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Ch8-Gynecologic
The Language of Medicine-8th Edition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| carcinoma of the cervix | malignant cells within the cervix |
| cervicitis | Inflammation of the cervix |
| carcinoma of the endometrium | malignant tumor of the uterus |
| endometriosis | endometrial tissue located outside the uterus |
| fibroids | benign tumors in the uterus |
| ovarian carcinoma | malignant tumor of the ovary |
| ovarian cysts | collections of fluid within a sac (cyst) in the ovary |
| pelvic inflammatory disease (PID | Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region;. |
| carcinoma of the breast | malignant tumor of the breast |
| fibrocystic disease | numerous small sacs of fibrous connective tissue and fluid in the breast |
| abruptio placentae | premature separation of the implanted placenta |
| choriocarcinoma | malignant tumor of the placenta |
| ectopic pregnancy | implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location |
| placenta pelvis | placental implantation over the cervical os (opeining) or in the lower region of the uterine wall |
| preeclampsia | abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria (loss of protein ir urine), and edema |