Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

medterm 13

TermDefinition
ovaries produces ova
fallopian tubes uterine
estrogen and progesterone ovaries secrete two hormones
gynecologist studies female reproductive system
obstetrician studies pregnancy
amnion the inner sac surrounding fetus
amniocentesis puncture of amnion to withdraw fluid
cervix the narrow neck of uterus
cervicectomy surgical removal of cervix
the vagina birth canal
embryo an early stage of human development
vulva includes labia majora, labia minora, and citoris
episiotomy cutting into vulva
fetus a later stage of human development
agravida no pregnancies
cervix narrow lowest region that opens into the vagina
endometrium inner lining of uterus
hysterorrhexis ruptured uterus
laparoscope instrument for visually examining abdomen
mammogram record of breast
oligomenorrhea scanty menstrual flow
neonatal pertaining to a newborn
the ovum the egg cell that carries the mother's half chromosomes
primipara first birth
antepartum before childbirth
salpingocyesis pregnancy in fallopian tube
spontaneous abortion miscarriage
abruptio placentae placenta tears away from uterine wall
atresia lack of normal body opening
cervical cancer HPV
C-section surgical birht of baby through incision into abdomial and uterine wall
CVS removal of small piece of chorion for genetic analysis
conization surgical removal of a core of cervical tissue for testing
D&C widening cervix and scraping out endometrial lining
ectopic pregnancy occurring outside of uterus
fetal monitoring check fatal heart rate
fibrocystic breat disease benign
fibroid tumor benign tumor of fiberlike tissue
fistula abnormal passageway
HDN erthroblastosis fetalis
IVF test tube baby
infertility inability to produce children
Pap smear test for early detection of cervical cancer
premature birth birth of fetus before 37 weeks of gestation
stillbirth viable-age fetus
tubal ligation tying off of fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy
Created by: cheyenneturner
Popular Medical sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards