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Ch 13 & 14 Endocrine and Reproductive System

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Colporrhexis   Tearing / laceration of the vaginal wall.  
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colp / o   Vagina  
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hysterosalpingography   (HSG) Radiographic exam of the uterus and Fallopian tubes. Requires contrast.  
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ex-   out of, outside, away from  
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-algia   pain, suffering, painful condition  
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dys-   bad, difficult, painful  
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-ia / -ium   abnormal condition, disease  
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hypogonadism   Deficient secretion of hormones by the sex glands.  
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pituitary adenoma   Slow-growing benign tumor. 2 types: functioning and non-functioning.  
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thyroidectomy   Surgical removal of the thyroid (vs lobectomy-surgical removal of a lobe of the thyroid)  
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gynecomastia   Excessive mammary development in males  
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adrenalitis   Inflammation of the adrenal glands  
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Diabetes Mellitus (DM)   Group of metabolic disorders not related to Diabetes Insipidus. Characterized by hyperglycemia  
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polyuria   excessive urination  
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polyphagia   excessive hunger  
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hypoglycemia   decreased concentrations of glucose in the blood  
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hyperglycemia   increased concentrations of glucose in the blood, usually seen in patients with DM.  
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hypocalcemia   decreased levels of Calcium in the blood  
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hypercalcemia   increased concentrations of Calcium in the blood.  
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dwarfism   (AKA short stature) caused by decrease in growth hormone (GH). Average is 4' but no taller than 4'10".  
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acromegaly   Rare, chronic disease characterized by enlargement of extremeties  
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Endocrinologist   Physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases and malfunctions of endocrine glands.  
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colpectomy   Surgical removal of the vagina  
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colposcopy   Direct visual examination of the cervical and uterine tissues.  
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ectopic pregnancy   A fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus  
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vaginosis   Abnormal condition in the vagina, could be VB.  
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endocervicitis   Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the cervix  
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episiotomy   Surgical incision in to the perineum to enlarge the vaginal orifice to prevent tearing  
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cervicitis   Inflammation of the cervix  
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orchalgia   painful testicles  
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phimosis   Narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it can't be retracted  
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balanitis   Inflammation of the glans penis  
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mastalgia   Pain in the breast  
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amennorrhea   Abnormal absence of menstrual periods for 90 or more days  
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metrorrhea   Abnormal discharge from the uterus  
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salpingitis   Inflammation of the Fallopian tube  
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oophoritis   Inflammation of the ovary  
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anorchism   State of being without a testicle; absence of 1 or both testes  
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mastopexy   Surgical fixation of the breast / breast lift  
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hysterectomy   Surgical removal of the uterus  
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