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OBGYN Vocab 2
Question | Answer |
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Mastectomy | sugical removal of the breast |
endometriosis | condition where endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus |
Episiotomy | incision of the perineum to prevent tearing to facilitate childbirth |
hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus |
mammography | x-ray of breast |
menorrhagia | bursting forth of blood. Heavy period |
multipara | a women who has had more than one child |
neonatal | pertaining to the first 4 weeks after birth |
oligomenorrhea | scanty period |
oophorectomy | surgical excision of the ovary |
cystocele | hernia of the bladder into the vagina |
salpingooophorectomy | surgical excision of the ovary and the fallopian tubes |
vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina |
dysmenorrhea | painful of difficult monthly flow |
amenorrhea | a lack of menstruation |
AFP | Alpha Feto Protein |
C section | Cesarean Section |
EDC or EDD | Estimated date of confinement or estimated date of delivery |
PID | Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
LMP | Last Menstrual Period |
HPV | Human Papilloma Virus |
HCG | Human Chorionic Gonadotropin |
IUD | Intrauterine Device |
WNL | Within Normal LImits |
D&C | Dilation & Curettage |