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Abruptio Placenta | Premature seperation of the placenta. |
Adnexa | Accessory parts of a structure. |
Amniocentesis | Surgical puncture to remove and analyze emniotic fluid; after 14 weeks gestation. |
Amnion | Innermost membrane and fluid that encloses the developing fetus and the fluid in which the fetus is bathed. |
Cervicitis | Inflammation of the cervix. |
Choriocarcinoma | Malignant neoplasm of theuterus or at the site of an etopic pregnancy. |
Colporrhaphy | Suture of the vagina. |
Conization | Excision of a cone of tissue for histologic examination. |
Corpus Luteum | When the rupture of a graafian follicle at ovulation produces a "yellow body" which secretes progesterone and estrogen. |
Cystitis | Inflammation of the bladder. |
D&C | Dilation and Curettage |
Down's Syndrome | Congenital chromosomal defect characterized by physical malformations and varied degrees of mental retardation. |
Dysmenorrhea | Menstrual pain. |
Dyspareunia | Pain during sexual intercourse. |
Dystocia | Difficult labour. |
Eclampsia Toxemia | Serious form of toxemia of pregnancy, manifested by high blood pressure, edema, convulsions, renal dysfunction, proteinuria and coma. |
Ectopic pregnancy | A condition in which the fertilized ovum becomes implanted in any tissue othe than the lining of the uterine cavity. |
Estrogenic Horomones | Female horomones- used o treat prostatic cancer in males. |
Endocervicitis | Inflammation of the mucous lining of the cervix. |
Episiotomy | Incision into th perineum from the vagina. |
Estrogens | Female sex horomones used as replacement therapy for mentrual disturbances or during menopause. |
FHR | Fetal Heart Rate |
Fibroids | Benign uterine tumours. |
Galactorrhea | Flow of milk. |
Gravida | A pregnant women. |
Gynecologist | One who specializes in the study of the female. |
Hydrocephalus | Increased accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain. |
Hyman | A fold partially or completely covering the vaginal opening. |
Hymenectomy | Excision of the hymen. |
Hysterectomy | Excision of the uterus. |
Hysterosalpingography | An examination in which dye is injected through the cervix for visualization of the uterus and oviducts. |
Intrauterine | Within the uterus. |
IUD | Intrauterine device, 95% effective in preventing pregnancy. |
Kernicterus | Serious condition involving mental retardation, jaundice and brain damage. |
Labial | Pertaining to the lip. |
Lactogenic | To produce milk. |
Laparoscopy | Visual examination of the abdominal cavity through a small incision just below the navel. |
Leukorrhea | White vaginal discharge. |
Mammary | Relating to the breast. |
Menarche | Beginning of menstruation. |
Menopause | The end of menstruation for the remainder of a women's life. |
Menorrhagia | Bursting forth of menses. |
Miscarriage | A natural, spontaneous termination of pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive outside the uterus. |
Multipara | A women who has had more than two live births. |
Multigravida | Pregnant women who has had more than 2 past pregnancies. |
Natal | Pertaining to birth. |
Nullipara | A women who has never produced a viable offspring. |
OB | Obstetrics. |
Obstetrician | A physician who specializes in dealing with pregnancy, labour and puerperium. |
Oophoritis | Inflammation of the ovary. |
OS | mouth or opening. |
Ovaries | Almond-shaped glands located in the pelvic cavity which produce the ovum (egg) and various hormones. |
Oxytocin | Medication used to cause contractions of the uterus, including labour, and expelling a placenta or non-viable fetus. |
Pap Test | Cervical smear to examine cells microscopically to detect cancer. |
Parturition | Process of giving birth. |
Pelvimetry | Measurement of pelvic dimensions. |
Perineal | Pertaining to the perineum. |
PID | Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
Placenta Previa | A condition in which the placenta is attached near the cervix and is subject to rupture. |
PMS | Prementrual Syndrome |
Pregnancy | Condition in which a fertilized ovum develops in the uterus. |
Primigravida | A women during her first pregnancy. |
Primipara | A women who has produced one viable infant. |
Pruritus Vulvae | Server itching of the external female genitalia |
Pseudocyesis | False pregnancy. |
Puberty | Age of sexual maturation. |
Puerperium | Period of 6 weeks following child birth. |
Salpingo-oophorectomy | Excision of an ovary and fallopian tube. |
Therapeutic Abortion | Abortion induced legally for medical or other reasons. |
Tubual Ligation | Tying, clamping or cutting the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. |
Ultrasonography | Examination using sound waves to view the female reproductive system and/or fetus. |
Uterus | Organ that contains and nourishes the embryo from the time of fertilization until birth. |
Vagina | Muscular tube extending from the cervix to the exterior of the body. |
Vaginismus | Painful spasms of the vagina caused by contractions of the muscles surrounding the vagina. |
Vaginitis | Inflammation of the vagina. |
Vulvectomy | Excision of the vulva. |
Candidiasis | Fungual infection. |
Chlamydia | STD classicfied as a PID that can damage the female reproductive organs, causing sterility. |
Colposcopy | Visual examination of vagina and cervix with use of an optical instrument. |
Endometriosis | Endometrial tissue outside the uterus. |
Lumpectomy | Excision of a small primary breast tumor. |
Metrorrhagia | Bleeding between periods or after menopause. |
Ovulation | The phase of the mentrual cycle in which the ovum is released. |
Papanicolaou Test | Cytologist study used to detect abnormal cells in the cervix. |
Para | Giving birth to one or more viable births; number of viable offspring. |
prostaglandins | medication used to terminate a pregnancy. |
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