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Reverse Defs Female Reproduction
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ovaries | almond-shaped glands |
| uterine fibroids | benign uterine tumours |
| pregnancy | condition in which a fertilized ovum develops in the uterus |
| pap test | 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 |
| galactorrhea | flow of milk |
| cryosurgery | freezing tissue to destroy cells |
| sterility | inability to become pregnant |
| oxytocics | increases strength and frequency of contractions |
| cervicitis | inflammation of the cervix |
| vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina |
| gestation | length of time from conception to birth |
| chorioncarcinoma | malignant neoplasm of the uterus |
| pelvimetry | measurement of the pelvis |
| eclampsia | most serious form of toxemia |
| os | mouth or opening (ostomy) |
| vagina | muscular tube from the cervix to outside of the body |
| gynecologist | one who specializes in the study of the female |
| uterus | organ that contains and nourishes the embryo from the time of fertilization until birth |
| dyspareunia | pain during intercourse |
| placenta previa | placenta is attached near the cervix |
| abruption placenta | premature separation of the placenta |
| tubal ligation | procedure that ties the fallopian tubes |
| lactation | production of milk |
| mammography | radiographic exam of the breasts |
| HSG (hysterosaplingography) | radiography of the uterus an uterine tubes |
| kernicterus | serious condition involving mental retardation, jaundice and brain damage |
| pruritus vulvae | severe itching of the female genitalia |
| colpoclesis | surgical closure of the vagina |
| mammoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the breast |
| colporrhaphy | suture of the vagina |
| cerclage | suturing of the cervix |
| prostaglandins | terminate pregnancy (with pharmaceuticals) |
| abortion | termination of pregnancy |
| menopause | the end of the menstruation for the remainder of a woman's life |
| estrogens | treat symptoms of menopause |
| antifungals | treat vaginal yeast infections |
| laparoscopy | visual exam of the abdominal cavity |
| colposcopy | visual exam of the cervix and vagina |
| leukorrhea | white vaginal discharge |
| D & C | widening the cervix and scraping the uterus |
| nullipara | woman who has never produced a viable off spring |
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