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Medi Term Mid term
Mod 1-9 (mixed) All terms & definitions_9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cauterization | destruction of tissue by burning |
| cephalic version | procedure for turning the fetus so that its head is the presenting part to enter the birth canal first |
| cervical dysplasia | abnormal cells in cervix |
| cervicitis | inflammation of cervix |
| cervix | neckline, lower portion of uterus |
| cesarean section | surgical incision of abdominal wall & uterus to deliver a fetus |
| Chlamydia infection | bacterial infection causing pelvic inflammation in the reproductive tract of women & men |
| choriocarcinoma | malignant tumor of placenta |
| choriogenesis | formation of chorion |
| chorion | outermost membrane surrounding the developing fetus; forms the fetal part of placenta |
| chorionic | pertaining to the chorion |
| chorionic villus sampling | sampling of placental tissues (chronic villi) for prenatal diagnosis |
| clitoris | sensitive erectile tissue, outside the body in front of the opening of the female urethra |
| coitus | sexual intercourse |
| colposcopy | visual exam of vagina & uterine cervix using an optical magnifying instrument called coloscope |
| conization | removal of cone-shaped section of cervix |
| corpus leteum | yellow glandular mass formed by an ovarian follicle that has matured & discharged it ovum; secretes progesterone to maintain pregnancy |
| cryocauterization | use of freezing cold temperature to burn or destroy tissue |
| cul-de-sac | region in the lower abdomen between uterus & rectum |
| culdocentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid from the cul-de-sac |
| cystadenocarcinoma | malignant tumor contain fluid-filled sacs |
| cystadenoma | benign tumor of cystic & glandular components, commonly found in ovaries |
| dermoid cyst | ovarian cysts lined with a variety of cell types (hair, skin, teeth) |
| dilation | widening & enlargement of a hollow organ |
| dilation & curettage | widening of cervix & scarping the endometrial lining of uterus |
| dysmenorrhea | painful or difficult menses |
| dyspareunia | painful sexual intercourse |
| dystocia | difficult childbirth |
| ectopic pregnancy | implantation of fertilized egg in any site other than the uterus |
| embryo | stage in prenatal development from 2-6 weeks |
| endocervicitis | inflammation of inner lining of the cervix |
| endometritis | inflammation of inner lining of the uterus (upper portion) |
| endometrium | inner, mucous membrane lining of uterus |
| episiotomy | incision of vulva (perineum) to widen the opening of vagina during a difficult childbirth |
| erythroblatosis fetalis | hemolytic disease of newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility (Rh factor) between mother & fetus |
| estrogen | ovarian hormone that promotes female secondary sex characteristics & sexual development |
| exenteration | removal of internal organs; pelvic exenteration is removal of ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina & sections of intestines |
| fallopian tube | one of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus (oviducts or uterine tubes) |
| fertilization | union of egg & sperm cell |
| fetal monitoring | continuous recording of fetal heart rate & uterine contractions during labor |
| fetal presentation | manner in which fetus enters the birth canal |
| fetus | stage in prenatal development from 6 to 39 or 40 weeks |
| fibrocystic disease | presence of small sacs of fibrous connective tissue & fluid in breast |
| fibroids | benign tumors of fibrous & muscular tissue in uterus; leiomyomas |
| frimbrae | finger or fringe-like ends of fallopian tubes |
| follicle=stimulating hormone (FSH) | secreted by pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of egg cell |
| galactorrhea | excessive or abnormal secretion of milk after breast-feeding has ended |
| gamete | reproductive cell (ovum or sperm) |
| genitalia | reproductive organs or genitals |
| gestation | 9-month period during which a fertilized egg cell develops into an infant; pregnancy |
| gonad | female or male reproductive organ that produces sex cells & hormones |
| gynecology | study of female reproductive organs, including breasts |
| gynecomastia | female-like breast enlargement in a male |
| human chorionic gonadotropin | secreted by the placenta to sustain pregnancy |
| hyaline membrane | acute lung disease in premature infants; respiratory distress disease syndrome of newborn |
| hydrocephalus | accumulation of fluid in the spaces of brain; in infants this condition causes enlargement of head |
| hymen | mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to vagina |
| hysterectomy | removal of uterus |
| hysterosalpingography | x-ray recording of uterus & fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material |
| hysteroscopy | visual exam of uterus (endoscopic) |
| in vitro fertilization | egg & sperm cells are combined outside of body in a lab dish (in vitro) to facilitate fertilization; fertilized ova are implanted into uterus through cervix |
| intrauterine device (IUD) | device inserted by a physician into uterus to prevent pregnancy |
| involution | shrinking of uterus to its normal size after childbirth |
| labia | lips of vagina |
| lactation | production of milk |
| lactiferous ducts | tubes that carry milk throughout the breast |
| lactogenesis | production of milk |
| laparoscopy | visual exam of abdominal cavity using endoscope |
| leiomyomas | benign tumors of uterus; fibroids |
| leukorrhea | white to yellow discharge from vagina |
| lumen | cavity or channel with a tube or tubular organ, as a blood vessel, vagina or fallopian tube |
| luteinizing hormone | secreted by pituitary gland to promote ovulation |
| mammary | pertaining to breast |
| mammary papilla | nipple of breast |
| mammography | x-ray record of breast |
| mammoplasty | surgical repair of breast (augmentation or reduction surgery) |
| mastectomy | removal or excision of a breast |
| mastitis | inflammation of a breast |
| meconium aspiration syndrome | abnormal inhalation of meconium (first stools) by a fetus or newborn |
| menarche | beginning of first menses |
| menometorrhagia | excessive uterine bleeding during menses & also between menses |
| menopause | gradual ending of menses |
| menorrhagia | abnormally heavy or long menstrual periods |
| menorrhea | menstruation; monthly discharge of blood from lining of uterus |
| menstruation | monthly shedding of lining of uterus; menses |
| metorrhagia | bleeding between menstruations |
| multigravida | a woman who has been pregnant more than once |
| multipara | a woman who has delivered more than one viable infant |
| myomectomy | removal of muscle tumors (fibroids) from uterus |
| myometrium | muscle layer of uterus |
| neonatal | newborn |
| neonatology | study of newborns |
| nullipara | a woman who has never given birth to an infant |
| obstetrics | branch of medicine dealing with the care of women during pregnancy or childbirth |
| ooigomenorrhea | scanty menstrual flow |
| oogenesis | formation of ova |
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