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abbrevs, prefixes, suffixes, etc.

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amni/o   amnion (amniotic sac)  
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cervic/o   cervix uteri (neck of the uterus)  
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colp/o   Vagina  
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vagin/o   Vagina  
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galact/o   Milk  
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Lact/o   Milk  
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gynect/o   Woman,female  
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hyster/o   Uterus(womb)  
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metri/o   Uterus(womb)  
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uter/o   Uterus(womb)  
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mamm/o   Breast  
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mast/o   Breast  
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men/o   Menses (menstruation)  
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metr/o   Uterus(womb)  
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nat/o   Birth  
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oophor/o   ovary  
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ovari/o   Ovary  
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perine/o   Perineum  
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salping/o   Tube (Fallopian)  
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-arche   Beginning  
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-cyesis   Pregnancy  
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-gravida   Pregnant woman  
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-para   to bear (offspring)  
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-salpinx   Tube (Fallopian)  
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-tocia   Childbirth, Labor  
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-version   Turning  
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ante-   Before, In front of  
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dys-   Bad,Painful,Difficult  
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endo-   In, Within  
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multi-   Many,Much  
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post-   After  
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primi-   First  
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The female reproductive organs include:   Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes, Uterus and Vagina  
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The female reproductive organs are designed to:   Produce ova (female reproductive cells)  
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Almond-shaped glands located in the pelvis cavity:   Ovaries ; one on each sided of the uterus. Contains thousands of tiny, sac-like structures called Graafian Follicles, each containing an ovum.  
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Graafian Follicles:   Thousands of tiny sac-like structures, each containing an ovum. *Inside the Ovary*  
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Corpus Luteum:   Ovarian scar tissue that results from rupturing of a follicle during ovulation and becomes a small yellow body that produces progesterone after ovulation.  
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Dyspareunia:   Occurence of pain during sexual intercourse.  
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amniocentesis:   Transabdominal puncture of the amiotic sac under ultrasound guidance using a needle and syringe to remove amniotic fluid  
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Laparoscopy:   Visual examination of the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope through one or more small incisions in the abdominal wall, usually at the umbilicus.  
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insufflation:   Delivery of pressurized air or gas into a cavity,chamber, or organ to allow visual examination, remove an obstruction, or apply medication.  
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Colposcopy:   Visual examination of the vagina and cervix with an optical magnifying instrument (colposcope)  
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Endometrial Biopsy:   Removal of a sample of uterine endometrium for microscopic study.  
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Papanicolaou (Pap) test:   Cytological study used to detect abnormal cells sloughed from the cervix and vagina, usually obtained during routine pelvic examination.  
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Mammography:   Radiographic examination of the breast to screen for breast cancer.  
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Hysterosalpingography:   Radiography of the uterus and uterine tubes (oviducts) following injection of a contrast medium.  
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Ultrasonography (US):   Process by which high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) produce and display an image from reflected "echoes" on a monitor;also called ultrasound,sonography, and echo.  
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Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)   Sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis of potential genetic defects.  
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Colpocleisis:   Surgical closure of the vaginal canal.  
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Cordocentesis:   Sampling of fetal blood drawn from the umbilical vein and performed under ultrasound guidance.  
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Cryosurgery:   Process of freezing tissue to destroy cells; also called cryocautery.  
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Episiorrhaphy:   Repair of a lacerated vulva or an episiotomy.  
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Cerclage:   Suturing the cervix to prevent it from dilating prematurely during pregnancy, thus decreasing the cnahce of a spontaneous abortion. The sutures are removed prior to delivery.  
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Conization:   Excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue, such as mucosa of the cervix, for histological examination.  
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Cryosurgery:   Process of freezing tissue to destroy cells; also called cryocautery.  
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Dilatation and curettage (D&C):   Widening of the cervical canal with a dilator and scraping of the uterine endometrium with a curette.  
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Estrogens:   Treat symptoms of menopause(hot flashes, vaginal dryness, fatigue) through hormone replacement therapy (HRT)  
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Oral Contraceptives:   Prevent ovulation.  
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Episiotomy:   Incision of the perineum from the vaginal orifice usually done to prevent tearing of the tissue and to facilitate childbirth.  
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Oxytocics:   Induce labor at term by increasing the strength and frequency of uterine contractions.  
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Prostaglandins:   Terminate pregnancy.  
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Tranverse Rectus Abdominis Muscle (TRAM)flap:   Surgical creation of a skin flap using skin and fat from the lower half of the abdomen which is passed under the skin to the breast and sutured into place.  
