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Unit 5 Discussion
Deciphering the Code
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Oophorectomy | surgical removal of an ovary |
| Hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus. |
| Salpingectomy | surgical removal of a uterine tube. |
| Vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina |
| Dysmenorrhea | painful menstrual periods. |
| Menorrhagia | heavy menstrual bleeding |
| Amenorrhea | absence of menstrual periods. |
| Endometriosis | condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. |
| Cervicitis | inflammation of the cervix. |
| Colposcopy | visual examination of the cervix and vagina. |
| Mammography | x ray imaging of the breast. |
| Ovarian cyst | fluid filled sac in the ovary. |
| Ectopic pregnancy | pregnancy outside the uterus. |
| Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) | infection of the female reproductive organs. |
| Pap smear | test used to detect abnormal cervical cells. |