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Female RD Exam
Term | Definition |
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ovaries | Almond-shaped glands |
uterine fibroids | Benign uterine tumours |
pregnancy | Condition in which a fertilized ovum develops in the uterus |
Pap test (smear) | Detects abnormal cells in the cervix and vagina |
conization | Excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue |
lumpectomy | Excision of a small primary breast tumour |
masectomy | Excision of the entire breast |
pseudocyesis | False pregnancy |
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 |
ecclampsia | 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 |
tubal ligation | Procedure that ties fallopian tubes |
lactation | Production of milk |
mammography | Radiographic exam of the breasts |
HSG | Radiography of the uterus and uterine tubes |
kernicterus | Serious condition involving mental retardation, jaundice and brain damage |
prupritus vulvae | Severe itching of the female genitalia |
colpocleisis | Surgical closure of the vagina |
mammoplasty | Surgical reconstruction of the best |
colporrhapy | Suture of the vagina |
cerlage | Suturing of the cervix |
prostaglandins | Terminate pregnancy |
abortion | Termination of pregnancy |
menopause | The end of menstruation for the remainder of a woman's life |
estrogens | 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 |
nullipara | Woman who has never produced a viable offspring |