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Body Systems
Female Reproductive System - Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Amniocentesis | Surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw fluid for chemical and chromosomal analysis |
| Aspiration | Withdraw of fluid frim a cavity or sac |
| Coloscopy | Visual examination of teh vagina and cervix with a colposcope |
| Conization | Removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix for biopsy |
| Hysterosalpingograpy | X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of a contrast material into the uterus |
| Mammography | X-ray of the breast |
| Pap Smear | Procedure in which a physician inserts a wooden spatula or cotton swab to take secretions from the cervix and vagina |
| Pelvic Ultrasonography | Procedure that produces an image of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region |
| Pregnancy Test | Measurement of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), a hormone in blood and urine that indicates pregnancy |