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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