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ch 17 and 18
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Collectively, the external genitalia are referred to as the vulva, genitals, or the_______________________ | pudendum |
| The ________ ________ is the fatty tissue that covers and cushions the symphysis pubis. | mons pubis |
| The _________ is a pear-shaped, hollow, muscular organ that houses the fertilized implanted ovum as it develops throughout pregnancy. | uterus |
| The uterine tubes, or oviducts, serve as a passageway for the ova (eggs) as they exit the ovary en route to the uterus. The ducts are also known as the _________ _________. | fallopian tubes |
| breast | mast/o |
| before, in front | ante- |
| uterus | hyster/o |
| fallopian tubes | salping/o |
| vagina | colp/o |
| month as in menstruation | men/o |
| abnormally long or very heavy menstrual periods | menorrhagia |
| absence of menstrual flow | amenorrhea |
| abnormally light or infrequent menstruation | oligomenorrhea |
| painful menstrual flow | dysmenorrhea |
| uterine bleeding at times other than menstrual period | metrorrhagia |
| cessation of menstrual flor; no menstruation for 1 year | menopause |
| US | ultrasound |
| SVD | spontaneous vaginal discharge |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| cx | cervix |
| HSG | hysterosalpingography |
| HPV | human papilloma virus |
| CIS | carcinoma in situ |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| The inner lining of the uterus: | Endometrium |
| One who specializes in the study of disease and disorders of the female reproductive system. | gynecologist |
| Surgical removal of the breast: | mastectomy |
| The muscular layer of the uterine wall: | myometrium |
| Pertaining to the female breast: | mammary |
| Inflammation of the vagina is | vaginitis |
| inflammation of the cervix is : . The cervix is the lower neck of the uterus. | cervicitis |
| Inflammation the fallopian tubes is called _________. This is one type of PID. The workbook uses PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) interchangeable, but many sources do not. | salpingitis |
| The presence and growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) is known as ______________. . Women with this condition often have severe _________. | endometriosis, pain |
| The periodic shedding of the lining of the nonpregnant uterus through a bloody discharge that passes through the vagina to the outside of the body, occurring at monthly intervals and lasting for 3 to 5 days, is known as ___________________. menses | menstruation |
| The period of life in which the ability to reproduce begins--in females, it is the period when the female reproductive organs are fully developed-- is known as | puberty |
| A major female hormone that promotes the development of the female secondary sex characteristics is | estrogen |
| The onset of menstruation, or the first menstrual period, is known as | menarche |
| There are 2 words that mean menstruation (menstrual flow). These are ______ and ________ | menorrhea and menses |
| What term means "permanent stopping of the menstrual cycle"? ______________ . Sometimes the term climacteric is used interchangeably. | menopause |
| Another name for sexual intercourse is | coitus |
| The medical specialty that deals with diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system is | gynecology |
| A singular female egg is a(n)_________ and multiple female eggs are called ________. | ovum, ova |
| The vocabulary word that describes the "action or process of fertilizing an egg, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote | fertilization |
| An opening or tunnel through any part of the body is the ___________ whereas, sometimes just an opening is called an orifice. | meatus |
| The specific name for the vaginal opening (orifice) is the vaginal | meatus |
| The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus in women is called the: | vagina |
| This part sits above the vagina and is the the lower neck of the "womb": | cervix |
| Another term for "womb" or the organ that houses the pregnant embryo is the: | uterus |
| The muscular layer of the uterine wall is the | myometrium |
| Fertilization normally occurs in the outer one-third of the _____________ tube. | fallopian |
| The wavy ends that sweep up the ova into the fallopian tubes are called | fimbriae |
| The release of a mature ovum from the ovary, occurring approximately 14 days before the beginning of menses is called: | ovulation |
| A procedure in which the woman examines her beasts and surrounding tissue on a monthly basis for evidence of any changes that could indicate the possibility of malignancy is known as breast________________ | self-examination |
| The radiographic screening exam that can detect tumors too small to palpate is known as: | mammography |
| The visual examination of the vagina and cervix with a colposcope is known as a(n): | colposcopy |
| The surgical removal of a cone-shaped segment of the cervix for diagnosis or treatment is known as a cone biopsy or: | conization |
| The destruction of tissue by rapid freezing with substances such as liquid nitrogen is known as: | cryosurgery |
| The process of examination with X-ray the soft tissue of the breast to detect various benign and/or malignant growths before they can be felt is known as: | mammography |
| Lisa Ingles is having her annual gynecological examination today .This is a microscopic examination of cells scraped from within the cervix, from around the cervix, and from the posterior part of the vagina. | papanicolaou smear |
