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Ch. 13
Observtion
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| amastia | absence of breast |
| cervical dysplasia | bad formation of cervical cells |
| colpoptosis | downward displacement of the vagina |
| episiostenosis | narrowing of the vulvar opening |
| hematosalpinx | blockage in a fallopian tube caused by blood |
| hydrosalpinx | blockage in a fallopian tube caused by water (or any clear fluid) |
| hypermastia | excessively large breasts |
| hypomastia | abnormally small breasts |
| hysteroptosis | downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina |
| macromastia | abnormally large breasts |
| micromastia | abnormally small breasts |
| oophorocystosis | ovarian cysts |
| pyosalpinx | blockage in a fallopian tube caused by pus |
| uterine prolapse | downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina |
| colposcope | instrument used to examine the vagina |
| colposcopy | procedure for examining the vagina |
| hysteroscope | instrument for examining the uterus |
| hysteroscopy | procedure for examining the uterus |
| pap smear | test used to detect cancer cells, most commonly in the cervix |
| vaginoscope | instrument used to examine the vagina |
| endometrium | inner layer of uterine tissue |
| gynecologist | specialist in medical issues specific to women |
| gynecology | study of medical issues specific to women |
| menarche | beginning or first menstruation |
| myometrium | middle layer of uterine muscle tissue |
| perimetrium | tissue on the outside of the uterus, the outer layer of the uterus |
| speculum | device for examining a body cavity, most commonly the vagina |
| bradytocia | slow labor |
| cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) | condition characterized by the inability of the mother's pelvis to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal |
| congenital anomaly | irregular condition that is present at the time of birth |
| dystocia | difficult labor |
| eutocia | normal labor |
| gravida | another term for pregnant |
| hysterocele | hernia of the uterus |
| hysterorrhexis | rupture of the uterus |
| lactogenic | causing the formation of milk |
| lactorrhea | discharge of milk |
| macrosomia | baby with a large body |
| microcephalus | baby with a small head |
| oligohydramnios | not enough amniotic fluid |
| polyhydramnios | excessive amniotic fluid |
| teratogenic | causing the formation of birth defects |
| amniocentesis | surgical puncture of the amnion |
| amnioscope | instrument for examining the amnion |
| amnioscopy | procedure for examining the amnion |
| cardiotocograph | instrument for recording the baby's heart rate during contractions; also known as a fetal heart monitor |
| fetometry | procedure for measuring the fetus |
| pelvicephalometry | procedure for measuring the head size of the baby and the pelvis size of the mother |
| pelvimetry | procedure for measuring the pelvis |
| tocodynagraph | instrument for recording the strength of labor contractions |
| tocography | procedure for recording the strength of labor contractions |
| conception | the process of conceiving a child |
| contraception | a process that prevents or hinders the conception of a child |
| fertilization | the process of an egg and sperm joining to form |
| gestation | the process of carrying a child from conception until birth |
| implantation | the process of a fertilized egg attaching or adhering to the uterus |
| ovulation | the process of an egg being released from an ovary |
| antepartum | time before birth |
| intrapartum | time during birth |
| lactation | production of milk |
| natal | pertaining to birth |
| neonatal | pertaining to new birth |
| neonatologist | specialist in the neonatal period |
| neonatology | study of the neonatal period |
| obstetrician | specialist in pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns |
| obstetrics | branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns |
| perinatal | time around the birth |
| perinatologist | specialist in the perinatal period |
| perinatology | branch of medicine dealing with the perinatal period |
| postnatal | pertaining to after birth |
| postpartum | pertaining to after birth |
| prenatal | pertaining to before birth |
| teratology | branch of medicine dealing with the study of birth defects and their causes |
| cervicography | procedure for imaging the cervix |
| hysterosalpingogram | record of the uterus and fallopian tubes |
| mammogram | record of a breast exam |
| sonohysterography | procedure using sound waves to examine the uterus |
| transvaginal sonography | imaging procedure using sound waves emitted from a device inserted in the vagina |
| hysterography | procedure for imaging the uterus |
| pelvic sonograph | instrument for imaging the pelvis using sound waves |
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