of the uterus
228
Salping
Root
| Tube
229
Itis
Suffix
| Inflammation
230
Salpingitis
Root + Suffix
| Inflammation of the fallopian (uterine) tube
231
Salping
Root
| Tube
232
Ectomy
Suffix
| Surgical excision
233
Salpingectomy
Root + Suffix
| Surgical removal of a fallopian tube
234
Ab
Prefix
| Away from
235
Lat
Root
| To take
236
Ion
Suffix
| Action, condition
237
Ablation
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Removal of tissue to destroy its function
238
Coniz
Root
| Cone
239
Ation
Suffix
| Process
240
Conization
Root + Suffix
| Surgical excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue
241
Curett
Root
| To cleanse
242
Age
Suffix
| Pertaining to
243
Curettage
Root + Suffix
| Scraping the interior of a cavity
244
Dys
Prefix
| Painful
245
Function
Root
| Perform
246
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
247
Dysfunctional
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Difficulty in performing
248
Dys
Prefix
| Painful, difficult
249
Plas
Root
| Development, formation
250
Ia
Suffix
| Condition
251
Dysplasia
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Abnormal tissue formation
252
Dys
Prefix
| Painful, difficult
253
Plas
Root
| Development, formation
254
Tic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
255
Dysplastic
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to or showing abnormal tissue formation
256
Pap Test
Examination of cells taken from the cervix
257
Coitus
Latin Come together
| Sexual intercourse
258
Post
Prefix
| After
259
Coit
Root
| Sexual intercourse
260
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
261
Postcoital
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| After sexual intercourse
262
Contra
Root
| Against
263
Cept
Root
| Receive
264
Ion
Suffix
| Action, condition
265
Contraception
Root + Root + Suffix
| Prevention of pregnancy
266
Contra
Root
| Against
267
Cept
Root
| Receive
268
Ive
Suffix
| Quality of
269
Contraceptive
Root + Root + Suffix
| An agent that prevents conception
270
Diaphragm
Greek Partition or wall
| A ring and dome-shaped material inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy
271
In
Prefix
| In
272
Semin
Root
| Semen
273
Ation
Suffix
| Process
274
Insemination
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Introduction of semen into the vagina
275
In
Prefix
| In
276
Semin
Root
| Semen
277
Ate
Suffix
| Pertaining to
278
Inseminate
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| To introduce semen into the vagina
279
In
Prefix
| In
280
Vitro
Latin, glass
281
Fertil
Root
| Able to conceive
282
Ization
Suffix
| Process of creating
283
In Vitro Fertilization
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Process of combining sperm and egg in a laboratory dish and placing resulting embryos inside the uterus
284
Pro
Prefix
| Before
285
Gest
Root
| Produce, gestation
286
In
Suffix
| Substance
287
Progestin
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| A synthetic form of progesterone
288
Blast/o
Root + Combining Form
| Germ or immature cell
289
Cyst
Suffix
| Cyst, bladder
290
Blastocyst
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| First 2 weeks of the developing embryo
291
Embryo
Greek A young one
| Developing organism from conception until the end of the second month
292
Embryon
Root
| Embryo
293
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
294
Embryonic
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the embryo
295
Fetus
Latin Offspring
| Human organism from the end of the eighth week after conception to birth
296
Fet
Root
| Fetus
297
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
298
Fetal
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the fetus
299
Fertilize
Latin make fruitful
| Penetration of the oocyte by sperm
300
Fertiliz
Root
| Make fruitful
301
Ation
Suffix
