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Amniocentesis-
A diagnostic procedure in which a needle is inserted into the amniotic sac to collect amniotic fluid. |
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| Bacterial Vaginosis - A common vaginal infection caused by an imbalance in the natural bacteria of the vagina. |
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| Cesarean section - A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions made in the abdomen and uterus. |
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| Hormone Replacement Therapy - A treatment involving supplemental hormones. |
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| Human Papillomaviruses - A group of viruses that can cause genital warts and are associated with cervical cancer. |
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| Hysteroscopy - A minimally invasive procedure in which a thin, lighted scope is inserted into the uterus through the vagina to examine the uterine cavity. |
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| Intrauterine Device - A small T-shaped device inserted into the uterus for long-term contraception. |
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| Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - A specialized unit in a hospital that provides intensive care to premature or critically ill newborns. |
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| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - An infection of the female reproductive organs. |
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| Premenstrual Syndrome - A group of symptoms, including mood swings, bloating, and irritability, that occur in the days leading up to menstruation. |
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| Sexually Transmitted Infections or Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Infections transmitted through sexual contact, caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. |
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| Paired glands located on either side of the vaginal opening that secrete mucus to lubricate the vulva. |
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| (bulbourethral glands) small glands in males that produce a pre-ejaculate fluid to neutralize acidity in the urethra. |
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| A clinical sign characterized by the softening of the lower uterine segment during early pregnancy. |
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| Aldosterone - A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that help regulate blood pressure and balance electrolytes by promoting sodium retention and. potassium excretion. |
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| Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone - A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol, which helps regulate stress, metabolism, and immune response. |
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| A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body by reducing urine production and increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys. |
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| Diabetic Ketoacidosis - A serious complication of diabetes where the body produces high levels of blood acids (ketones) due to insufficient insulin. |
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| Diabetes Mellitus- A group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from either insufficient insulin production (type 1) or resistance to insulin (type 2). |
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| A hormone and neurotransmitter (adrenaline)produced by the adrenal glands to prepare the body for the "fight or flight" response by increasing heart rate, blood flow, and energy availability. |
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| Fasting Blood Sugar - A test that blood glucose levels after an overnight fast to help diagnose diabetes or monitor blood sugar control. |
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| Follicle-Stimulating Hormone - A hormone produced by the pituitary gland thats plays a critical role in reproducitive processes, including the maturation of eggs in females and the production of sperm in males. |
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| Graves' Disease - An autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to overproduction of thyroid hormones. |
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| Human Growth Hormone - A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in the body, particularly during childhood and adolescence. |
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| Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults - A form of type 1 diabetes that develops more slowly and typically occurs in adults. |
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| Oral Glucose Tolerance Test - A test that measures blood sugar levels before and after drinking a glucose-containing solution to diagnose diabetes or gestational diabetes. |
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| Radioactive Iodine Treatment - A therapy using radioactive iodine to destroy overactive thyroid cells. |
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| Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone - A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of thyroid hormones (T3 & T4) by stimulating the thyroid gland. |
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| A condition caused by adrenal insufficiency, leading to reduced production of cortisol and aldosterone. |
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| A disorder caused by excessive cortisol levels. |
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| An autoimmune disorder leading to hypothyroidism due to chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland. |
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| Clusters of endocrine cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin. |
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