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Endocrine and reproductive system
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
08/27/2025

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dys-:
Definition
Painful, difficult
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Par-:
Definition
Near
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oligo-:
Definition
Small amount
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an-:
Definition
absence of,without
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epi-:
Definition
above
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-itis
Definition
Inflammation
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-oma
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Tumor, mass
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-pathy
Definition
Disease
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-tomy
Definition
Cut into,incision
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-gram
Definition
Record
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metr/i
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Uterus
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Men/o
Definition
Menstruation
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son/o
Definition
Sound waves
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Cervic/o
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Cervix
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Hemat/o
Definition
Blood
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Bv= Bacterial vaginosis
Definition
A common vaginal infection caused by an imbalance in the natural bacteria of the vagina,often resulting in unusual discharge, odor, and irritation.
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C- section = cesarean section
Definition
A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby  through incisions made in the abdomen and uterus, often performed when a vaginal delivery is unsafe.
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Pms= premenstrual syndrome
Definition
A group of symptoms include mood swings,bloating, and irritability, that occur in days leading up to menstruation.
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NICU= Neonatal Intensive care unit
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A specialized unit in a hospital that provides intensive care to premature or critically ill newborns.
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IUD= Intrauterine Device
Definition
A small,  T-shaped device inserted into the uterus for long -term contraception, available in hormonal and non- hormonal types.
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