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Amnion

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Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus.

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Cervix

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Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus.

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Chorion

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Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo; it forms the fetal part of the placenta.

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Cul-de-sac

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Region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus.

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Endometrium

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Inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus.

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Fallopian tube

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One of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus; also called an oviduct or uterine tubes.

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Fertilization

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Unionist the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops.

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Gynecology

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Study of the female reproductive organs including the breasts.

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Menarche

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Beginning of the FIRST menstrual period and ability to reproduce.

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Menopause

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Gradual ending of menstruation.

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Menstruation

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Monthly shredding of the uterine lining. The flow of blood and tissue normally discharged during menstruation is called the menses.

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Myometrium

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Muscle layer of the uterus.

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Neonatology

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Branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn (neonate).

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Obstetrics

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Branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth.

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Ovary

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One of a pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis. Ovaries are almond-shaped, about the size of a large walnut and produce egg cells (ova) and hormones.

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Perineum

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In females, the area between the anus and the vagina.

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Placenta

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Vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy. It permits the exchange of oxygen, nutrients and fetal waste products between mother and fetus.

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Uterus

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Hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop and from which menstruation occurs.

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Vagina

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Muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body.

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Vulva

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External female genitalia; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris and vaginal orifice.

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Amni/o

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Amnion

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Cervic/o

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Cervix, neck

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Chori/o

Chorion/o

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Chorion

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Colp/o

Vagin/o

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Vagina

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Culd/o
Cul-de-sac
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Episi/o
Vulva
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Galact/o | Lact/o
Milk
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Gynec/o
Woman/female
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Gynecomastia
Literal:Condition of women’s breast. Actual: Men or boys with women like breast.
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Hyster/o
Uterus, womb
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Mamm/o | Mast/o
Breast
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Men/o
Menses, menstruation
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Metr/o | Metri/o
Uterus
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My/o
Muscle
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Myom/o
Muscle tumor
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Nat/i
Birth
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Obstetr/o
Midwife
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O/o Ov/o Ovul/o
Egg
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Ovari/o
Ovary
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Perine/o
Perineum
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Phor/o
To bear
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Salping/o
Fallopian tubes, oviducts, uterine tubes.
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Uter/o
Uterus
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Vulv/o
Vulva
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-arche
Beginning
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-cyesis
Pregnancy
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-gravida
Pregnant
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Infra-
Below
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Pseudo-
False
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Primi-
First
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-parous
Bearing, bringing forth
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-rrhea
Discharge, flow
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-salpinx
Fallopian (uterine) tube
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-tocia
Labor, birth
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Oxy-
Sharp, quick
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-version
Act of turning
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Dys-
Painful
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Endo-
Within
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In-
In
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Vol-
To roll
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Intra-
Within
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Multi-
Many
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Nulli-
No, not, none
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Pre-
Before
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Primi-
First
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Retro-
Backward
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Carcinoma of the cervix
Malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer).
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Endometriosis
Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus.
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Fibroids
Benign tumors in the uterus. (Also called leiomyomata or leimyomas)
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Ovarian carcinoma (cancer)
Malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma).
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Ovarian cysts
Collection of fluid within sacs (cysts) in the ovary)
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvis region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis.
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Carcinoma of the breast (breast cancer)
Malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts).
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Lumpectomy
Fro small primary tumors, the lump with immediately surrounding tissue can be removed is called...
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Mastectomy
Removal of the entire breast.
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Fibrocystic breast disease
Numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast.
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Abruptio placentae
Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta.
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Ectopic pregnancy
Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location.
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Placenta previa
Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus.
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Preeclampsia
Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema and headache.
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Eclampsia
The final and most severe phase of untreated preeclampsia. It caused seizures and even death of the mother and baby.
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Down syndrome
Chromosomal abnormality (trisomy 21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth and a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears and slanted eyes.
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Erythroblastosis fetalis
Hemolytic disease in the newborn (HDN) caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus.
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Hyaline membrane disease
Acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn.
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Hydrocephalus
Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain.
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Pyloric stenosis
Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum. “Projectile vomiting”
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Pap test (pap smear)
Microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix.
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Hysterspalpingography (HSG)
X-ray imaging of the uterus and Fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material.
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Mammography
X-ray imaging of the breast.
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Pelvic ultrasonography
Recording images of sound wave as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region.
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Aspiration
Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction.
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Cauterization
Destruction of tissue by burning.
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Colposcopy
Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope.
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Conization
Removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy) of the cervix.
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Cryosurgery
Use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue.
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Culdocentesis
Needle aspiration of fluid from the curl-de-sac.
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Dilation and curettage (D and C)
Widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus.
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Laparoscopy
Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope (laparoscope).
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Tubal ligation
Blocking of Fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring.
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Sterilization
Procedure (making an individual incapable of reproduction)is performed using laparoscopy or through a hysteroscope inserted via the cervical opening.
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Ligation
Tying off and does not pertain solely to the Fallopian tubes -which may be “tied” using clips or bands, or by surgically cutting or burning through the tissue.
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Abortion
Termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own.
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Spontaneous abortion
Mother natures abortion.
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Amniocentesis
Needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis.
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Cesarean section
Surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus.
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C-section
Cesarean section
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D and C
Dilation and curettage
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GYN
Gynecology
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IUD
Intrauterine device (contraceptive)
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IUP
Intrauterine pregnancy
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LMP
Last menstrual period
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NB
Newborn
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OB
Obstetrics
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Pap Test
Test cervical or vaginal cancer
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PID
Pelvic Inflammatory disease
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PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
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TAH
Total abdominal hysterectomy
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BSO
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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