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Mod 5 Med Terms
Ch 13 & 14 Endocrine and Reproductive System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Colporrhexis | Tearing / laceration of the vaginal wall. |
| colp / o | Vagina |
| hysterosalpingography | (HSG) Radiographic exam of the uterus and Fallopian tubes. Requires contrast. |
| ex- | out of, outside, away from |
| -algia | pain, suffering, painful condition |
| dys- | bad, difficult, painful |
| -ia / -ium | abnormal condition, disease |
| hypogonadism | Deficient secretion of hormones by the sex glands. |
| pituitary adenoma | Slow-growing benign tumor. 2 types: functioning and non-functioning. |
| thyroidectomy | Surgical removal of the thyroid (vs lobectomy-surgical removal of a lobe of the thyroid) |
| gynecomastia | Excessive mammary development in males |
| adrenalitis | Inflammation of the adrenal glands |
| Diabetes Mellitus (DM) | Group of metabolic disorders not related to Diabetes Insipidus. Characterized by hyperglycemia |
| polyuria | excessive urination |
| polyphagia | excessive hunger |
| hypoglycemia | decreased concentrations of glucose in the blood |
| hyperglycemia | increased concentrations of glucose in the blood, usually seen in patients with DM. |
| hypocalcemia | decreased levels of Calcium in the blood |
| hypercalcemia | increased concentrations of Calcium in the blood. |
| dwarfism | (AKA short stature) caused by decrease in growth hormone (GH). Average is 4' but no taller than 4'10". |
| acromegaly | Rare, chronic disease characterized by enlargement of extremeties |
| Endocrinologist | Physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases and malfunctions of endocrine glands. |
| colpectomy | Surgical removal of the vagina |
| colposcopy | Direct visual examination of the cervical and uterine tissues. |
| ectopic pregnancy | A fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus |
| vaginosis | Abnormal condition in the vagina, could be VB. |
| endocervicitis | Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the cervix |
| episiotomy | Surgical incision in to the perineum to enlarge the vaginal orifice to prevent tearing |
| cervicitis | Inflammation of the cervix |
| orchalgia | painful testicles |
| phimosis | Narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it can't be retracted |
| balanitis | Inflammation of the glans penis |
| mastalgia | Pain in the breast |
| amennorrhea | Abnormal absence of menstrual periods for 90 or more days |
| metrorrhea | Abnormal discharge from the uterus |
| salpingitis | Inflammation of the Fallopian tube |
| oophoritis | Inflammation of the ovary |
| anorchism | State of being without a testicle; absence of 1 or both testes |
| mastopexy | Surgical fixation of the breast / breast lift |
| hysterectomy | Surgical removal of the uterus |
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