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female reproductive
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gynecology | Gynec/o (woman) + -logy (study) → The study of the female reproductive system |
| Endometriosis | Endo- (within) + metri/o (uterus) + -osis (condition) → A condition where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus. |
| Amniocentesis | Amnio (amnion) + -centesis (surgical puncture) → A procedure where amniotic fluid is removed for testing. |
| Hysterectomy | Hyster/o (uterus) + -ectomy (removal) → Surgical removal of the uterus. |
| Cervicitis | Cervic/o (cervix) + -itis (inflammation) → Inflammation of the cervix. |