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Pathophysiology
Definitions 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Before birth or from conception to birth | Prenatal |
| Gestation with failure of the cephalic aspect of the neural tube to close | Anencephaly |
| Increased cerebrospinal fluid around the brain | Hydrocephalus |
| Removal of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac for testing | Amniocentesis |
| The absence of menstrual bleeding. | Amenorrhea |
| A speculum for examining the vagina and cervix with a magnifying lens. (colposcopy is the procedure) | Colposcope |
| Presence of benign glands and uterine stroma (connective tissue elements) outside of the uterus | Endometriosis |
| Inflammation of the prostate gland | Prostatitis |
| The first menstrual period, usually occurring during puberty | Menarche |
| Surgical removal of the uterus. | Hysterectomy |