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The Language of Medicine- 8th Edition

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cryosurgery   use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue  
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culdocentesis   needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac  
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dilation and curettage (D&C)   widening of the cervix and scraping the endometrium of the uterus  
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exenteration   removal of internal organs  
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laparoscopy   visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope (laparoscope)  
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tubal ligation   blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occuring  
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abortion   spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the embro or fetus can exist on its own  
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amniocentesis   needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis  
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cesarean section   surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus  
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chorionic villus sampling   sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis  
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fetal monitoring   continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to reduce fetal distress during labor  
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in vitro fertilization (IVF)   egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish to facilitate fertilization  
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pelvimetry   measurement of the dimensions of the maternal pelvis  
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