Female Reproductive: Symptomatic, Diagnostic, and Operative Terms Flashcards
(112 cards)
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absence of menstruation
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amenorrhea
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absence of ovulation
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anovulation
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painful menstruation
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dysmenorrhea
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painful intercourse (coitus)
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dyspareunia
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abnormal white or yellow vaginal discharge
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leukorrhea
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excessive bleeding at the time of menstruation (menses)
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menorrhagia
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bleeding from the uterus at any time other than normal menstruation
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metrorrhagia
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scanty menstrual period
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oligomenorrhea
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irregular ovulation
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oligo-ovulation
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inflammation of the cervix
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cervicitis
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birth defects causing the abnormal development of a female organ or structure
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congenital anomalies
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congenital tumor composed of displaced embryonic tissue (teeth, bone, cartilage, and hair) more commonly found in an ovary; it is usually benign
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dermoid cyst
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displacement of the uterus from its normal position
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displacement of uterus
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abnormal forward bending of the uterus
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anteflexion
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abnormal backward bending of the uterus
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retroflexion
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backward turn of the whole uterus - also called tipped uterus
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retroversion
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condition characterized by migration of portions of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity
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endometriosis
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inflammation of the endometrium
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endometritis
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benign tumor in the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue
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fibroid/fibromyoma/leiomyoma
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abnormal passage such as from one hollow organ to another
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fistula
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abnormal opening between the vagina and rectum
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rectovaginal fistula
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abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina
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vesicovaginal fistula
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abnormal development of cervical tissue cells
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cervical neoplasia
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potentially cancerous abnormality of epithelial tissue of the cervix, graded according to the extent of abnormal cell formation: CIN 1 - mild dysplasia, CIN 2 - moderate dysplasia, CIN 3 - severe dysplasia
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cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
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malignant cell changes of the cervix that are localized without any spread to adjacent structures
carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the cervix
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cessation of menstrual periods owing to a lack of ovarian hormones
menopause
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inflammation of one or both ovaries
oophoritis
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cyst of the fallopian tube
parovarian cyst
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scarring of tissue within the pelvic cavity as a result of endometriosis, infection, or injury
pelvic adhesions
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inflammation of organs in the pelvic cavity usually including the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and endometrium - most often caused by bacteria
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
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relaxation of supportive ligaments of the pelvic organs
pelvic floor relaxation
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pouching of the bladder into the vagina
cystocele
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pouching of the rectum into the vagina
rectocele
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pouching sac of peritoneum between the vagina and rectum
enterocele
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pouching of the urethra into the vagina
urethrocele
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descent of the uterus down the vaginal canal
prolapse
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inflammation of a fallopian tube
salpingitis
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breaking down or severing of pelvic adhesions
adhesiolysis/adhesiotomy
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removal of a cone-shaped portion of the cervix
cervical conization
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suture to repair the vagina
colporrhaphy
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repair of a cystocele
anterior repair
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repair of a rectocele
posterior repair
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anterior and posterior repair of a cystocele and rectocele
A&P repair
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method of destroying tissue by freezing - used for treating dysplasia and early cancers
cryosurgery
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aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac (cavity that lies between the rectum and posterior wall of the uterus) - used for diagnosing ectopic pregnancy and pelvic inflammatory disease
culdocentesis
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dilation of the cervix and scraping of the endometrium to control bleeding, obtain tissue for biopsy, or remove polyps or products of conception
dilation and curettage (D&C)
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removal of the uterus
hysterectomy
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removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen
abdominal hysterectomy
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removal of the uterus through the vagina
vaginal hysterectomy
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removal of the uterus and cervix
total hysterectomy
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inspection of the abdominal or pelvic cavity with a laparoscope, an endoscope used to examine the abdominal and pelvic regions
laparoscopy
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surgical procedures within the abdominal or pelvic region using a laparoscope
laparoscopic surgery
