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Chapter 13
Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ectopic Pregnancy | Implantation of a fertilized egg in a place other than the uterus |
| Endometriosis | Inflammation of the endometrium |
| Gyencology | Study of medical issues specific to womenq |
| Gravida | Another term for pregnant |
| Braxton Hicks Contractions | Sporadic contractions of the uterine muscles of women in labor'; also known as false labor |
| Hyster/o | Uterus |
| Colp/o | Vagina |
| Epsis/o | Vulva |
| Gyn/o | Women |
| Gynec/o | Women |
| Mamm/o | Breast |
| Mast/o | Breast |
| Cyesis | Pregnancy |
| Cervic/o | Cervix |
| Hysterectomy | Removal of uterus |
| In VItro Fertilization (IVF) | Fertilization of an egg done in a test tube |
| Leukorrhea | White vaginal discharge |
| Mammogram | Record of a breast exam |
| Myoectomy | Surgical removal of a tumor in the muscle (usually refers to the muscle in the uterine wall) |
| Obstetrics | Branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns |
| Ovarian Cystectomy | Surgical removal of an ovarian cyst |
| Rectocele | Hernia or protrusion of the rectum into the vagina |
| Vaginitis | Inflammation of the vagina |
| Men/o | Menstruation |
| Ovarl/o | Ovary |
| Oophor/o | Ovary |
| Salping/o | Fallopian tube |
| Perine/o | Perinium |
| Vulv/o | Vulva |
| Menopause | Cessation of menstruation |