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LOM Ch 8 Terminology Set 1
Language of Medicine, 9th edition, Davi-Ellen Chabner
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05/06/2010

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amni/o
Definition
combined form meaning amnion
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amniocentesis
Definition
puncture of the amniotic sac in order to withdraw fluid
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amniotic fluid
Definition
fluid produced by fetal membranes and the fetus
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cervic/o
Definition
combined form meaning cervix or neck
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chori/o, chorion/o
Definition
Two combined forms meaning chorion
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endocervicitis
Definition
inflammation within the cervix
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chorionic
Definition
pertaining to the chorion
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colp/o
Definition
combined form meaning vagina--begins with a "c"
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colposcopy
Definition
visual examination of the vagina
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culd/o
Definition
combined form meaning cul-de-sac
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culdocentesis
Definition
puncture of the posterior wall of the vagina to extract fluid for diagnostic purposes
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episi/o
Definition
combined form meaning vulva
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episiotomy
Definition
incision through the skin of the perineum to enlarge the vaginal orifice for delivery
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perineorrhaphy
Definition
repair of the perineum after an episiotomy
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galact/o
Definition
combined form meaning milk--starts with a "g"
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galactorrhea
Definition
abnormal, persistent discharge of milk
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pituitary
Definition
Galactorrhea is often caused by ________ gland tumors
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gynec/o
Definition
combined form meaning woman or female
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gynecomastia
Definition
enlargement of breasts in males
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d
Definition

Gynecomastia can be caused by:

a) puberty

b) aging

c) drugs

d) all of the above

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hyster/o
Definition
combined form meaning uterus or womb--starts with an "h"
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total abdominal hysterectomy
Definition
removal of entire uterus, including the cervix, through an abdominal incision
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TAH
Definition
Abbreviation for total abdominal hysterectomy
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vaginal hysterectomy
Definition
uterus is removed through the vagina
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vaginal hysterectomy
Definition
What does the abbreviation VH stand for?
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laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy
Definition
uterus is removed but cervix is preserved
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hysteroscopy
Definition
visual examination of the uterus
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lact/o
Definition
combined form meaning milk--starts with "l"
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lactation
Definition
normal secretion of milk
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mamm/o, mast/o
Definition
Two combined forms meaning breast
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