OBGYN Medical Terminology

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Abscess

Answer 1

Collection of pus underneath the skin

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Amenorrhea

Answer 2

Absence of a menstrual period in a female of reproductive age

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Amniotic Fluid

Answer 3

Bodily fluid that surrounds the baby inside the womb

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Amniotic Sac

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Membranous layers that contain the amniotic fluid

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Ante- (prefix)

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near/towards the front

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Retro- (prefix)

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behind/towards the back

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Anteflexed (AF)

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[i.e. “Uterus is anteflexed”]

Fundus is pointing forward towards the bladder

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Anteverted (AV)

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Positioned tipped forward towards the bladder

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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

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Bacterial infection of the vagina causing malodorous white discharge

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Bimanual

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Performed with two hands (e.g. bimanual pelvic exam)

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Biopsy

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Removal of sample tissue/cells for pathology testing

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Candidiasis

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Vaginal yeast infection

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Cellulitis

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Infection of the skin cells

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Cervicitis

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Inflammation of the uterine cervix

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Cervix

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Connects the vagina to the uterus

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Coitus

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Vaginal intercourse

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Coitarche

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Age at first encounter of vaginal intercourse

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Contraceptive

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A device or drug therapy used to prevent permanency

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Cul-de-sac

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Small pouch in the pelvis located behind the uterus

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Cystitis

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Inflammation of the bladder

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Delivery

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Expulsion of the fetus and placenta

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Demise

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Death

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Dysmenorrhea

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Discomfort and/or pain during menstrual period

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Dyspareunia

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Discomfort and/or pain during sexual intercourse

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Dysplasia

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Abnormal or precancerous changes in cells

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Dysuria

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Painful urination

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Ectopic

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Abnormal place or position (e.g. ectopic pregnancy)

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Endometriosis

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Endometrial cells found in areas outside the uterus

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Endometritis

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Inflammation of the endometrial lining of the uterus

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Fallopian Tubes

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Transports mature eggs from the ovaries to the uterus

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Fibroid

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Benign tumor of the uterus

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"Full-term" or just "term"

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Birth of baby at ~37 weeks of gestational age

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Fundus

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Top portion of the uterus away from the cervix

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Gestation

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Period of time between conception and birth

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Gravid

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Pregnant appearing (e.g. gravid uterus)

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Gravida (G in GPA)

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Total number of pregnancies (for twins this counts as G1, just like 1 baby does)

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Hemorrhage

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Excessive or profuse bleeding

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Hirsutism

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Excess growth of hair on the face and body

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Hyperplasia

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Increased cell production in normal organ tissue

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-plasia

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growth, cellular multiplication

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Intrauterine

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within the uterus

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Labor

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Progressive cervical dilation causing uterine contractions

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Lactation

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Production and release of milk to feed and nourish an infant

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Leukorrhea

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Increased vaginal secretions

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Libido

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Sexual drive and interest

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"Mastodynia" or "Mastalgia"

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Breast pain or tenderness

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Menarche

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Age (in years) of first menstrual period

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Menopause

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Cessation of menstruation

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Menorrhagia

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Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding

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Miscarriage

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Spontaneous abortion

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Myalgia

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Muscular pain, "muscular aches"

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Nocturia

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Frequent urination overnight

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Ovarian Cyst

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A fluid-filled sac that forms on or inside an ovary

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Ovaries

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Glands that produce female sex hormones and eggs

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Ovulation

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Release of mature egg from the ovaries

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Para (P in GPA)

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Number if live births (for twins this counts as P2)

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Pelvic Floor

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Muscular membrane attaching the abdomen to the pelvis

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Perineum

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Area between the anus and vagina

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Pica

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Unusual food cravings during pregnancy

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Placebo

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Ineffectual Tx taken in place of an actual medical Tx (e.g. sugar pill)

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Polyp

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Abnormal growth of tissue projecting from the mucosa

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Postpartum

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After birth

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Preterm

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Premature birth of a baby less than 37 weeks of gestation

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Prolapse

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To fall out of place

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Quickening

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Flutter sensation in female caused by first fetal movements

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Retroflexed (RF)

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Fundus pointing backwards relative to the cervix

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Retroverted (RV)

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Positioned tipped backward, towards the rectum

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Trichomoniasis

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A parasitic STI that causes malodorous green vaginal discharge

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Trimester

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Period of 3 months

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Uterus

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Womb that surrounds the developing fetus

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Vagina

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Internal female genitalia

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Varices

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Dilated blood vessels- usually in esophagus or stomach

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Vestibule

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Area surrounding the opening of the vagina

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Viable

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Able to live after birth

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Vulva

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External female genitalia

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Vulvovaginitis

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Inflammation of the vagina and vulva