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MOD F - WEEK 3 WORDS
| 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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