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Question | Answer |
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ovaries | Almond-shaped glands |
uterine tumours | Benign uterine tumours |
pregnancy | Condition in which a fertilized ovum develops in the uterus |
clerage | Detects abnormal cells in the cervix and vagina |
conization | Excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue |
lumpectomy | Excision of a small primary breast tumour |
mastectomy | Excision of the entire breast |
pseudocyesis | False pregnancy |
galacorrhea | Flow of milk |
cytosurgery | Freezing tissue to destroy cells |
sterile | Inability to become pregnant |
oxytocics | Increases strength and frequency of contractions |
cervicictis | Inflammation of the cervix |
vaginitis | Inflammation of the vagina |
gestation | Length of time from conception to birth |
choriocarcinoma | Malignant neoplasm of the uterus |
pelvimetry | Measurement of the pelvis |
eclampsia | Most serious form of toxemia |
os | Mouth or opening |
vagina | Muscular tube from the cervix to the outside of the body |
gynecologist | One who specialized in the study of the female |
uterus | Organ that contains and nourishes the embryo from the time of fertilization until birth |
dyspareunia | Pain during sexual intercourse |
placenta previa | Placenta is attached near the cervix |
aborto placentae | Premature separation of the placenta |
tubal ligation | Procedure that ties the fallopian tubes |
lactation | Production of milk |
mammography | Radiographic exam of the breasts |
hysterosalpingograph | Radiograpy of the uterus and uterine tubes |
kernicterus | Serious condition involving mental retardation, jaundice and brain damage |
pruritis vulvae | Severe itching of the female genitalia |
colpocleisus | Surgical closure of the vagina |
mammoplasty | Surgical reconstruction of the breasts |
colporraphy | Suture of the vagina |
cerviorraphy | Suturing of the cervix |
prostaglandins | Terminate pregnancy |
abortion | Termination of pregnancy |
menopause | The end of menstruation for the remainder of a woman’s life |
estrogen | Treat symptoms of menopause through HRT |
antifungals | Treat vaginal yeast infections |
laparoscopy | Visual exam of the abdominal cavity |
coloscopy | Visual exam of the vagina and cervix |
leukorrhea | White vaginal discharge |
dilation & currettage | Widening the cervix and scraping the uterus |
nullipara | Woman who has never produced a viable offspring |