Medical Terminology - Chapter 17 Flashcards
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abort/o
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to miscarry
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left ovary lies in the
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upper pelvic cavity
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cervic/o
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cervix, neck
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what are the finger-like structures of fallopian tube that draw the egg in
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fimbriae
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opening of the fallopian tube that lies close to the ovary
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ostium (a mouth an opening)
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coit/o
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a coming together
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colp/o
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vagina
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culd/o
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cul-de-sac
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cyst/o
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bladder
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fibr/o
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fibrous tissue
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gynec/o
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female
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hyster/o
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womb, uterus
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mamm/o
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breast
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mast/o
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breast
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men/o
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month, menses, menstruation
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metr/i
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womb, uterus
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metr/o
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womb, uterus
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my/o
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muscle
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o/o
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ovum, egg
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oophor/o
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ovary
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pareun/o
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lying beside, sexual intercourse
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rect/o
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rectum
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uter/o
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uterus
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vagin/o
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vagina
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venere/o
sexual intercourse
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vers/o
turning
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provides a place for the nourishment & development of fetus during pregnancy; contacts rhythmically and powerfully to help push out fetus during birth
uterus
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FSH
follicle stimulating hormone
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serve as ducts to convey the ovum from ovary to uterus and to convey spermatozoa from the uterus toward each ovary
fallopian tubes
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produce ova and hormones
ovaries
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female organ of copulation, serves as passageway for discharge of menstruation and passageway for birth of fetus
vagina
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is like a bulb
ampulla
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neck of the uterus
cervix
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external female genitalia
vulva
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provides pad of fatty tissue
mons pubis
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provides two folds of adipose tissue
labia majora
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three layers of the uterus
endometrium (inner), myometrium, perimetrium (outer)
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labia minora
lying within labia majora, encloses vestibule
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serves as entrance to urethra, the vagina, and two excretory ducts of Bartholin's glands
vestibule
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erectile tissue that is homologous to the penis of the male
clitoris
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contains mammary glands that produce milk after childbirth
breasts
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fertilized egg is called
zygote
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oophorosalpingohysterectomy
removal of ovary, fallopian tubes, uterus
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fallopian tube also called
uterine tube or oviduct
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process of bending forward
anteflexion (normal position of uterus)
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process of forward turning
anteversion
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process of turning backward
retroversion
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process of bending backward
retroflexion
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entire outer region of uterus that can not be viewed by (dr.?)
cortex
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process in which sperm penetrates ovum and unites with it
fertilization
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event of fertilization
conception
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resulting cell of single sperm penetrating ovum
zygote
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LH
luteinizing hormone
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FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
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LH stimulates _____ _____to develop
corpus luteum
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small yellow mass of cells that develop within ruptured ovarian follicle
corpus luteum
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hormones from the pituitary gland
gonadotropic hormones
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small yellow mass that develops within ruptured ovarian follicle (develops after ovulation)
corpus luteum
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two distinct areas of ovary
cortex (outer layer), medulla (inner portion)
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the ovarian cortex contains small secretory sacs or follicles in 3 stages of development:
primary, growing and graafian (mature follicle)
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two anatomical regions of the uterus
uterine body or corpus and cervix
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rounded portion of uterine body above the openings of the fallopian tubes
fundus
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uterine body ends at constricted central area known as
isthmus (uterine isthmus)
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constricted portion of fallopian tube nearest the uterus
isthmus (fallopian isthmus)
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widened section of fallopian tube after the isthmus
ampulla
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end of the fallopian tube
infundibulum
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opening of fallopian tube
ostium
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fingerlike structures surrounding each ostium
fimbriae
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process of ______ occurs if ovum becomes impregnated by sperm
fertilization
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fertilized ovum (zygote) is genetically complete and begins to divide, forming solid mass of cells called a
morula
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by the time developing embryo reaches uterus, it is a hollow ball of cells known as a
blastocyst (consists of an outer layer of cells and and inner cell mass)
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as blastocyst develops, it forms a structure with two cavities:
yolk sac and amniotic cavity
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almond-shaped organs located on either side of the uterus
ovaries
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ovaries attach to the uterus by the
ovarian ligament
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anterior border of each ovary is connected to posterior layer of broad ligament by the
mesovarium (portion of the peritoneal fold)
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each ovary is attached to the side of the pelvis by
suspensory ligaments
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sing. of ova
ovum
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process of ovum discharging into pelvic cavity where it enters the fallopian tube
ovulation
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the ovaries are also _______ _______, producing ________ & ________
endocrine glands, estrogen & progesterone
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female sex hormone secreted by the ovarian follicles
estrogen
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steroid hormone secreted by the corpus luteum that is important in the maintenance of pregnancy
progesterone
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a musculomembranous tube extending from the vestibule to the uterus, 10-15cm in length and is situated between bladder and rectum
vagina
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vagina is lined with a mucous membrane made up of
squamous epithelium
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fold of the mucous membrane of the vagina, partially covers vagina's external opening
hymen
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region bounded by inferior edges of the pelvis, in female it is located between vulva and anus (muscular sheet that forms pelvic floor)
perineum
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surgical procedure performed to prevent tearing of perineum and to facilitate delivery of the fetus
episiotomy
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compound alveolar structures consisting of 15-20 glandular tissue lobes separated by septa of connective tissue
breasts or mammary glands
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dark, pigmented area found in skin over each breast
areola
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hormone produced by anterior lobe of the pituitary, stimulates mammary glands to produce milk after childbirth
prolactin
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baby's suckling causes release of _____ which stimulates uterine contractions and promotes return of uterus to normal size
oxytocin
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marks the first day of the follicular phase (1st-5th day of cycle)
menstruation
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phase characterized by stimulation of estrogen, the thickening and vascularization of endometrium and maturing of ovarian follicle
ovulatory phase
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phase that follows ovulation, lasts about 14 days
luteal phase (or secretory phase)
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phase during which coiled uterine arteries become constricted, endometrium becomes anemic and begins to shrink and corpus luteum decreases in functional activity
premenstrual (or ischemic) time period
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visual examination of the vagina and cervix via a colposcope. Abnormal results can indicate cervical or vaginal erosion, tumors and dysplasia
colposcopy
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examine blood from the fetus to detect fetal abnormalities (down syndrome and fetal blood disorders), AKA fetal blood sampling, percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS), and umbilical vein sampling
cordocentesis
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X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes after the injection of a radiopaque substance. Size & structure of the uterus and fallopian tubes can be evaluated.