| A new and improved cervical cytology exam that involves collecting samples from the endocervix and exocervix is called a ____pap. It is called by it's name because the specimen is fixed immediately with liquid instead of being spread onto a glass slide. | liquid-based |
| Maggie Smith's recent Pap smear results indicate mild cervical dysplasia. A painless electrical current passes through the loop as it cuts away a thin layer of surface cells from the cervix. What is the abbreviation for the procedure? | LEEP |
| Maria Mendez is experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding scheduled Maria for a procedure in which a surgical puncture is make through the posterior wall of the vagina into the cul-de-sac to withdraw intraperitoneal fluid for examination. | culdocentesis |
| The darkened area around a female breast described as "the ring of pigmented skin surrounding a nipple" is called the: | areola |
| A thin, flexible square patch that continuously delivers hormones through the skin and into the bloodstream for a full seven days to prevent pregnancy is known as a: | birth control patch |
| The most obvious changes in the uterine cervix are those of color and consistency. After approximately the sixth week of pregnancy, the cervix and vagina take on a bluish-violet hue as a result of the local venous congestion. This is known as____ sign. | chadwick's |
| The softening of the cervix in preparation for childbirth is known as ____________________ sign. | Goodell's |
| The thin, yellowish discharge from the nipples throughout pregnancy, which is the forerunner of breast milk, is known as __________________. | colostrum |
| The hyperpigmentation that appears on the abdomen of the pregnant female is seen as a darkened vertical midline between the fundus and the symphysis pubis, and is known as the _________ _________. (two words) | linea nigra |
| During the second half of pregnancy, a woman may experience stretch marks on the abdomen, thighs, and breasts; this is known as ________ ________. (two words) | striae gravidarum |
| incision into the vulva". | episiotomy |
| a forward curvature of the spine, noticeably if the person is observed from the side" . It literally means a "condition of being bent". | lordosis |
| a special stethoscope for hearing the fetal heartbeat through the mother's abdomen". | fetoscope |
| "the branch of medicine that specializes in the treatment and care of the diseases and disorders of the newborn through the first four weeks of life". | neonatology |
| "a woman who is pregnant for the first time". | primigravida |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| -cyesis | pregnancy |
| episi/o | vulva |
| -salping/o | fallopian tubes |
| obstetr/o | midwife |
| -tocia | labor |
| AFP | alpha-fetoprotein |
| EDD | expected date of delivery |
| LNMP | Last normal menstrual period |
| SVD | spontaneous vaginal delivery |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| -para or parity | to bear |
| The premature separation of a normally implanted placenta from the uterine wall after the pregnancy has passed 20 week's gestation or during labor is called: (two words) | abruptio placenta |
| Termination of a pregnancy before the fetus has reached a viable age (20 weeks) is called: | abortion |
| A condition in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus and precedes (comes before) the fetus during the birthing process defines: (two words) | placenta previa |
| Abnormal implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity is called a(n): (two words) | ectopic pregnancy |
| A common condition during pregnancy where a woman has nausea often occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy. However, an abnormal condition characterized by severe vomiting that results in maternal dehydration and weight loss is called: | hyperemesis gravidarum |
| Mild, irregular contractions that occur throughout pregnancy, sometimes mistaken for true labor, are known as __________ __________ contractions. (two words) | braxton hicks |
| Occurring a few weeks prior to the onset of labor and as a result of dilation, and thinning of the cervix female will experience a vaginal discharge that is a mixture of thick mucous and pink or dark brown blood. This is known as __________ __________. | bloody show |
| The expectant mother will notice that she can breathe easier because the descent of the baby relieves some of the pressure from her diaphragm. When ___________ occurs, most expectant mothers will refer to it by saying the baby has "dropped". | lightening |
| The rupture of the double-layered sac that contains the fetus and the amniotic fluid during pregnancy is known as the rupture of the _________ sac. Pregnant women often say "my water broke". | amniotic |
| Development of high blood pressure during pregnancy in women who had normal BP readings before pregnancy is called _________ _________ _________. (3 words) | pregnancy-induced hypertension |
| Some women experience a(n) ________ ________ ____ ________ shortly before the onset of labor. suddenly have the energy to do major housecleaning duties---things they had not had the energy to do previously. This condition is often called nesting | sudden burst of energy |
| A physician who has had extensive training in the field of high-risk obstetrics and is concerned with the care of the mother and fetus at higher-than-normal risk for complications is known as a(n). | perinatologist |
