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Female Reproductive System- Reverse Definations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ovaries | almond shaped glands |
| uterine fibroids | benign uterine tumors |
| pregnancy | condition in which a fertilized ovum develops in the uterus |
| papanicolaou 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 tumor |
| mastectomy | excision of the entire breast |
| 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 |
| choriocarcinoma | malignant neoplasm of the uterus |
| pelvimetry | measurement of the pelvis |
| eclampsia | most serious form of toxemia |
| os | mouth or opening |
| vagina | muscular tube from the cervix to the outside of the body |
| gynecologist | one who specialized in the study of the female |
| uterus | organ that contains and nourishes the embryo from the time of fertilization until birth |
| dyspareunia | pain during sexual intercourse |
| placenta previa | placenta is attached near the cervix |
| abruptio placentae | premature separation of the placenta |
| tubial ligation | procedure that ties the fallopian tubes |
| lactation | production of milk |
| mammography | radiographic exam of the breasts |
| hysterosalingography | radiography of the uterus and 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 breasts |
| colporrhaphy | suture of the vagina |
| cerclage | suturing of the cervix |
| abortion | terminate pregnancy |
| prostaglandins | termination of pregnancy |
| menopause | the end of menstruation for the remainder of a womans life |
| estrogen | treat symptoms of menopause through HRT |
| antifungals | treat vaginal yeast infections |
| laparoscopy | visual exam of the abdominal cavity |
| colposcopy | visual exam of the vagina and cervix |
| leukorrhea | white vaginal discharge |
| D+C | widening the cervix and scraping the uterus |
| nulliparous | woman who has never produced a viable offspring |
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