| Action, process
302
Fertilization
Root + Suffix
| Union of a male sperm and a female egg
303
Im
Prefix
| In
304
Plant
Root
| To plant, insert
305
Ation
Suffix
| Process
306
Implantation
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Attachment of a fertilized egg to the endometrium
307
Placenta
Latin A cake
| Organ that allows metabolic exchange between the mother and the fetus
308
Amni/o
Root + Combining Form
| Amnion, fetal membrane
309
Centesis
Suffix
| To puncture
310
Amniocentesis
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Removal of amniotic fluid for diagnostic purposes
311
Chorion
Greek Membrane
| The fetal membrane that forms the placenta
312
Chorion
Root
| Chorion
313
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
314
Chorionic
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the chorion
315
Chorion
Root
| Chorion
316
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
317
Villus
Latin Shaggy hair
318
Chorion Villus
Vascular process of the embryonic chorion to form the placenta
319
Conception
Latin Something received
| Fertilization of the egg by sperm to form a zygote
320
Amnion
Greek Membrane around fetus
| Membrane around the fetus that contains amniotic fluid
321
Amni/o
Root + Combining Form
| Amnion, fetal membrane
322
Tic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
323
Amniotic
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Pertaining to the amnion
324
Ectop
Root
| On the outside, displaced
325
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
326
Ectopic
Root + Suffix
| Out of place, not in a normal position
327
Gestat
Root
| Pregnancy
328
Ion
Suffix
| Action, condition
329
Gestation
Root + Suffix
| From conception to birth
330
Gestat
Root
| Pregnancy
331
Ion
Suffix
| Action, condition
332
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
333
Gestational
Root + Suffix + Suffix
| Pertaining to gestation
334
Lanugo
Latin Wool
| Fine, soft hair on the fetal body
335
Olgio
Prefix
| Scanty, too little
336
Amnios
Root
| Amnion
337
Oligohydramnios
Prefix + Root + Root
| Too little amniotic fluid
338
Poly
Prefix
| Many, excessive
339
Hydr
Root
| Water
340
Amnios
Root
| Amnion
341
Polyhydramnios
Prefix + Root + Root
| Too much amniotic fluid
342
Pre
Prefix
| Before
343
Eclamps
Root
| Shining forth
344
Ia
Suffix
| Condition
345
Preeclampsia
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Hypertension, edema, and proteinuria during pregnancy
346
Pre
Prefix
| Before
347
Term
Root
| Limit, end
348
Preterm
Prefix + Root
| Baby delivered before 37 weeks of gestation
349
Trimester
Latin of 3 months duration
| One-third of the length of a full-term pregnancy
350
Vernix Caseosa
Vernix, Latin Varnish
Casseosa, Latin Cheese
Cheesy substance covering the skin of the fetus
351
Auto
Prefix
| Self, same
352
Lysis
Root
| Destruction
353
Autolysis
Prefix + Root
| Destruction of cells by enzymes within the cells
354
Dilat
Root
| Open out
355
Ion
Suffix
| Process
356
Dilation
Root + Suffix
| Stretching or enlarging an opening
357
Efface
Root
| Wipe out
358
Ment
Suffix
| Resulting state
359
Effacement
Root + Suffix
| Thinning of the cervix in relation to labor
360
Episi/o
Root + Combining Form
| Vulva
361
Tomy
Suffix
| Surgical incision
362
Episiotomy
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Surgical incision of the vulva
363
Gravid
Latin Pregnant
| Pregnant
364
Gravida
Latin Pregnant woman
| A pregnant woman
365
Hyper
Prefix
| Excessive
366
Emesis
Root
| Vomiting
367
Emesis
Root
| Vomiting
368
Hyperemesis
Prefix + Root
| Excessive vomiting
369
Labor
Latin Toil, suffering
| Process of expulsion of the fetus
370
Lochia
Greek Relating to childbirth
| Vaginal discharge following childbirth
371
Mulit
Prefix
| Many
372
Para
Root
| To bring forth
373
Multipara
Prefix + Root
| Woman who has given birth to two or more children
