chapter 8 Flashcards

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ovaries

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pair of almond shaped organs located in the pelvic cavity

egg cells are formed and stored

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ovum

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female egg cell

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graafian follicles

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microscopic sacs that make up ovaries

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uterine, fallopian tubes

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pair of 5in tubes, attached to uterus

provide a pathway for ovum to move from ovary to uterus

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fimbria

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fingerlike projection at the free end of the uterine tube

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uterus

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pearsized/shape muscular organ in pelvic cavity

menstruation, pregnancy, labor

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endometrium

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inner lining of theuterus

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myometrium

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muscular middle layer of the uterus

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perimetrium

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outer, thin layer that covers the surface of the uterus

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corpus, body

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large central portion of the uterus

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fundus

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rounded upper portion of the uterus

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cervix (Cx)

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narrow lower portion of the uterus

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vagina

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a 3in tube that connects he uterus to the outside of the body

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hymen

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fold of membrane found near the opening of vagina

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rectouterine pouch

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pouch between the posterior wall of the uterus and the anterior wall of the rectum

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bartholin glands

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pair of mucus producing glands locate on each side of the vagina and just above the vaginal opening

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mammary glands, breasts

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pair of milk producing glands of the female

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mammary papilla

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breast nipple

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areola

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pigmented area around the breast nipple

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vulva, external genitalia

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2 pairs of lips that surround the vagina

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clitoris

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highly erogenous erectile body located anterior to the urethra

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perineum

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pelvic floor in both the male and female

