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Path of Femal Repro System
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12/10/2008

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Carcinoma in situ
Definition
Localized cancer growth.
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Cervicitis
Definition
Inflammation of the uterine cervix.
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Ectopic pregnancy
Definition

Implantation of fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. Also known as tubal pregnancy.

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Endometriosis
Definition

Condition in which the endometrial tissue escapes from the uterus and implants itself outside the uterus and other cavities.

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Fibroids
Definition
Benign tumors in the uterus.
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Hirsutism
Definition

Excessive growth of hair or the presence of hair in unusual places, particularly in women.

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Leukorrhea
Definition

Vaginal discharge of white or yellow mucoid substance.

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Mastitis
Definition
Inflammation of the breasts.
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Multigravida
Definition
A woman who has been pregnant at least twice.
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Nullipara
Definition

A woman who has never borne a viable (living) infant.

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Oophoritis
Definition
Inflammation of an ovary.
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Ovarian cyst
Definition

Collection of fluid or solid material within a sac (cyst) in the ovary.

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PID
Definition

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - inflammation in the pelvic region.

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Primigravida
Definition
A woman in her first pregnancy.
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Primiparous
Definition
A woman who has borne (delivered) one child.
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Pruritus vulvae
Definition

Condition of severe itching of the external female genitalia.

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Pseudocyesis
Definition

False pregnancy - No pregnancy occurs, but symptoms such as weight gain and amenorrhea are present.

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Pyosalpinx
Definition
Pus in the fallopian tube.
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Salpingitis
Definition
Inflammation of fallopian tube.
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Vaginitis
Definition
Inflammation of the vagina.
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Virilism
Definition
Presence of male sex characteristics in a woman.
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