The Uterus and Vagina Vocab/ Questions Flashcards
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___: a focal mass of adenomyosis
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adenomyoma
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___: the benign invasion of endometrial tissue into the myometrium of the uterus
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adenomyosis
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___: failure of an organ or structure to grow during embryologic development
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agenesis
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___: absence of menstruation
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amenorrhea
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___: the uterine body tilts forward and comes in contact with the cervix, forming an acute angle between the body and the cervix
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anteversion
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___: the non functional outer layer of the endometrium
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basal layer
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___: a common uterine anomaly in which the endometrium divides into two horns
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bicornuate uterus
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___: limp
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boggy
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___: pelvic ligaments that extend from the lateral aspect of the uterus to the side walls of the pelvis
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broad ligaments
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___: the rigid region of the uterus located between the isthmus and the vagina
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cervix
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___: physical defects that are present in a person at birth
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congenital malformations
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___: areas just inferior to the fundus of the uterus where the fallopian tubes are attaches bilaterally
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cornua
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___: the uterine body
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corpus
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___: the long axis of the uterus deviating to the right of the midline
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retroverted uterus
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___: a drug administered to pregnant women from the 1940s to the 1970s to treat threatened abortions and premature labor that has been linked with uterine malformation in the exposed fetus
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diethylstilbestrol (DES)
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___: difficult or painful defecation
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dyschezia
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___: difficult or painful menstruation
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dysmenorrhea
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___: painful sexual intercourse
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dyspareunia
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___: painful or difficult urination
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dysuria
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___: area that lies between the two layers of the endometrium
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endometrial cavity
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___: the inner mucosal layer of the uterus
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endometrium
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___: the inferior portion of the cervix that is in close contact with the vagina
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external os
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___: the functional inner layer of the endometrium that is altered by the hormones of the menstrual cycle
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functional layer of the endometrium
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___: the most superior portion and widest portion of the uterus
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fundus
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___: a benign cyst located within the vagina
gartner duct cyst
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___: blood accumulation within the vagina
hematocolpos
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___: blood accumulation within the uterine cavity
hemaomatra
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___: blood accumulation within the uterus and vagian
hematometrocolpos
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___: fluid accumulation within the vagina
hydrocolpos
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___: fluid accumulation within the uterus and vagaina
hydrometrocolpos
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___: the surgical removal of the uterus
hysterectomy
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___: a radiographic procedure that uses dye instilled into the endometrial cavity and fallopian tubes to evaluate for internal abnormalities
hysterosalpingography
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___: the surgical repair of a uterine septum in a septet uterus using hysteroscopy
hysteroscopic uterine septoplasty
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___: a vaginal anomaly in which the hymen has no opening
imperforate hymen
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___: the superior portion of the cervix closest to the isthmus
internal os
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___: a leiomyoma located within the uterine cavity
intracavitary fibroid
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___: location of leiomyoma within the myometrium of the uterus
intramural fibroid
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___: area of the uterus between the corpus and the cervix
isthmus
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___: a benign, smooth muscle tumor of the uterus
leiomyoma, fibroid, myoma
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___: malignant manifestation of leiomyoma
leiomyosarcoma
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___: the long axis of the uterus deviating to the left of the midline
levoverted uterus
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___: the term used for the isthmus of the uterus during pregnancy
lower uterine segment
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___: excessive and prolonged bleeding at irregular intervals
menometrorrhagia
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___: abnormally heavy and prolonged menstruation
menorrhagia
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___: paired embryonic ducts that develop into the female urogenital tract
Müllerian duct
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___: having birthed more than one child
multiparous
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___: the surgical removal of a myoma
myomectomy
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___: the muscular layer of the uterus
myometrium
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___: benign cysts located within the cervix
nabothian cysts
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___: the first 4 weeks after birth
neonatal
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___: the total number of pregnancies in which the patient has given birth to a fetus beyond 20weeks gestational age or an infant weighing more than 500gs
parity
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___: something that grows off a stalk
pedunculated
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___: the outer layer of the uterus
perimetric or serial layer
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___: pubertal development before the age of 8
precocious puberty
