Female Reproductive System Diagnostic, Symptomatic, and Related Terms Flashcards
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atresia
congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening, such as the vagina
adnexa
accessory parts of a structure.
adnexa uteri are the ovaries and fallopian tubes
choriocarcinoma
malignant neoplasm of the uterus or at the site of an ectopic pregnancy. a rare tumor that may occur after pregnancy or an abortion
contraceptive diaphragm
contraceptive device consisting of a hemisphere of thin rubber bonded to a flexible ring; inserted into the vagina together with spermicidal jelly or cream up to 2 hours before coitus so that spermatozoa cannot enter the uterus, thus preventing contraception
corpus luteum
ovarian scar tissue that results from rupturing of a follicle during ovulation and becomes a small yellow body that produces progesterone after ovulation
dyspareunia
occurrence of pain during sexual intercourse
endocervicitis
inflammation of the mucous lining of the cervix uteri. usually chronic, commonly due to infection, and accompanied by cervical erosion
fibroids
benign uterine tumors composed of muscle and fibrous tissue; also called leiomyomas (myomas) and fibromyomata uteri.
myomectomy or hysterectomy may be indicated if the fibroids grow too large, causing such symptoms as metrorrhagia, pelvic pain, and menorrhagia
hormonal contraception
use of hormones to suppress ovulation and prevent contraception
oral contraceptive pills
birth control pills containing estrogen and progesterone in varying proportions.
about 98% effective when taken according to schedule
menarche
beginning of menstrual function
oligomenorrhea
scanty or infrequent menstrual flow
perineum
region between the vulva and the anus that constitutes the pelvic floor
puberty
period during which secondary sex characteristics begin to develop and the capability of sexual reproduction is attained
pyosalpinx
pus in the fallopian tube
retroversion
turning or state of being turned back, especially an entire organ, such as the uterus, being tipped from its normal position
sterility
inability of the female to become pregnant or the male to impregnate the female
vaginismus
painful spasm of the vagina from contraction of its surrounding muscles
viable
capable of sustaining life. denotes a fetus sufficiently developed to live outside the uterus.
a viable infant is one who at birth weighs at least 500g or is 24 weeks or more of gestational age. because an infant is determined viable does not mean the baby is born alive.
abruptio placentae
premature separation of normally situated placenta
amnion
membrane, continuous with and covering the fetal side of the placenta, that forms the outer surface of the umbilical cord. the fetus is suspended in amniotic fluid.
breech presentation
common abnormality of delivery in which the fetal buttocks or feet present first rather than the head
dystocia
difficult labor, which may be produced by the large size of the fetus or the small size of the pelvic outlet
eclampsia
most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy. signs of eclampsia include high blood pressure, edema, convulsions, renal dysfunction, proteinuria, and, in severe cases, coma