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Female Reproductive System - Q – Gynecologic Diagnostic Terms: General & A – Mea
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cervicitis | inflammation of the cervix |
| congenital anomalies | birth defects that cause abnormal development of an organ or a structure (e.g., double uterus or absent vagina) |
| dermoid cyst | congenital tumor composed of displaced embryonic tissue (teeth, bone, cartilage, and hair); typically found in an ovary and usually benign |
| displacement of uterus | displacement of the uterus from its normal position |
| anteflexion | abnormal forward bending of the uterus (ante = before; flexus = bend) |
| retroflexion | abnormal backward bending of the uterus |
| retroversion | backward turn of the whole uterus; also called tipped uterus |
| endometriosis | condition characterized by migration of portions of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity |
| endometritis | inflammation of the endometrium |
| fibroid (Fig. 15-6) | benign tumor in the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue |
| fistula | abnormal passage, such as from one hollow organ to another (fistula = pipe) |
| rectovaginal fistula | abnormal opening between the vagina and rectum |
| vesicovaginal fistula | abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina |
| cervical neoplasia | abnormal development of cervical tissue cells |
| cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) | potentially cancerous abnormality of epithelial tissue of the cervix, graded according to the extent of abnormal cell formation: |
| carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the cervix | malignant cell changes of the cervix that are localized, without any spread to adjacent structures |
| menopause | cessation of menstrual periods caused by lack of ovarian hormones |
| oophoritis | inflammation of one or both ovaries |
| parovarian cyst | cyst of the uterine tube (fallopian tube) |
| pelvic adhesions | scarring of tissue within the pelvic cavity resulting from endometriosis, infection, or injury |
| pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) | inflammation of organs in the pelvic cavity; usually includes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and endometrium; most often caused by bacteria |
| pelvic floor relaxation | relaxation of supportive ligaments of the pelvic organs |
| cystocele | pouching of the bladder into the vagina |
| rectocele | pouching of the rectum into the vagina |
| enterocele | pouching sac of peritoneum between the vagina and the rectum |
| urethrocele | pouching of the urethra into the vagina |
| prolapse | descent of the uterus down the vaginal canal |
| salpingitis | inflammation of a fallopian tube |
| vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina with redness, swelling, and irritation; often caused by a specific organism, such as Candida (yeast) or Trichomonas (a sexually transmitted parasite) |
| atrophic vaginitis | thinning of the vagina and loss of moisture because of depletion of estrogen, which causes inflammation of tissue |
| vaginosis | infection of the vagina, with little or no inflammation, characterized by a milk-like discharge and an unpleasant odor; also known as nonspecific vaginitis |
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