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Willis Med Terms: Female Repro
Medical terms: Chapter 15 Female Reproductive System
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"leiomyoma, fibroma"
Definition
A benign tumor of the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue.
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"dermoid cyst, teratoma"
Definition
A congenital tumor composed of displaced embryonic tissue.
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abortifacient
Definition
A drug that produces abortion.
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missed abortion
Definition
Death of a fetus or embryo in the uterus that is not naturally expelled after death
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oligomenorrhea
Definition
A scanty menstrual period
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retroflexion
Definition
An abnormal backward bending of the uterus
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episiotomy
Definition
An incision made into the vulva or perineum to facilitate delivery of a baby
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amniocentesis
Definition
Aspiration of a small amount of amniotic fluid for analysis of possible fetal abnormalities
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neck, cervix
Definition
The meaning of the combining form in the term cervicitis
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cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
Definition
Potentially malignant abnormality of the epithelial tissue of the cervix
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CIS
Definition
Carcinoma in situ of the cervix; malignant cells localized to the cervix without spread to other structures
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colposcopy
Definition
Examination of the vagina and cervix with a specialized microscope
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colporrhaphy
Definition
Suture of the vagina to repair a cystocele or rectocele
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oophoritis
Definition
Inflammation of one or both of the ovaries
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milk
Definition
The combining form in the term lactogram means
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uterus
Definition
The combining form in the terms hysterectomy and metrorrhagia mean
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metrorrhagia
Definition
Bursting forth of blood from the uterus
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polyhydramnios
Definition
Excessive amounts of fluid that surrounds the embryo and fetus in the uterus
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cystocele
Definition
Pouching of the bladder into the vagina
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primipara
Definition
First delivery
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oophorectomy
Definition
Removal of the ovary
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perineum
Definition
The region between the vulva and the anus in the female.
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vagina
Definition
The tubular passageway from the cervix to the outside of the body.
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embryo
Definition
The developing organism from fertilization to eight weeks.
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"uterine tubes, fallopian tubes"
Definition
"The tubes that extend from the uterus to the ovary, providing passage for the ova."
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labia
Definition
The folds of tissue on either side of the vaginal opening.
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ovary
Definition
The combining form in the term oophorectomy means
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menstruation
Definition
The meaning of the combining form in the term dysmenorrhea
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endometriosis
Definition
The condition characterized by the migration of endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity
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prolapse
Definition
The descent of the uterus down the vaginal canal
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fetus
Definition
The developing organism from nine weeks to birth
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gynecomastia
Definition
The development of mammary glands in males
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uterus
Definition
A pear-shaped organ of the pelvic cavity in which the embryo develops
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colposcope
Definition
The endoscope used to examine within the vagina
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egg
Definition
The meaning of the combining form in ovarian
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endometrium
Definition
The lining of the uterus
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spontaneous abortion
Definition
The medical term for miscarriage
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dyspareunia
Definition
The medical term for painful intercourse
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cryosurgery
Definition
The method of destroying tissue by freezing that is used to treat dysplasia and early cancer of the cervix
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chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
Definition
The microscopic and chemical examination of placental tissue to detect fetal abnormalities
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chlamydia
Definition
The most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease in North American that often occurs with no symptoms
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polymastia
Definition
The presence of two or more breasts
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beginning
Definition
The suffix in the term menarche means______________.
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mastopexy
Definition
The surgical procedure to elevate pendulous breast tissue
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hypomastia or micromastia
Definition
The term describing unusually small breasts
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myomectomy
Definition
Surgical excision of fibroid tumors
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"endovaginal sonogram, transvaginal sonogram"
Definition
"The ultrasound image of the uterus, tubes, and ovaries made after introduction of the transducer within the vagina"
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eclampsia
Definition
Toxemia of pregnancy
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"vulva, the external female genitalia"
Definition
The combining forms in the terms episiotomy and vulvar mean
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pelvic floor relaxation
Definition
"Relaxation of the ligaments of the pelvic floor which can result in a cystocele, rectocele, enterocele, urethrocele, or uterine prolapse. "
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simple mastectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of the breast leaving the lymph nodes and chest muscle intact
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radical mastectomy
Definition
"Surgical removal of the breast, chest muscles, and axillary lymph nodes"
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modified radical mastectomy
Definition
"Surgical removal of the breast and axillary lymph nodes, usually leaving the chest muscles intact."
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myometrium
Definition
Muscular wall of the uterus
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augmentation mammoplasty
Definition
Surgical breast enlargement
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ovaries
Definition
Organs that produce ova and female sex hormones
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macrosomia
Definition
Fetal condition most commonly associated with cephalopelvic disproportion CPD which can prevent normal delivery
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obstetrician
Definition
Physician specialist who delivers babies
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colporrhaphy
Definition
Surgery done to repair a cystocele or rectocele:
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electrosurgery
Definition
Surgical method is used in performing a large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)
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aspiration
Definition
Biopsy involving the needle draw of tissue or fluid from a cavity
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