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Reprod- Pathology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| circumcision | removal of the foreskin of the penis |
| orchiectomy | removal of a testicle |
| prostatectomy | removal of the prostate |
| vasectomy | male sterilization (cutting the vas deferens) |
| hydrocele | swelling of the scrotum |
| transurethral resection of the prostrate (TUR, TURP) | removal of the prostate gland |
| congenital | present at birth |
| prenatal | before birth |
| abortion | termination of a pregnancy, spontaneous or choice |
| ectopic pregnancy | fertilized egg in the fallopian tube, not in the uterus |
| fetus | embryo after 8th week of pregnancy |
| oophorectomy | removal of an ovary |
| oophoritis | inflammation of an ovary |
| hysterectomy | removal of the uterus |
| cesarean section | incision into the uterus, through the abdomen for delivery |
| dysmenorrhea | painful menstruation |
| salpingo- oophorectomy | removal of ovary and fallopian tube |
| ovarian cyst | a collection of fluid on an ovary |
| mastectomy | removal of a breast |
| mastocarcinoma | cancerous tumor of the breast |
| tubal ligation | female sterilization |
| menopause | menstrual cycle slows down and stops |
| menstruation | discharge of blood from the uterus, about every 28 days |
| dilation and curettage (D and C) | scrape inner walls of uterus |
| mammoplasty | plastic repair of breasts |
| colposcope | instrument to examine vagina |
| mammogram | breast x-ray |
| cervical pap smear | test used to detect cervical cancer |
| endometriosis | growth of endometrial tissue in abnormal area |
| pelvic inflammatory disease | any infection of the female pelvic organs |
| neonatal | pertaining to a newborn |
| natal | pertaining to pregnancy |