374
Neo
Prefix
| New
375
Nate
Root
| Born
376
Neonate
Prefix + Root
| A newborn infant
377
Neo
Prefix
| New
378
Nate
Root
| Born
379
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
380
Neonatal
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the newborn infant or the newborn period
381
Peri
Prefix
| Around
382
Nat
Root
| Birth
383
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
384
Perinatal
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Around the time of birth
385
Post
Prefix
| After
386
Partum
Root
| Childbirth, to bring forth
387
Postpartum
Prefix + Root
| After childbirth
388
Primi
Prefix
| First
389
Gravida
Root
| Pregnancy
390
Primigravida
Prefix + Root
| A woman in her first pregnancy
391
Primi
Prefix
| First
392
Para
Root
| To bring forth
393
Primipara
Prefix + Root
| Woman giving birth for the first time
394
Puer
Root
| Child
395
Perium
Root
| A bringing forth
396
Puerperium
Root + Root
| Six-week period after birth in which the uterus involutes
397
Terat/o
Root + Combining Form
| Monster, malformed fetus
398
Gen
Suffix
| Create, produce
399
Teratogen
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Agent that produces fetal deformities
400
Terat/o
Root + Combining Form
| Monster, malformed fetus
401
Gen
Suffix
| Create, produce
402
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
403
Teratogenic
Root + Combining Form + Suffix + Suffix
| Capable of producing fetal deformities
404
Terat/o
Root + Combining Form
| Monster, malformed fetus
405
Gen
Suffix
| Create, produce
406
Esis
Suffix
| Condition
407
Teratogenesis
Root + Combining Form + Suffix + Suffix
| Process involved in producing fetal deformities
408
Abort
Root
| Fait at onset
409
Ion
Suffix
| Action
410
Abortion
Root + Suffix
| Spontaneous or induced expulsion of the embryo or fetus from the uterus at 20 weeks or less
411
Breech
Old English Trousers
| Buttocks-first presentation of the fetus at delivery
412
Cesarean Section C-Section
Extraction of the fetus through an incision in the abdomen and uterine wall
413
Kern
Root
| Nucleus
414
Icterus
Root
| Jaundice
415
Kernicterus
Root + Root
| Bilirubin staining on the basal nuclei of the brain
416
Meconium
Greek A little Poppy
| The first bowel movement of a newborn
417
Nuchal Cord
Nuchal, French The back of the neck
| Loop(s) of umbilical cord around the fetal neck
418
Placenta Abruptio
Abruptio, Latin To break off
| The premature detachment of the placenta
419
Pre
Prefix
| Before, in front of
420
Via
Root
| The way
421
Previa
Prefix + Root
| Placenta obstructing the fetus during delivery
422
Post
Prefix
| After
423
Mature
Root
| Ripe, ready
424
Postmature
Prefix + Root
| Infant born after 42 weeks of gestation
425
Post
Prefix
| After
426
Mature
Root
| Ripe, ready
427
Ity
Suffix
| Condition, state
428
Postmaturity
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Condition of being postmature
429
Pre
Prefix
| Before
430
Mature
Root
| Ripe, fully developed
431
Premature
Prefix + Root
| Occurring before the expected time
432
Pre
Prefix
| Before
433
Mature
Root
| Ripe, fully developed
434
Ity
Suffix
| Condition, state
435
Prematurity
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Condition of being premature
436
Surfactant
Surface Active Agent
| A protein and fat compound that creates surface tension to hold the lung alveolar walls apart
437
Vertex
Latin Whorl
| Topmost point of the vault of the skull
438
Apo
Prefix
| Separation from
439
Ptosis
Root
| Drooping
440
Apoptosis
Prefix + Root
| Programmed normal cell death
441
Areola
Latin Small area
| Circular reddish area surrounding the nipple
442
Areol
Root
| Areloar
443
Ar
Suffix
| Pertaining to
444
Areolar
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the areola
445
Colostrum
Latin Foremilk
| The first breast secretion at the end of pregnancy
