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Amniocentesis

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Surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to remove fluid for laboratory analysis

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Abortion

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Expulsion of the products of conception before viability

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Ammiotomy

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Artificial rupture of amniotic sac

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Bacterial vaginosis

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Culture and sensitivity of vaginal discharge

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Bartholin gland

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One of two small mucous glands located at the vaginal opening at the naw of the labia majora

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Breast self exam (BSE)

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Patient examines their own breast for any lumps or redness or thickening

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Bimanual examination

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An examination performed by the provider hands to examine the internal pelvic organs. Two fingers of one hand are inserted into the vagina and the other hand presses on the outside of the vaginal wall. Shape,consistency, and position of the pelvic organs can be determined

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Braxton-hicks

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Irregular, intermittent, and painless uterine contractions; also known as false labor

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Cervical punch biopsy

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is usually done in conjunction with a colposcopy to obtain a sample of cervical tissue for pathologic examination. The specimen is examined for malignant cells and the biopsy usually follows an abnormal Pap smear report

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Candidiasis

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Infection of the skin or mucous membrane with any species candida

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Carcinoma in situ

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Cancer that does not extend beyond the basement membrane

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Cesarean section

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Delivery of fetus through surgical incision into the uterus

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Chlamydia

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A bacterium that causes One of te most prevalent sexually transmitted disease

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Colposcopy

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Visual examination of vaginal and cervical tissue using a colposcope following abnormal Pap smear. A magnifying lens and powerful lights are used

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Cryosurgery

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Is used to treat tissue by freezing temperatures

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Condylomata

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A wart like lesion of viral origin found on external genitalia or perianal region

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Congenital anomalies

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Being born with; existing at time of birth

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Contraception

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Voluntary prevention of pregnancy

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Coupling agent

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An agent used when ultrasonography is used; enhances penetration of sound waves through tissue

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Diethylstilbestrol (DES)

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A synthetic hormone used therapeutically in menopausal disturbances. It should not be given during pregnancy. It has been related to cervicovaginal malignances in daughters of mothers who had it prescribed for them to treat a threatened abortion. DES has been related to productive disorders in the males whose mothers took it during pregnancy

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Dilation

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Expansion of an orifice or organ

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Down syndrome

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A genetic disorder

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Eclampsia

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Syndrome, also known as pregnancy-induced hypertension, can occur in pregnancy and result in convulsions unrelated to epilepsy or other Brain conditions

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Formalin

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A substance in which a specimen from a cervical punch biopsy is placed and the container is sent out for examination

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Dysmenorrhea
Painful menses
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Dyspareunia
Painful intercourse
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Endometriosis
Tissue that resembles the endometrium invades various locations in the pelvic cavity and elsewhere
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Cervical erosion
A cervical erosion is a change to the cells around the opening on the cervix, causing vaginal discharge.
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Fulgarated
Destroyed by electric current
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Genitalia
The reproductive organs internal and external
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Gestation
Period of development from fertilization to birth
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Gestational diabetes
Diabetes that first manifests clinically during pregnancy it usually subsides after delivery
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Gravidity
Total number of pregnancies a woman has had regardless of duration including a present one
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Meconium
The first stool of the newborn
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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
Hormone secreted by the trophoblast after fertilization of the ovum. It may detected in the blood and urine of pregnant women
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Hyperemesis gravidarum
Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy with inability to eat may lead to severe dehydration
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Hypoxia
Oxygen deficiency
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Hysterosalpingogram
A radiograph of the uterus tubes after the injection of dye, reveals defects in either the uterus or tubes
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Intraepethelium
Within the epithelium
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Involution
Return of the uterus to normal size and shape after childbirth
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Lamaze
Technique consisting of breathing exercise to facilitate delivery
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Laparoscopy
A procedure in which a lighted instrument is used to view the inside of the pelvic cavity
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Lochia
Discharge from the uterus of blood and mucus and tissue during the period after childbirth
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Metorrahagia
Uterine bleeding at irregular intervals
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Placenta abruptio
Placenta pulled away from the uterus
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Multigravida
A woman who has been pregnant more than once
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Polycystic
syndrome is a condition in which a woman has an imbalance of a female sex hormones. This may lead to menstrual cycle changes, cysts in the ovaries, trouble getting pregnant, and other health changes.
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Nägele's rule
Usual method for calculating expected date of birth
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Neonatal
Pertaining to newborn
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Nullipara
A woman who has not carried a pregnancy to the stage of viability
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Oxytocin
A pituitary hormone that stimulates the muscles of the uterus to contract thus inducing labor
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Parity
Carrying a pregnancy to the point of viability regardless of the outcome
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Parturition
The process of giving birth
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Patent
Open, not blocked
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Pelvic inflammatory disease
Infection of uterus, fallopian tubes, and adjacent pelvic structures; most common causes are gonorrhea and chlamydia, spread as sexually transmitted diseases
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Peurperium
The period from the end of the third stage of labor until in the involution of uterus is complete usually three to six weeks
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Prostaglandin
Modulator of biochemical activity in tissues
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Placenta previa
Sudden and abrupt separation of the placenta from uterine wall
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Postcoital
Period of time following (after) intercourse
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Preeclampsia
A complication of pregnancy characterized by just generalized edema, hypertension, and proteinuria
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Prenatal
Time between fertilization and birth
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Primigravida
A woman pregnant for the first time
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sickle cell anemia
An inherited blood disorder that may shorten lifespan
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Supine hypotension
A condition that may occur when a woman is lying in supine position the heavy, large uterus presses on the inferior vena cava and aorta, reducing blood flow back to the heart
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Tay-Sachs
An inherited disease that is usually fatal
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Thalassemia
A hereditary anemia that may be fatal
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Titer
Measurement of amount of antibody present against a particular antigen
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Trichomoniasis
Infestation with a trichomonas parasite, which may be transmitted through sexual intercourse
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Trimester
Three months; one third of the gestational period of pregnancy
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Ultrasonography
Process of placing a handheld transducer against a body area to be tested. The transducer sends sound waves through the skin and the various internal organs. When echoes are formed and sent back to the transducer converts them into electrical energy. This energy is transformed into a picture on a monitor or printed on paper. Photographs of the images can be taken and become part of the patients permanent record
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Vesicular
characterized by the presence of vesicles. Vesicles are blisters or other elevations on the skin
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Viable
Able to live, grow, and develop after birth; usually 24 weeks or greater than 1 pound
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Wet mount
A method of adding liquid, usually Saline or potassium hydrochloride, to a specimen on a slide for examination and preservation. The specimen is placed on a slide and one drop of saline (for diagnosis of trichomonas vaginalis) or potassium hydroxide (for a diagnosis of vaginal yeast infections) is applied and mixes with the specimen. It is covered with a coverslip and examine microscopically
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Dysplasia
Abnormal development of tissue
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Ectopic pregnancy
Implementation of the fertilized ovum outside of the uterine cavity
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Effacement
Thinning and shortening of the cervical canal during labor to permit passage of fetus

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