MOD F - WEEK 3 WORDS Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Amnion | Sac surrounding the developing fetus |
Cervix | Lower neck-like portion of uterus |
Embryo | Stage in prenatal development from 2-8 weeks |
Endometrium | Inner lining of uterus |
Estrogen | Hormone produced by ovaries |
Fertilization | The union of sperm & egg cell |
Fimbriae | Finger-like projections at end of fallopian tube |
Gamete | Male or female sexual reproductive cell |
Gestation | Pregnancy |
Gonad | The male or female reproductive organ |
Gynecology | Study of the female reproductive system |
Lactiferous ducts | Tubes that carry milk within the breast |
Menarche | First menstrual period at puberty |
Menopause | Gradual ending of menstruation |
Menstruation | Monthly shedding of uterine lining |
Myometrium | Muscle layer of uterus |
Orifice | An opening |
Ovulation | Release of the ovum or egg |
Ovum (ova) | Mature egg cell |
Parturition | Act of giving birth |
Uterus | A hollow pear-shaped organ |
amni/o | amnion |
cervic/o | cervix/neck |
colp/o | vagina |
galact/o | milk |
gynec/o | woman/female |
hyster/o | uterus/womb |
mamm/o | breast |
men/o | menses or menstruation |
obstretr/o | childbirth/pregnancy/midwife |
oophor/o | ovary |
ov/o | egg |
salping/o | fallopian tubes |
uter/o | uterus |
arche | beginning |
gravida | pregnant |
tocia | labor/birth |
version | act of turning |
dys | difficult or painful |
nulli | no/not/home |
Cervical cancer | Malignant cells within the cervix |
Cervicitis | Iinflammation of the cervix |
Endometriosis | Endometrial tissue located outside uterus |
Fibroids | Benign tumors in the uterus |
Breast cancer | Malignant tumor of the breast |
Abruptio placentae | Premature separation of the implanted placenta |
Hydrocephalus | An accumulation in the spaces of the brain |
Mammography | X-ray of the breast |
Aspiration | Withdrawal of fluid |
Tubal ligation | Blocking of fallopian tubes |
BSE | breast self exam |
Cx | Cervix |
Abortion | premature termination of pregnancy |
DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
FHR | fetal heart rate |
GYN | gynecology |
HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
LMP | last menstrual period |
Path | pathology |
PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
CS | cesarean section |
EDC | estimated date of confinement |
IUD | intrauterine device |
IVF | invitro fertilization |
TAH-BSO | total abdominal hysterectomy with bilaterals salpingo oophorectomy |
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