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use of a laser to destroy lesions or dissect or cut tissue - used frequently in gynecology
laser surgery
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use of electrosurgical or radio waves transformed through a loop-configured electrosurgical device to treat precancerous lesions by simultaneous excisional biopsy and treatment of affected tissue (eg; cervical dysplasia, human papilloma virus lesions); note that transformation zone is the area of the cervix where neoplasia (abnormal cell formation) is most likely to arise
loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)/large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)
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excision of fibroid tumors
myomectomy
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excision of an ovary
oophorectomy
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excision of an ovarian cyst
ovarian cystectomy
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excision of a uterine tube
salpingectomy
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excision of both uterine tubes and ovaries
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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incision into a fallopian tube - often performed to remove an ectopic pregnancy
salpingotomy
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creation of an opening in the fallopian tube to open a blockage
salpingostomy
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sterilization of a woman by cutting and tying (ligating) the uterine tubes
tubal ligation
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excision of a breast tumor without removing any other tissue or lymph nodes; most often followed by radiation and/or chemotherapy if cancerous
lumpectomy
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removal of a breast
mastectomy
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removal of an entire breast without underlying muscle and axillary lymph nodes left intact
simple mastectomy
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removal of an entire breast, underlying chest muscles, and axillary lymph nodes
radical mastectomy
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removal of an entire breast and axillary lymph nodes
modified radical mastectomy
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surgical reconstruction of a breast
mammoplasty
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reconstruction to enlarge the breast, often by insertion of an implant
augmentation mammoplasty
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reconstruction to remove excessive breast tissue
reduction mammoplasty
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elevation of pendulous breast tissue
mastopexy
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pregnant woman
gravida
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having never been pregnant
nulligravida
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first pregnancy
primigravida
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to bear; a woman who has produced one or more viable (live outside the uterus) offspring
para
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woman who has not borne a child
nullipara
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first delivery
primipara
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woman who has given birth to two or more children
multipara
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progressive obliteration of the endocervical canal during deilvery
cervical effacement
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expected date for delivery of the baby - normally 280 days or 40 weeks from conception
estimated date of confinement (EDD)/estimated date of delivery (EDD)
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presence of meconium in amniotic fluid
meconium staining
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rupture of the amniotic sac, usually at the onset of labor
ruptured membranes
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large-bodied baby commonly seen in diabetic pregnancies
macrosomia
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excessive amniotic fluid
polyhydramnios
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expulsion of the product of conception before the fetus can be viable (live outside the uterus)
abortion (AB)
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miscarriage; expulsion of products of conception occurring naturally
spontaneous abortion (SAB)
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spontaneous abortion occurring in three or more consecutive pregnancies
habitual abortion
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incomplete expulsion of products of conception
incomplete abortion
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death of a fetus or embryo within the uterus that is not naturally expelled after death
missed abortion
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bleeding with threat of miscarriage
threatened abortion
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conditions preventing normal delivery through the birth canal - either the baby's head is too large or the birth canal is too small
cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)
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true toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, severe headaches, dizziness, convulsions, and coma
eclampsia
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toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, and puffiness of the face, without convulsion or coma
preeclampsia (pregnancy-induced hypertension - PIH)
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implantation of the fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity, often in the tube, ovary, or (rarely) the abdominal cavity
ectopic pregnancy
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disorder that results from the incompatibility of a fetus with an Rh-positive blood factor and a mother who is Rh negative, causing red blood cell destruction in the fetus - necessitates a blood transfusion to save the fetus
erythroblastosis fetalis
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presence, or lack, of antigens on the surface of red blood cells that may cause a reaction between the blood of the mother and fetus, resulting in fetal anemia (which causes erythroblastosis fetalis)
Rh factor
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presence of antigens
Rh positive
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absence of antigens
Rh negative
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severe nausea and vomitting in pregnancy that can cause severe dehydration in the mother and fetus
hyperemesis gravidarum
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fetal aspiration of amniotic fluid containing meconium
meconium aspiration
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displaced attachment of the placenta in the lower region of the uterine cavity
placenta previa
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premature detachment of a normally situated placenta
abruptio placentae
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surgical delivery of a baby by making an incision through the abdomen and into the uterus
cesarean section (C-section)
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incision of the perineum to facilitate delivery
episiotomy
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Pap
papanicolaou smear
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D&C
dilation and curettage
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HRT
hormone replacement therapy
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IUD
intrauterine device
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OCP
oral contraceptive pill
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EDC
estimated date of confinement
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GYN
gynecology
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PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
