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Medical Terminology
Red Module- Female Reproductive System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abortion | deliberate termination of pregnancy |
| cervicitis | inflammation of the cervix |
| colostrum | fluid produced by the mammary glands for the first few days after childbirth; contains proteins, lactose, & antibodies |
| colpectomy | surgical removal of the vagina |
| colpoperinectomy | surgical removal of the vagina & perineum |
| colposcopy | process of examining the vagina & cervix with a colposcope |
| cryosurgery | freezing tissue to destroy cells |
| dilatation & curettage | a widening of the cervix & scraping of the uterine lining |
| eclampsia | a severe hypertensive disorder of pregnancy |
| endocervicitis | inflammation within the uterus |
| endometrial biopsy | test using a thin, hollow curette to remove endometrial tissue for analysis |
| endometriosis | growth of endometrial cells outside the uterus |
| episiorrhaphy | suturing of the perineum |
| fibroids | benign uterine tumors |
| fimbriae | finger-like projections at the end of each fallopian tube |
| galactorrhea | flow or discharge of milk |
| gravida | a pregnant woman |
| gynecologist | one who studies the female reproductive system |
| hemosalpinx | blood in the fallopian tubes |
| hymenotomy | incision into the hymen |
| hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus |
| hysterosalpingography | process of x-raying the uterus & fallopian tubes |
| intrauterine | within the uterus |
| laparohysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus through the abdomen |
| laparoscopy | process of examining the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope |
| mammary | pertaining to the breast |
| mammography | process of x-raying the breast |
| menarche | beginning of menstruation |
| menorrhagia | excessive menstruation |
| menstruation | monthly process of sloughing off the inner lining of the uterus when pregnancy does not occur |
| miscarriage | natural spontaneous termination of pregnancy |
| multigravida | many pregnancies |
| natal | pertaining to birth |
| oocyte | egg cell; ovum |
| oophoritis | inflammation of an ovary |
| oophorosalpingohysterolaparoscopy | process of examining the ovaries, fallopian tubes, & uterus using a laparoscope (through the abdomen) |
| oral contraceptives | medication to supress ovulation |
| oxytocin | hormone or medication used to cause contractions of the uterus |
| papanicolaou smear | smear of cervical & vaginal cells which are examined microscopically to detect cancer cells in the cervix |
| pelvimetry | measurement of the pelvis |
| perineal | pertaining to the perineum |
| primigrivada | a woman during her first pregnancy |
| progesterone | hormone responsible for stimulating the endometrium to complete its preparation for pregnancy or menstrual flow |
| pyosalpinx | pus in the fallopian tube |
| salpingitis | inflammation of the fallopian tubes |
| salpingo-oophorectomy | surgical removal of the fallopian tubes & ovaries |
| spermicide | chemical which destroys sperm |
| tubal ligation | surgical procedure in which the fallopian tubes are tied to prevent pregnancy |
| tubal sterilization | surgical procedure in which the fallopian tubes are cauterized or have clips used to destroy parts of the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancies |
| vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina |
| vulvectomy | surgical removal of the vulva |
| zygote | a fertilized ovum |
| cesarean section | delivery of fetus by incision into the uterus |
| copulation | act of uniting in sexual intercourse |
| bacterial vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina caused by gardnerella bacteria |
| orgasm | occurs at the height of sexual stimulation, may help sperm move through genital tract |
| dysmenorrhea | painful menstruation |
| vulva | external genitals |
| genital tract | consists of the fallopian tubes, uterus, & vagina |
| sphincter | a muscle that encircles & contracts a duct, tube, or opening |
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