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___: secondary sexual development induced by sex steroids or from other sources such as ovarian tumors, adrenal tumors, or steroid use
pseudo precocious ouberty
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___: the uterine body tilts backward and comes in contact with the cervix, forming and acute angle between the body and cervix
retroflection
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___: the uterine body tilts backward without a bend where the cervix and body meet
retroversion
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___: a sonographic procedure that uses saline instillation into the endometrial cavity and possible Fallopian tubes to evaluate for internal abnormalities
salinie infused sonohystography
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___: common congenital malformation of the uterus that results in a single septum that separates two endometrial cavities
septet uterus
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___: congenital malformation of the uterus that results in a normal uterine contour with an endometrium that branches into two horns
subseptate uterus
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___: location of leiomyoma in which the tumor grows outward and distorts the contour of the uterus
subserosal fibroid
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___: twisting
torsion
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___: congenital malformation of the uterus resulting in a uterus with one horn
unicornuate uterus
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___:nprocedure used to block the blood supply to a leiomyoma
uterine artery embolization
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___: congenital malformation of the uterus that results in the complete duplication of the uterus, cervix and vagina
uterus didelphys
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___: occlusion or in perforation of the vagina
vaginal atresia
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___: the portion of the vagina remaining after hysterectomy
vaginal cuff
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___: recesses of the vagina
vaginal fornices
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what kind of fibroid location will most likely result in abnormal uterine bleeding because of its relationship to the endometrium
submucosal
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the largest part of the uterus is the ____
corpus
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what is the most indicative of a leiomyosarcoma
rapid growth
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the inferior portion of the cervix closest to the vagina is the ____
internal os
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the inner mucosal lining of the uterus is the ___
endometrium
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difficult painful intercourse is referred to as ___
dyspareunia
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what congenital malformation of the uterus is common and has a clear association with an increased risk for spontaneous abortion
septet uterus
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the absence of menstruation is referred to as ___
amenorrhea
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the invasion of endometrial tissue into the myometrium is referred to as ____
adenomyosis
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pseudoprecocious puberty may be associated with all of the following except ____
brain tumor
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which layer of the endometrium is altered as a result of hormonal stimulation during the menstrual cycle?
functional layer
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the most superior and widest portion of the uterus is the ____
fundus
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a 24 year old female patient presents to the sonography department for a pelvic sonogram with an indication of pelvic pain. upon sonographic interrogation, the sonographer notes an anechoic mass within the vagina. this mass most likely represents what?
gartner duct cyst
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what section of the uterus also referred to the lower uterine segment
isthmus
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the outer layer of the endometrium is the _____
basal layer
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which kind of uterine malformation is the most common
septate
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the rigid region of the uterus located between the vagina and isthmus is the ___
cervix
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upon sonographic evaluation of a patient complaining of abnormal distention, you visualize a large hypoechoic mass distorting the anterior border of the uterus what is the most likely location of this mass?
subserosal
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a simple fluid collection within the vagina secondary to an imperforate hymen is ____
hydrocolpos
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what is the uterine portion when the corpus tilts forward and comes in contact with the cervix
anteflexion
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what kind of leiomyoma has an increased risk to undergo torsion
pedunculated
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a 13 year old girl presents to the department with a history of cyclic pain, abdominal swelling, and amenorrhea. monographically you see an enlarged uterus and a distended vagina that contains anechoic fluid with debris. what is the most Riley diagnosis
hematocolpos
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what is not associated with fibroids
myometrial cysts
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the surgical removal of a fibroid is known as ____
myomectomy
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what is typically not a clinical complaint of women who are suffering form adenomyosis
amenorrhea
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what are the paired embryonic ducts that develop into the female urogenital tract
Müllerian ducts
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precocious puberty is defined as the development of pubic hair, breasts, and genitals before the age of ____
8
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abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual flow between periods is known as ____
menometorrhagia
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leiomyomas that project from a stalk are known as ____
pedunculate
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congenital malformation of the uterus that results in complete duplication of the genital tract is ____
uterus didelphys
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a 38 year old present to the department for a pelvic sonogram with an indication of pelvic pain. upon sonography interrogation the sonographer notes an anechoic mass within the cervix. this mass most Riley represents what
nabothian cyst
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leiomyosarcomes of the uterus denotes:
the malignant counterpart of a fibroid
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the location of a fibroid within the myometrium is termed ____
intramural
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the superior portion of the cervix is the ___
internal os
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anechoic fluid noted distending the uterus, vagina within pediatric patient is termed
hydrometrocolpos
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what is the normal position of the uterus
anteverted
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the area of attachment of the Fallopian tubes to the uterus is the ___
cornua
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the recesses of the vagina are the ____
fornices
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a patient presents to the department for a pelvic sonogram with a history of adenomyosis that was diagnosed following an MRI of the pelvis. with is the most Riley sonographic finding
myometrial cysts with enlargement of the posterior uterine wall
