Term section Flashcards

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amniotic fluid

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Fluid that is contained within the amnionic sac.

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amniocentesis

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Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amnion.

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bartholinitis

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Inflammation of the Bartholin glands.

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endocervicitis

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Inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix.

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chorionic

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Pertaining to the chorion.

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colposcopy

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Visual examination of the vagina.

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culdocentesis

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Surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac

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episiotomy

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Incision of the vulva (perineum)

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galactorrhea

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Discharge of milk (abnormal amount)

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gynecomastia

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Condition of female breasts (enlarged) in a male

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hysterectomy

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Removal of the uterus

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hysteroscopy

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Visual examination of the uterus (endoscopic)

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lactation

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Secretion of milk

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mammary

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Pertaining to the breast

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mammoplasty

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Surgical repair of the breast

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mastitis

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Inflammation of the breast

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mastectomy

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Removal of a breast

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amenorrhea

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No menstrual flow

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dysmenorrhea

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Pain during menstruation

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oligomenorrhea

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Scanty menstrual flow

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menorrhagia

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Excessive discharge of blood during menstruation

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metrorrhagia

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Excessive discharge of blood from the uterus (between menstrual periods)

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menometrorrhagia

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Excessive uterine bleeding at and between menstrual periods

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myometrium

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Muscle layer lining the uterus

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myomectomy
Removal of a muscle tumor (fibroid)
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neonatal
Pertaining to newborn
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obstetrics
Field of medicine dealing with pregnancy and delivery of the newborn
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oogenesis
Production of eggs (egg cells)
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oocyte
Immature ovum
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oophorectomy
Removal of an ovary
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ovum
An egg cell
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ovarian
Pertaining to an ovary
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anovulatory
Ovulation does not occur; ovum is not released from the ovary.
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perineorrhaphy
Suture of the perineum
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oophoritis
Inflammation of an ovary
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salpingectomy
Removal of the fallopian (uterine) tube
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uterine prolapse
Sagging or falling of the uterus into the vagina
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vaginal orifice
Opening of the vagina to the outside of the body
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vaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina
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vulvovaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina and vulva
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vulvodynia
Pain of the vulvar region