446
In
Prefix
| In
447
Volut
Root
| Roll up, shrink
448
Ion
Suffix
| Action, condition
449
Involution
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Decrease in size
450
Lact
Root
| Milk
451
Ation
Suffix
| Action, process of
452
Lactation
Root + Suffix
| Production of milk
453
Lact
Root
| Milk
454
Ate
Suffix
| Composed of, pertaining to
455
Lactate
Root + Suffix
| To produce milk
456
Lact
Root
| Milk
457
Ifer
Root
| To bear, carry
458
Ous
Suffix
| Pertaining to
459
Lactiferous
Root + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to or yielding milk
460
Mamm
Root
| Breast
461
Ary
Suffix
| Pertaining to
462
Mammary
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the lactating breast
463
Nipple
Old English Small nose
| Projecting from the breast into which the lactiferous ducts open
464
Oxy
Root
| Oxygen
465
Toc
Root
| Labor
466
In
Suffix
| Substance
467
Oxytocin
Root + Root + Suffix
| Pituitary hormone that stimulates the uterus to contract
468
Pro
Prefix
| Before
469
Lact
Root
| Milk
470
In
Suffix
| Substance
471
Prolactin
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Pituitary hormone that stimulates the production of milk
472
Anti
Prefix
| Against
473
Ne/o
Root + Combining Form
| New
474
Plas
Root
| Growth
475
Tic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
476
Antineoplastic
Prefix + Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the prevention of the growth and spread of cancer cells
477
Fibr/o
Root + Combining Form
| Fiber
478
Aden
Root
| Gland
479
Oma
Suffix
| Tumor
480
Fibroadenoma
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Benign tumor containing much fibrous tissue
481
Fibr/o
Root + Combining Form
| Fiber
482
Cyst
Root
| Cyst
483
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
484
Fibrocystic
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Bengin breast disease with multiple tiny lumps and cysts
485
Galact/o
Root + Combining Form
| Milk
486
Rrhea
Root
| Flow
487
Galctorrhea
Root + Combining Form + Root
| Abnormal flow of milk from the breasts
488
Gene
Greek Origin, birth
| Functional segment of DNA molecule
489
Genet
Root
| Origin
490
Ics
Suffix
| Knowledge
491
Genetics
Root + Suffix
| Science of the inheritance of characteristics
492
Genet
Root
| Origin
493
Ics
Suffix
| Knowledge
494
Ist
Suffix
| Specialist
495
Geneticsist
Root + Suffix + Suffix
| A specialist in genetics
496
Gynec/o
Root + Combining Form
| Female
497
Mast
Root
| Breast
498
Ia
Suffix
| Condition
499
Gynecomastia
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Enlargement of the breast
500
Lump
Root
| Piece
501
Ectomy
Suffix
| Surgical excision
502
Lumpectomy
Root + Suffix
| Removal of a lesion with preservation of surrounding tissue
503
Mamm/o
Root + Combining Form
| Breast
504
Gram
Suffix
| Record
505
Mammogram
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| The record produced by x-ray imaging of the breasts
506
Mamm/o
Root + Combining Form
| Breast
507
Graphy
Suffix
| Process of recording
508
Mammography
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Process of x-ray examination of the breast
509
Mast
Root
| Breast
510
Algia
Suffix
| Pain
511
Mastalgia
Root + Suffix
| Pain in the breast
512
Mast
Root
| Breast
513
Ectomy
Suffix
| Surgical excision
514
Mastectomy
Root + Suffix
| Surgical excision of the breast
515
Mast
Root
| Breast
516
Itis
Suffix
| Inflammation
517
Mastitis
Root + Suffix
| Inflammation of the breasts
518
Paget Disease
Scaling, crusting lesion on the nipple, often associated with an underlying cancer of the breast
519
Stere/o
Root + Combining Form
| Three-dimensional
520
Tact
Root
| Orderly arrangement
521
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
522
Stereotactic
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| A precise three-dimensional method to locate a lesion
