Unit 7 - 2nd half

Question 1

Dyspareunia

Answer 1

difficult or painful intercourse

Question 2

breast cancer

Answer 2

malignant tumor of the breast

Question 3

cervical cancer

Answer 3

malignant tumor of the cervix

Question 4

endometrial cancer

Answer 4

malignant tumor of the endometrium

Question 5

endometriosis

Answer 5

abnormal condition where endometrial tissue occurs in various areas in pelvic cavity

Question 6

fibrocystic breast disease

Answer 6

disorder characterized by benign cysts in one or both breasts

Question 7

ovarian carcinoma

Answer 7

malignant tumor of the ovary

Question 8

pelvic inflammatory disease

Answer 8

inflammation of the female pelvic organs (PID)

Question 9

polycystic ovary syndrome

Answer 9

condition typically characterized by hormonal imbalances, ovulatory dysfunction, and multiple ovarian cysts

Question 10

premenstrual syndrome

Answer 10

syndrome involving physical and emotional symptoms occurring in the 10 days before menstruation

Question 11

uterine fibroid

Answer 11

benign tumor of the uterine muscle (also called myoma of the uterus or leiomyoma)

Question 12

Pap test (smear)

Answer 12

Examination of stained exfoliative cells. Used to detect cancers of cervix

Question 13

sentinel lymph node biopsy

Answer 13

injection of blue dye and/ or radioactive isotope used to identify the sentinel lymph node and most likely to contain metastasis of breast cancer

Question 14

speculum

Answer 14

instrument for opening body cavity to allow visual inspection

Question 15

transvaginal sonography

Answer 15

ultrasound procedure that uses a transducer placed in the vagina to obtain images of ovaries, uterus, cervix, uterine tubes and surrounding structures

Question 16

ablation

Answer 16

destruction of abnormal or excessive tissue by melting, vaporizing or eroding

Question 17

dilation and curettage

Answer 17

dilation of cervix & scraping of endometrium with a curette

Question 18

endometrial ablation

Answer 18

a procedure to destroy or remove the endometrium by use of laser or thermal energy

Question 19

hormone replacement therapy

Answer 19

replacement of hormones to treat symptoms associated with menopause

Question 20

tubal ligation

Answer 20

closure of the fallopian tubes for sterilization

Question 21

contraception

Answer 21

intentional prevention of conception may also be referred to as birth control

Question 22

fistula

Answer 22

abnormal passage between 2 organs or between internal organ & body surface

Question 23

menopause

Answer 23

cessation of menstruation usually around the ages of 48 - 50

Question 24

ovarian

Answer 24

pertaining to the ovaries

Question 25

ovulation

Answer 25

release of an ovum from a mature graafian follicle

Question 26

prolapse

Answer 26

displacement of an organ from its normal position

Question 27

uterine

Answer 27

pertaining to the uterus

Question 28

GYN

Answer 28

Gynecology

Question 29

D & C

Answer 29

Dilation and Curettage

Question 30

TAHBSO

Answer 30

Total Abdominal Hysterectomy - Bilateral Salpingo Oopherectomy

Question 31

HCG/hCG

Answer 31

pregnancy test (human chorionic gonadotropin)

Question 32

HRT

Answer 32

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Question 33

Pap

Answer 33

Pap smear

Question 34

PID

Answer 34

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Question 35

PMS

Answer 35

Premenstrual Syndrome

Question 36

PCOS

Answer 36

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Question 37

HepB

Answer 37

Hepatitis B Vaccine