area between the vaginal opening and the anus

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arche/o

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first, beginning

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cervic/o

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cervix

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colp/o, vagin/o
vagina
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culd/o
cul-de-sac
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episi/o, vulv/o
vulva
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gynec/o, gyn/o
woman
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hymen/o
hymen
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hyster/o, metr/o, metr/i
uterus
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mamm/o, mast/o
breast
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men/o
menstruation
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oophor/o
ovary
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perine/o
perineum
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salping/o
uterine tube (fallopian tube)
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peri-
surrounding (outer)
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-atresia
absence of a normal body opening, occlusion, closure
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-salpinx
uterine tube (fallopian tube)
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amenorrhea
absence of menstrual discharge
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bartholin adenitis
inflammation of a bartholin gland
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cervicitis
inflammation of the cervix
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colpitis, vaginitis
inflammation of the vagina
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dysmenorrhea
painful menstrual discharge
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endocervicitis
inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix
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endometritis
inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus
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hematosalpinx
blood in the uterine tube
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hydrosalpinx
water in the uterine tube
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hysteratresia
closure of the uterus(uterine cavity)
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mastitis
inflammation of the breast
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menometrorrhagia
rapid flow of blood from the uterus at menstruation
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menorrhagia
rapid flow of blood at menstruation
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metrorrhagia
rapid flow of blood from the uterus
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myometritis
inflammation of the uterine muscle
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oligomenorrhea
scanty menstrual flow (less often)
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oophoritis
inflammation of the ovary
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perimetritis
inflammation surrounding the uterus
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pyosalpinx
pus in the uterine tube
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salpingitis
inflammation of the uterine tube
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salpingocele
hernia of the uterine tube
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vulvovaginitis
inflammation of the vulva and vagina
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adenomyosis
growth of endometrium into the muscular portion of the uterus
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breast cancer
malignant tumor of the breast
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cervical cancer
malignant tumor of the cervix cellular dysplasia->carcinoma cause is linked to HPV infection
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endometrial cancer
malignant tumor of the endometrium
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endometriosis
abnormal condition in which the endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus in various areas in the pelvic cavity
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fibrocystic breast disease
a disorder characterized by one or more benign cysts in the breast
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fibroid tumor
benign fibroid tumor of the uterine muscle
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ovarian cancer
malignant tumor of the ovary
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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
inflammation of the female pelvic organs
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prolapsed uterus
downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina
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toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
severe illness characterized by high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, shock, possible death usually affects menstruating women using tampons
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vesicovaginal fistula
abnormal opening between the bladder and the vagina
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cervicectomy
excision of the cervix
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colpoperineorrhaphy
suture of the vagina and perineum
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colpoplasty
surgical repair of the vagina
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colporrhaphy
suture of the vagina(wall)
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episioperineoplasty
surgical repair of the vulva and perineum
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episiorrhaphy
suture of a tear in the vulva
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hymenectomy
excision of hymen
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hymenotomy
incision of the hymen
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hysterectomy
excision of the uterus
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hysteropexy
surgical fixation of the uterus
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hysterosalpiningo-oophorectomy
excision of the uterus, uterine tube, ovaries
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mammoplasty
surgical repair of the breast
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mastectomy
surgical removal of a breast
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mastopexy
surgical fixation of the breast
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oophorectomy
excision of an ovary
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perineorrhaphy
suture of a tear in the perineum
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salpingostomy
creation of an artificial opening in a uterine tube
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vulvectomy
excision of the vulva
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anterior and posterior colporrhaphy (A&P repair)
surgical repair of a weakened vaginal wall to correct a cystocele and a rectocele
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conization
the surgical removal of a cone shaped area of the cervix | used in the treatment for noninvasive cervical cancer
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dilation and curettage (D&C)
dilation (widening) of the cervix and scraping of the endometrium performed to diagnose disease, correct bleeding, empty uterine contents
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endometrial ablation
procedure to destroy or remove the endometrium by the use of thermal or laser energy treat: abnormal uterine bleeding
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laparoscopy or laparoscopic surgery
visual examination of the abdominal cavity | use: surgical procedures- tubal sterilization, hysterectomy, oophorectomy, biopsy
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myomectomy
excision of a fibroid tumor (myoma) from the uterus
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sentinel lymph node biopsy
an injection of blue dye and/or radioactive isotope used to identify the sentinel lymph nodes, nodes removed and examined
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stereotactic breast biopsy
technique that combines mammography and computer assisted biopsy to obtain tissue from a breast lesion
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tubal ligation
closure of the uterine tube for sterilization by tying
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uterine artery embolization (UAE)
minimally invasive procedure used to treat fibroids of the uterus by blocking arteries that supply blood to the fibroids, causing shrinkage
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hysterosalpingogram
radiographic image of the uterus and uterine tubes
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mammogram
radiographic image of the breast
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mammography
radiographic imaging of the breast
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sonohysterography (SHG)
process of recording the uterus by the use of sound
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colposcope
instrument used for visual examination of the vagina (and cervix)
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colposcopy
visual examination of the vagina (an cervix)
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culdoscope
instrument used for visual examination of the douglas cul-de-sac (rectouterine pouch)
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culdoscopy
visual examination of the douglas cul-de-sac (rectouterine pouch)
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hysteroscope
instrument used for visual examination of the uterus (uterine cavity)
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hysteroscopy
visual examination of the uterus (uterine cavity)
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culdocentesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid from douglas cul-de-sac (rectouterine pouch)
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transvaginal sonography (TVS)
an ultrasound procedure using a transducer placed in the vagina to obtain images of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, uterine tubes use: diagnose masses, monitor pregnancy, evaluate ovulation for treatment of infertility
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CA-125 (cancer antigen-125 tumor marker)
blood test used in the detection of ovarian cancer, monitor treatment
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pap smear
a cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions used to determine the presence of abnormal or cancerous cells (cervix most common)
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gynecologist
physician who studies and treats diseases of women
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gynecology (GYN)
study of women
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gynopathic
pertaining to diseases of women
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leukorrhea
white discharge from the vagina
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mastalgia
pain in the breast
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mastoptosis
sagging breast
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menarche
beginning of menstruation
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vaginal
pertaining to the vagina
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vulvovaginal
pertaining to the vulva and vagina
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dyspareunia
difficult or painful intercourse
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fistula
abnormal passageway between two organs or between an internal organ and the body suface
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hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
replacement of hormones, estrogen, progesterone to treat symptoms associated with menopause
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menopause
cessation of menstruation (48-53yrs)
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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
syndrome involving physical and emotional symptoms in 10 days before menstruation
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speculum
instrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection
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A&P repair
anterior and posterior colporrhaphy
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Cx
cervix
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D&C
dilation and curettage
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FBD
fibrocystic breast disease
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GYN
gynecology
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HRT
hormone replacement therapy
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PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
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PMS
premenstrual syndrome
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SHG
sonohysterography
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TAH/BSO
total abdominal hysterectomy/bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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TSS
toxic shock syndrome
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TVH
total vaginal hysterectomy
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TVS
transvaginal sonography
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UAE
uterine artery embolization