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Female RD Exam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |