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Medical Terminology
Chapter 8 - Female Reproductive System - Pathology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| endometriosis | endometrial tissue located outside the uterus. |
| ovarian cysts | collection of fluid within a sac in the ovary |
| pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) | inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region |
| breast cancer | malignant tumor of the breast |
| abruptio placentae | premature separation of the implanted placenta |
| placenta previa | implantation of the placenta over the cervix opening or in the lower region of the uterus |
| ectopic pregnancy | implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location |
| preeclampsia | abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema and headache |
| down syndrome | chromosomal abnormality results in a mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes |
| hydrocephalus | accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain (stops development) |
| meconium aspiration syndrome | abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by the fetus |
| pyloric stenosis | narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum |
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