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| Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments. |
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| Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus. |
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| Dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple. |
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| Small mucus-secreting exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice (opening to the outside of the body). |
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| Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus. |
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| Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo; it forms the fetal part of the placenta. |
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| Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra. |
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| Sexual intercourse; copulation. |
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| Empty ovarian follicle that secrets progesterone after release of an egg cell; literally means yellow body. |
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| Region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus. |
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| Stage in prenatal development from 2-6 weeks. |
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| Inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus. |
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| Hormone produced by the ovaries; promotes secondary sex characteristics. |
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| One of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus. |
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| Union of the sprem cell and ovum from which an embryo develops. |
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| Stage in prenatal development from 6 to 39 or 40 weeks. |
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| Finger- or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes. |
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| FOLLICLE-STIMULATING HORMONE (FSH) |
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| Secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum). |
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| Male or female sexual reproductive cell; sperm cell or ovum. |
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| Reproductive organs; also called genitals. |
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| Period of fertilization of the ovum to birth. |
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| Female or male reproductive organ that produces sex cells and hormones; ovary or testis. |
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| Study of the female reproductive organs, including the breasts. |
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| HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (hCG) |
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| Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating (-tropin) the mother's ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone. |
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| Mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina. |
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| Lips of the vagina; labia majora are the larger, outermost lips, and labia minora are the smaller, innermost lips. |
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| Tubes that carry milk within the breast. |
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| Hormone produced by the pituitary gland; promotes ovulation. |
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| Nipple of the breast, A pipilla is any small nipple-shaped projection. |
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| Beginning of the first menstrual period during puberty. |
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| Gradual ending of menstruation. |
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| Muscle layer of the uterus. |
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| Branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn (neonate). |
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| Monthly shedding of the urinary lining. The flow of blood and tissue normally discharged during menstruation is called the menses. |
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| Branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth |
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| Developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary. Only about 400 of these sacs mature in a woman's lifetime. |
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| One of a pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis. Ovaries are almond shaped, about the size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells (ova) and hormones. |
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| Release of the ovum from the ovary. |
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| In females, the area between the anus and the vagina. |
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| Endocrine gland at the base of the brain. It produces hormones to stimulate the ovaries. |
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| Vascular organ that develops in the uterine wall during pregnancy. It serves as a communication between maternal and fetal bloodstreams. |
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| Condition in the female of having a developing embryo and fetus in her uterus for about 40 weeks. |
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| Hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women. |
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| Point in the life cycle at which the ability to reproduce begins; secondary sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced. |
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| Outermost layer surrounding the uterus. |
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| Hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop, and from which menstration occurs. The upper portion is the fundus; the middle portion is the corpus; and the lowermost neck-like portion is the cervix. |
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| Muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body. |
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| External female genitalia; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice. |
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| Stage of development from fertilization and implantation to 2 weeks. |
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| Bearing, bring forth (as in birth) |
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| Malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer). |
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| Inflammation of the cervix |
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| Malignant tumor of the uterus (adenocarcinoma). |
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| Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus. |
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| Benign tumors in the uterus. |
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| Malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma). |
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| Collections of fluid within a sac (cyst) in the ovary. |
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| PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE (PID) |
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| Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis. |
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| Malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts). |
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| Numerous small sacs of fibrous connective tissue and fluid in the breast. |
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| Premature separation of the implanted placenta. |
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| Malignant tumor of the placenta |
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| Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location. |
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| Placental implantation over the cervial os (opening) or in the lower region of the uterine wall. |
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| Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, and edema. |
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| Chromosomal abnormality (Trisomy 21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes. |
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| Hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between mother and fetus. |
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| Acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn. |
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| Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain. |
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| MECONIUM ASPIRATION SYNDROME |
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| Abnormal inhalation of meconium (first stools) produced by a fetus or newborn. |
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| Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum. |
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| Microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix. |
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| Blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG. |
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| X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material. |
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| X-ray imaging of the breast. |
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| BREAST ULTRASOUND IMAGING AND BREAST MRI |
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| Technology using sound and magnetic waves to create images of breast issue. |
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| Recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region. |
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| Withdrawl of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction. |
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| Destruction of tissue by burning. |
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| Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope. |
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| Removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy) of the cervix. |
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| Use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue. |
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| Needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac. |
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| DILATION (DILATATION) AND CURETTAGE (D&C) |
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| Widening of the cervix and scraping the endometrium of the uterus. |
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| Removal of internal organs. |
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| Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope. |
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| Blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from taking place. |
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| Spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own. |
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| Needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis. |
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| Surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus. |
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| CHORIONIC VILLUS SAMPLING (CVS) |
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| Sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis. |
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| Continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to reduce fetal distress during labor. |
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| IN VITRO FERTILIZATION (IVF) |
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| Egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish (in vitro) to facilitate fertilization. |
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| Measurement of the dimensions of the maternal pelvis. |
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| Alpha-fetoprotein-high levels in amniotic fluid of fetus or maternal serum indicate increased risk of neurologic birth defects in the infant. |
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| Atypical squamous cells of unkown significance-abnormal Pap smear but does not meet the criteria for a lesion |
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| Protein marker evaluated in ovarian cancer (normal range of values is 0-35) |
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| Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia |
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| Chorionic villus sampling |
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| Ductal carcinoma in situ; a precancerous breast lesion that indicates a higher risk for invasive ductal breast cancer |
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| Diethylstilbestrol- an estrogen compund used in the treatment of menopausal problems involving estrogen deficiency; if administered during pregnancy, it has been found to replace subsequent tumors in the daughters (rarely in the sons) of mothers so treated. |
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| Dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
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| Estimated date of confinement |
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| Follicle-stimulating hormone |
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| Gonadotropin-releasing hormone- secreted by the hypothalamus to stimulate release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland. |
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| Human chorionic gonadotropin |
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| Hemolytic disease of the newborn |
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| Hormone replacement therapy |
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| Intrauterine device; contraceptive |
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| Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy |
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| Loop electrocautery excision procedure |
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| Woman's reproductive history: 2 fullterm infants, 0 preterm, 1 abortion, and 2 living children. |
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| Papanicolaou smear- test for cervical or vaginal cancer |
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| Pelvic inflammatory disease |
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| Respiratory distress syndrome (of the newborn) |
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| Sentinel lymph node biopsy- blue dye or radioisotopes (or both) identifies the first lymph node draining the breast lymphatics |
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| Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy |
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| Trans-rectus abdominus musculocutaneous flap- for breast reconstruction |
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| Total vagina hysterectomy |
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| Uterine artery embolization |
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