| The temporary organ of pregnancy that provides for fetal respiration, nutrition, and excretion and that is attached to the wall of the uterus is known as the: | placenta |
| The __________ __________ consists of intertwined vessel that arise from the center of the placenta and attach to the umbilicus of the fetus.between the mother and the fetus becoming the means of transport for the nutrients and waste products | umbilical cord |
| Following childbirth, the placenta is also known as the: | afterbirth |
| A presumptive sign of pregnancy, movement of the fetus felt by the mother, occurring about 18 to 20 weeks' gestation and described as a faint abdominal fluttering, is known as: | quickening |
| Which of the following choices is the earliest positive sign of pregnancy? It can verify pregnancy the earliest? | fetal ultrasound |
| Softening of the lower segment of the uterus is known as: (two words) | Hegar's sign |
| A technique of using the examiner's fingers to tap against the uterus, through the vagina, to cause the fetus to "bounce" within the amniotic fluid and feeling it rebound quickly is known as: | Ballottment |
| The date of birth can be determined by subtracting 3 months from the beginning of the last normal menstrual period and adding one year and seven days to the date. This is known as: (two words) | Nagele's rule |
| Patches of tan or brown pigmentation associate with pregnancy, occurring mostly on the forehead, cheeks and nose, is called __________ or "mask of pregnancy". | chloasma |
| The inner of the two membrane layers that surround and contain the fetus and the amniotic fluid during pregnancy is known as the __________. | chorion |
| Which of the following terms refers to a woman who has been pregnant more than once? | multigravida |
| Which of the following terms refers to a woman who has never completed a pregnancy beyond 20 weeks' gestation? | nullipara |
| The period of time between conception and birth is known as | gestation |
| Another name for fertilization is _________ It occurs when sperm comes in contact with and penetrates a mature ovum. | conception |
| Widening of the cervix is known as | dilation |
| while thinning of the cervix is called | effacement |
| The instrument specifically used to hear a fetal heart rate is called a | fetoscope |
| A surgical operation for delivering a child by cutting through the wall of the mother's abdomen into the uterus is called a(n) | cesarean section |
| The medical term that describes the fertilized ovum after the first 2 weeks and before the ninth week of pregnancy is | embryo |
| What is the medical term that describes a baby-to-be after the eighth week of gestation? | fetus |
| The development of high blood pressure after the 20th week of pregnancy is called | gestational hypertension |
| When edema is present and/or protein is present in the urine, the condition is called | preeclampsia |
| Select the term that best describes the most severe form of pregnancy-induced hypertension that includes the presence of proteinuria, edema, and seizures. | eclampsia |
| A surgical puncture of the amniotic sac for the purpose of removing amniotic fluid is known as a(n) | amniocentesis |
| A stress test used to evaluate the ability of the fetus to tolerate the stress of labor and delivery is known as an oxytocin challenge test or a | contraction stress test |
| The use of an electronic device to monitor the fetal heart rate and the maternal uterine contractions is known as | fetal monitoring |
| A noninvasive x-ray procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to examine the internal structures and contents of the uterus is known as a(n) | obstetrical ultrasound |
| The process of measuring the female pelvis, manually or by X-ray to determine its adequacy for childbearing is known as | pelvimetry |
| ________also known as a cervical stitch, is a treatment for cervical weakness, when the cervix starts to shorten and open too early during a pregnancy causing either a late miscarriage or preterm birth. | cerclage |
| When a pregnant woman stimulates the nipples by rubbing them between her fingers causing a natural release of oxytocin that causes contractions of uterus, the procedure is called a(n) | nipple stimulation test |
| A surgical procedure involving dilation of the cervix and curettage of the uterus, performed after a miscarriage, abortion, or for the removal of cysts or tumors is called a(n) | dilation and curettage |
| When a pregnant woman experiences an unexpected premature pulling away of a normally implanted placenta, the term used is | abruptio placenta |
| If the placenta is lower than normal or sits over the cervix, the term used is | placenta previa |
| Mrs. Raymond is a 40 year old primigravida.Mrs. Raymond's pregnancy to check for possible Down syndrome in the unborn child. The procedure involves removing a small amount of placental tissue during the 11th to 13th week of pregnancy for genetic testing. | chorionic villus sampling |
| Mrs. Adami is four months' pregnant and the doctor has ordered a noninvasive high-frequency sound wave procedure to examine.as gestations. This procedure is called _________ ultrasonography.is seeing her obstetrician for a routine visit today. | obstetrical |
| Ms. Rodriguez is 16 weeks pregnant and is scheduled for a serum screening test for determining whether she might be at high risk for birth defects such as spina bifida This test is routinely offered to women between 15 and 21 weeks' gestation. | AFP |
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