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Antigungals:   Treat vaginal yeast infection by altering the yeast cell membrane or interfering with a metabolic process.  
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FSH:   Follicle-Stimulating Hormone  
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G:   Gravida (Pregnant)  
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GC:   Gonococcus (Neisseria Gonorrhoeae)  
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GYN:   Gynecology  
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Oral Contraceptives:   Prevent ovulation.  
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HSV:   Herpes Simplex Virus  
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Prostaglandins:   Terminate pregnancy.  
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IUD:   Intrauterine Device  
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AB;Ab,ab:   Antibody;Abortion  
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CPD:   Cephalopelvic Disproportion  
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CS, C-section:   Cesarean Section  
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CVS:   Chorionic Villus Sampling  
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CWP:   Childbirth Without Pain  
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BSE:   Breast Self-Examination  
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VD:   Venereal Disease  
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CA:   Cancer  
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TVH:   Total Vaginal Hysterectomy  
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D&C:   Dilatation (Dilation) and Curettage  
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TRAM:   Transverse Rectus Abdominis Muscle  
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DUB:   Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding  
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HRT:   Hormone Replacement Therapy  
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HSG:   Hysterosalpingography  
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IUD:   Intrauterine Device  
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CVS:   Chorionic Villus Sampling  
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CWP:   Childbirth Without Pain  
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VD:   Venereal Disease  
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TVH:   Total Vaginal Hysterectomy  
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TAH:   Total Abdominal Hysterectomy  
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STD:   Sexually Transmitted Disease  
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RSO:   Right Salpingo-oophorectomy  
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PMS:   Premenstraul Syndrome  
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PMP:   Previous Menstrual Period  
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PID:   Pelvic Inflammatory Disease  
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Pap:   Papanicolaou smear  
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OCPs:   Oral Contraceptive Pills  
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LSO:   Left Salpingo-oophorectomy  
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LMP:   Last Menstrual Period  
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LH:   Luteinizing Hormone  
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FECG,FEKG:   Fetal Electrocardiogram  
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FHR:   Fetal Heart Rate  
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LBW:   Low Birth Weight  
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FHT:   Fetal Heart Tone  
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NB:   Newborn  
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OB:   Obstetrics  
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FTND:   Full-Term Normal Delivery  
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para 1,2,3 and so on:   Unipara,Bipara,Tripara (Number of viable births)  
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IUGR:   Intrauterine Growth Rate: Intrauterine Growth Retardation  
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UC:   Uterine Contractions  
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IVF-ET:   In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer  
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The hormone responsible for ovulation is:   Lutenizing Hormone  
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The Myometrium is the _____ layer of the uterus:   Muscle and Middle layer  
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a PAP smear is used to detect abnormal cells in the:   Cervix  
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Nullipara:   A woman who has never produced a live offspring.  
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The gland found outside the vagina orifice is called:   Bartholins Glands  
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Implantation takes place in the:   Uterus  
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PMS occurs in day 15-28:   True  
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Endometrial tissue outside the uterus:   Endometriosis  
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Excision of the tissue, cervix for examination:   Conization  
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Candidiasis:   Vaginitis  
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Exam of the abdominal cavity using endoscope:   Laparoscopy  
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Visual exam of vagina & cervix with optical instrument:   Colposcopy  
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Menorragia:   Can indicate endocrine dysfunction  
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Dysmenorrhea:   Painful/Difficult menstruation  
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Most damaging STI:   Chlamydia  
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Fungal infection:   Candidiasis  
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Metrorrhagia:   Bleeding between periods/after menopause  
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Parturition:   Process of giving birth  
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Osteoporosis:   Porous Bones  
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Vaginismus:   Painful spasms of the vagina  
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Oxytocin:   Medication to cause contractions of the uterus  
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Gynecomastia:   Female breasts in males  
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Adnexa:   Accessory part of a structure  
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Kernicterus:   Serious condition involving brain damage  
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Menarche:   Beginning of menstruation  
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Episiotomy:   Incision into the perineum  
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Fibroids:   Benign uterine tumours  
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Placenta Previa:   Placenta is attached near cervix, subject to rupture  
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R/O:   Rule Out  
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MH:   Marital History  
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ERT:   Estrogen Replacement Therapy  
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-centesis   Surgical Puncture  
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ab-   away from, from  
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labi/o   Lip, Labia  
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ov/o,iv/i   Egg  
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lapar/o   Abdomen  
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episi/o   Vulva  
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-uria   urine condition  
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peritone/o   Peritoneum  
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-tropin   stimulating  
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XY:   Male sex chromosone  
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XX:   Female sex chromosone  
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