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MT Everest Mod Pregnancy/Infant Med Terms
MT Everest Mod Pregnancy/Infant Med Terms
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09/09/2010

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Cervic/o
Definition
Neck, Cervix
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Colp/o
Definition
Vagina
Term
Episi/o
Definition
Vulva
Term
Mamm/o
Definition
Breast
Term
Oophor/o
Definition
Ovaries
Term
Orchid/o
Definition
Testicles,Testes, Testi
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Prostat/o
Definition
Prostate Gland
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Abruptio Placentae
Definition
abnormal condition where placenta seperates from the wall of the uterus before birth
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Anorchism
Definition
absence of 1/2 testes
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Definition
Abnormal, non-cancerous enlargement of prostate gland
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Cesarean section
Definition
the delivery of child through an incision in the maternal abdominal and uterine walls
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Dilation
Definition
expansion of an opening in the cervix
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Endometriosis
Definition
condition in which endometrial tissue escapes uterus and grows on other structures of the pelvic cavity
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Epididymitis
Definition
inflammation of the epididymis
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Episiotomy
Definition
surgical incision of the perineum and vagina to facilitate delivery and prevent tearing
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Fibrocystic breast disease
Definition
presence of single or multi painful cyst in breast
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Hysterectomy
Definition
the surgical removal of the uterus that may or may not include cervix
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Gynecologist
Definition
specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders if females reproductive system
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Gonorrhea
Definition
a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease cause by bacteria
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Hysterosalpingo-oopherectomy
Definition
surgical removal of uterus and cervix plus ovaries and oviducts
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Mammoplasty
Definition
surgical repair/reconstruction of breast
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Obstetrician
Definition
a specialist in providing medical care to pregnant women, child birth or after
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Pruritus Vulvae
Definition
condition of severe itching in external female genitals
Term
Preeclampsia
Definition
a complication of pregnancy characterized by hypotension, edema, and preteinuvia
Term
Primigravida
Definition
women during first pregnancy
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Vasectomy
Definition
male sterilization procedure in which a portion of the vas deferns is surgically removed
Term
Adductor
Definition
brings together
Term
Femoris
Definition
of femur/thigh
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Gemellus
Definition
twins
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Maximus
Definition
largest
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Medius
Definition
in middle
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Minimus
Definition
smallest
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Pectineus
Definition
comb-like
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Piriformis
Definition
pear-shaped
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Quadratus
Definition
square or four-sided
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