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Exploring Medical language 7th
Female reproductive abreviated list Bo Earls
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Undergraduate 2
10/08/2008

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Term
ovaries
Definition
pair of almond shapped organs located in the pelvic cavity. Eggs cells are formed and stored in the ovaries
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ovam (pl. ova)
Definition
female egg cell
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uterus
Definition
pear sized and pear shaped muscular organ that lies in the pelvic cavity, ecept during pregnancy when it enlarges and extends up into the abdominal cavity. Its functions are menstruation, pregnancy and labor.
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endometrium
Definition
inner lining of the uterus
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myometrium
Definition
muscular middle layer of the uterus
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perimetrium
Definition
outer thin layer that covers the surface of the uterus
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cervis (Cx)
Definition
narrow lower portion of the uterus
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hymen
Definition
fold of membrane found near the opening of the vagina
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vulva, or eternal genitals
Definition
two pairs of lips (labia major and labia minora) that surround the vagina
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clitoris
Definition
highly erogenous erectile body located anterior to the urethra
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perineum
Definition
pelvic floor in both male and female.In females it refers to the area between the vaginal opening and the anus
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amenorrhea
Definition
absence of menstrual discharge
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endocervicitis
Definition
inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix
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hysteratresia
Definition
closure of the uterus (uterine cavity)
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eligomenorrhea
Definition
scanty menstrual flow (less often)
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pyosalpinx
Definition
pus in the uterine tube
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adenomyosis
Definition
growth of endometrium into the muscular portion of the uterus
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endometriosis
Definition
abnormal condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside the unterus in various areas in the pelvic cavity, including ovaries, uterine tubes, intestine, and uterus
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fibroid tumor
Definition
benign firbroid tumor of the uterine muscle (also called myoma of the uterus or leiomyoma)
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toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
Definition
a severe illness characterized by high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, and myalgia, followed by hypotension and in severe cases shock and death; usually affects menstruating women using tampons; cause by Staphyloccus aureus and Streptoccus pyogenes
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vesicovaginal fistula
Definition
abnormal opening between the bladder and the vagina
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colpoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the vagina
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mastectomy
Definition
surgical removal of a breast
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perineorrhaphy
Definition
suture of a tear in the perineum
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vulvectomy
Definition
excision of the vulva
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conization
Definition
surgical removal of a cone-shaped area of the cervix; used in the treatment of noninvasive cervical cancer (also called cone biopsy)
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tubal ligation
Definition
closure of the uterine tubes for sterilization by cutting, tying, or cauterizing. (also called tubal sterilization and "tying of the tubes")
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hysterosalpingogram
Definition
radiographic image of the uterus and utering tubes
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sonohysterography (SGH)
Definition
process of recording the uterus by use of sound (an ultrasound procedure)
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hysteroscope
Definition
instrument used for visual eaminatio of the uterus (uterine cavity)
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Pap smear
Definition
a cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions used to determine the presence of abnormal or cancerous cells; most commonly used to detect cancers of the cervix (also called papanicolaou smear and Pap test)
Term
gynopathic
Definition
pertaining to diseases of women
Term
mastalgia
Definition
pain in the breast
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menarche
Definition
beginning of menstruation (usually between 11-16)
Term
dyspareunia
Definition
difficult or painful intercourse
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fistula
Definition
abnormal passageway between two organs or between an internal organ and the body surface
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menopause
Definition
cessation of menstruation, usually around ages of 48 to 53 years.
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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Definition
a syndrome invoving physical and emotional symptoms occurring in the 10 days before menstruation. Symptoms include nervous tension, irritability, mastalgia, edema, and headache. Its cause is not fully understood.
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speculum
Definition
instrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection
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