Unit 8 Flashcards
1
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oophor/o
A
Ovary (form and store eggs)
2
Q
hyster/o, metr/i, metr/o
A
Uterus (protects and supports developing child)
3
Q
uterine
A
Pertaining to the uterus
4
Q
cervic/o
A
Cervix (narrow lower portion of the uterus)
5
Q
colp/o, vagin/o
A
Vagina (tube that connects uterus to the outside of the body)
6
Q
epsis/o, perine/o
A
Perineum (space between vagina and rectum)
7
Q
mamm/o, mast/o
A
Breast
8
Q
men/o
A
Menstruation
9
Q
TAH
A
Total abdominal hysterectomy (surgical removal of uterus through the abdominal cavity)
10
Q
TVH
A
Total vaginal hysterectomy (surgical removal of uterus through vagina)
11
Q
GYN
A
Gynecologist, gynecology
12
Q
OB/GYN
A
Obstetrician and gynecologist (specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, & female reproduction)
13
Q
PMS
A
Premenstrual syndrome
14
Q
PID
A
Pelvic inflammatory disease
15
Q
HCG
A
Pregnancy test