hysterosalpingography
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visual exam of the abdominal cavity. A flexible, lighted instrument (laparoscope) is inserted though a periumbilical incision to examine the ovaries and fallopian tubes
laparoscopy
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lapar
abdomen
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screening test to aid in the detection of cervical cancer.
Papanicolaou (Pap) smear (capital "P")
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screen for toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and herpes simplex virus (HSV)
TORCH panel
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AB
abortion
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AH
abdominal hysterectomy
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D&C
dilation and curettage
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FHB
fetal heartbeat
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hCG
human chorionic gonadotropin
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IUD
intrauterine device
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LH
luteinizing hormone
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OB
obstetrics
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PAP
Papanicolaou (smear)
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PMS
premenstrual syndrome
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STD's
sexually transmitted diseases
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TSS
toxic shock syndrome
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HSG
hysterosalpingography
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bartholin
Bartholin's glands
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-scope
instrument for examining
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contra-
against
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cept
receive
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-ion
process
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-centesis
surgical puncture
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-cele
hernia
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dys-
difficult, painful
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ec-
out
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lamp(s)
to shine
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-ia
condition
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genital
belonging to birth
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hymen
hymen
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intra-
within
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lump
lump
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-arche
beginning
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pause
cessation
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-rrhagia
to burst forth
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oligo-
scanty
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-genesis
formation, produce
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ovulat
little egg
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peri-
around
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rect/o
rectum
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venere
sexual intercourse
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accessory parts of a structure
adnexa (adnexa uteri refers to the ovaries and fallopian tubes)
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lack of the monthly flow (menses or menstruation)
amenorrhea
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medical instrument used to examine the vagina and cervix by means of a magnifying lens
colposcope
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hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina
cystocele
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difficult or painful monthly flow (menses or menstruation)
dysmenorrhea
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difficult or painful sexual intercourse (copulation)
dyspareunia
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pregnancy that occurs when the fertilized egg is implanted in one of various sites, the most common being a fallopian tube
ectopic pregnancy (tubal pregnancy)
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pathological condition in which endometrial tissue has been displaced to various sites in the abdominal or pelvic cavity
endometriosis
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person who specializes in the study of the female, especially the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breasts
gynecologist
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pertaining to within the uterus
intrauterine
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procedure that uses a laser to destroy the uterine lining. Biopsy is performed prior. Procedure can be used for disabling menstrual bleeding. Causes sterility
laser ablation
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surgical removal of a tumor from the breast. Removes only the tumor and some surrounding tissue but no lymph nodes
lumpectomy
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surgical repair of the breast
mammoplasty
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surgical excision of the breast
mastectomy
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beginning of the monthly flow
menarche
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cessation of the monthly flow
menopause (also called climacteric)
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excessive uterine bleeding at time of menstrual period, either in # of days of amount of blood or both.
menorrhagia
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abdominal pain that occurs midway between the menstrual periods at ovulation
mittelschmerz
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scanty monthly flow
oligomenorrhea
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formation of the ovum
oogenesis
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surgical excision of the ovary
oophorectomy
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periodic ripening and rupture of a mature graafian follicle and the process of discharge of an ovum from the cortex of an ovary. approx 14 days before next period
ovulation
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pertaining to after sexual intercourse
postcoital
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process of being turned backward, such as the displacement of the uterus with the cervix pointed forward
retroversion
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surgical excision of an ovary and a fallopian tube
salpingo-oophorectomy
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serious bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. sudden symptoms of vomiting, high fever, rapid drop in BP, diarrhea, headache, sore throat, muscle aches
toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
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pertaining to or resulting from sexual intercourse.
venereal
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salping/o
fallopian tube
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thin yellowish secretion containing mainly serum and white blood cells
colostrum ("first milk")
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period of gradual changes that lead into menopause
perimenopause
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______ marks the first day of the follicular phase
menstruation
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characterized by stimulation of estrogen, thickening and vascularization of endometrium, maturing of ovarian follicle
ovulation
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phase that follows ovulation
luteal phase
