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Chapters 39
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dysmenorrhea | A patients is said to have ______ if she has a painful menstruation |
| Prostate | The most common type of cancer among men is ___ cancer |
| Placenta Previa | A condition of pregnancy indicated by bright red vaginal bleeding that is painless is ___ |
| Cystometry | The test in which a catheter is used to fill the bladder with carbon dioxide gas to measure urinary bladder capacity is known |
| Menopause | The natural cessation of the menstrual cycle is ____ |
| Incontinence | The loss of bladder control is known as urinary _____ |
| Amenorrhea | The menstrual disturbance in which menstruation is absent is ____ |
| Vasectomy | Two purposes for semen analysis are to determine fertility and to evaluate the success of a (n) _____ |
| Vaginitis | Inflammation of the vagina caused by bacteria, viruses, yeasts, or chemicals in sprays, douches, or tampons is called _____ |
| Metrorrhagia | Bleeding between menstrual periods is known as ___ |
| Menstruation | A woman's normal cycle of preparation for conception is ____ |
| Colostrum | The first milk a mother produces after delivering a child is ____ |
| Abruptio | A serious condition of pregnancy characterized by vaginal bleeding and back and abdominal pain is ____ placenta. |
| Postpartum | The period after a woman delivers an infant, during which her body attempts to get back to normal, is known as ___ |
| Colposcopy | A (n)____ is an examination of the vagina and cervix that is usually performed prior to a biopsy after results of a Pap Smear |
| Dysuria | Difficulty or pain with urination is called _____ |
| Nagele's Rule | ____ is used to estimate the delivery or due date for a pregnant woman |
| Pap Smear | A (n) ___ is a pathologic test used to diagnose cervical cancer |
| Menorrhagia | An excessive amount of menstrual flow or a prolonged period of menstruation is known as _____ |
| Hysterectomy | The surgical removal of the uterus is a (n) ________ |