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Mod 1-9 (mixed) All terms & definitions_9

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cauterization   destruction of tissue by burning  
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cephalic version   procedure for turning the fetus so that its head is the presenting part to enter the birth canal first  
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cervical dysplasia   abnormal cells in cervix  
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cervicitis   inflammation of cervix  
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cervix   neckline, lower portion of uterus  
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cesarean section   surgical incision of abdominal wall & uterus to deliver a fetus  
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Chlamydia infection   bacterial infection causing pelvic inflammation in the reproductive tract of women & men  
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choriocarcinoma   malignant tumor of placenta  
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choriogenesis   formation of chorion  
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chorion   outermost membrane surrounding the developing fetus; forms the fetal part of placenta  
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chorionic   pertaining to the chorion  
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chorionic villus sampling   sampling of placental tissues (chronic villi) for prenatal diagnosis  
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clitoris   sensitive erectile tissue, outside the body in front of the opening of the female urethra  
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coitus   sexual intercourse  
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colposcopy   visual exam of vagina & uterine cervix using an optical magnifying instrument called coloscope  
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conization   removal of cone-shaped section of cervix  
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corpus leteum   yellow glandular mass formed by an ovarian follicle that has matured & discharged it ovum; secretes progesterone to maintain pregnancy  
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cryocauterization   use of freezing cold temperature to burn or destroy tissue  
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cul-de-sac   region in the lower abdomen between uterus & rectum  
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culdocentesis   surgical puncture to remove fluid from the cul-de-sac  
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cystadenocarcinoma   malignant tumor contain fluid-filled sacs  
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cystadenoma   benign tumor of cystic & glandular components, commonly found in ovaries  
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dermoid cyst   ovarian cysts lined with a variety of cell types (hair, skin, teeth)  
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dilation   widening & enlargement of a hollow organ  
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dilation & curettage   widening of cervix & scarping the endometrial lining of uterus  
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dysmenorrhea   painful or difficult menses  
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dyspareunia   painful sexual intercourse  
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dystocia   difficult childbirth  
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ectopic pregnancy   implantation of fertilized egg in any site other than the uterus  
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embryo   stage in prenatal development from 2-6 weeks  
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endocervicitis   inflammation of inner lining of the cervix  
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endometritis   inflammation of inner lining of the uterus (upper portion)  
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endometrium   inner, mucous membrane lining of uterus  
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episiotomy   incision of vulva (perineum) to widen the opening of vagina during a difficult childbirth  
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erythroblatosis fetalis   hemolytic disease of newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility (Rh factor) between mother & fetus  
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estrogen   ovarian hormone that promotes female secondary sex characteristics & sexual development  
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exenteration   removal of internal organs; pelvic exenteration is removal of ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina & sections of intestines  
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fallopian tube   one of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus (oviducts or uterine tubes)  
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fertilization   union of egg & sperm cell  
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fetal monitoring   continuous recording of fetal heart rate & uterine contractions during labor  
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fetal presentation   manner in which fetus enters the birth canal  
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fetus   stage in prenatal development from 6 to 39 or 40 weeks  
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fibrocystic disease   presence of small sacs of fibrous connective tissue & fluid in breast  
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fibroids   benign tumors of fibrous & muscular tissue in uterus; leiomyomas  
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frimbrae   finger or fringe-like ends of fallopian tubes  
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follicle=stimulating hormone (FSH)   secreted by pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of egg cell  
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galactorrhea   excessive or abnormal secretion of milk after breast-feeding has ended  
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gamete   reproductive cell (ovum or sperm)  
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genitalia   reproductive organs or genitals  
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gestation   9-month period during which a fertilized egg cell develops into an infant; pregnancy  
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gonad   female or male reproductive organ that produces sex cells & hormones  
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gynecology   study of female reproductive organs, including breasts  
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gynecomastia   female-like breast enlargement in a male  
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human chorionic gonadotropin   secreted by the placenta to sustain pregnancy  
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hyaline membrane   acute lung disease in premature infants; respiratory distress disease syndrome of newborn  
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hydrocephalus   accumulation of fluid in the spaces of brain; in infants this condition causes enlargement of head  
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hymen   mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to vagina  
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hysterectomy   removal of uterus  
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hysterosalpingography   x-ray recording of uterus & fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material  
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hysteroscopy   visual exam of uterus (endoscopic)  
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in vitro fertilization   egg & sperm cells are combined outside of body in a lab dish (in vitro) to facilitate fertilization; fertilized ova are implanted into uterus through cervix  
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intrauterine device (IUD)   device inserted by a physician into uterus to prevent pregnancy  
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involution   shrinking of uterus to its normal size after childbirth  
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labia   lips of vagina  
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lactation   production of milk  
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lactiferous ducts   tubes that carry milk throughout the breast  
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lactogenesis   production of milk  
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laparoscopy   visual exam of abdominal cavity using endoscope  
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leiomyomas   benign tumors of uterus; fibroids  
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leukorrhea   white to yellow discharge from vagina  
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lumen   cavity or channel with a tube or tubular organ, as a blood vessel, vagina or fallopian tube  
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luteinizing hormone   secreted by pituitary gland to promote ovulation  
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mammary   pertaining to breast  
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mammary papilla   nipple of breast  
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mammography   x-ray record of breast  
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mammoplasty   surgical repair of breast (augmentation or reduction surgery)  
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mastectomy   removal or excision of a breast  
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mastitis   inflammation of a breast  
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meconium aspiration syndrome   abnormal inhalation of meconium (first stools) by a fetus or newborn  
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menarche   beginning of first menses  
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menometorrhagia   excessive uterine bleeding during menses & also between menses  
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menopause   gradual ending of menses  
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menorrhagia   abnormally heavy or long menstrual periods  
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menorrhea   menstruation; monthly discharge of blood from lining of uterus  
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menstruation   monthly shedding of lining of uterus; menses  
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metorrhagia   bleeding between menstruations  
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multigravida   a woman who has been pregnant more than once  
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multipara   a woman who has delivered more than one viable infant  
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myomectomy   removal of muscle tumors (fibroids) from uterus  
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myometrium   muscle layer of uterus  
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neonatal   newborn  
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neonatology   study of newborns  
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nullipara   a woman who has never given birth to an infant  
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obstetrics   branch of medicine dealing with the care of women during pregnancy or childbirth  
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ooigomenorrhea   scanty menstrual flow  
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oogenesis   formation of ova  
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