Premature detachment of the placenta from the uterine wall during pregnancy.

Malignant tumor of the mammary gland characterized by lumps in the breast.

Yeast infection of the skin or mucous membrane, usually in the vagina.

Malignant tumor of the cervix often caused by HPV.

Abnormal cell changes on the cervix that may lead to cervical cancer.

Hernia of the bladder protruding through the vaginal wall.

Pregnancy condition involving seizures and high blood pressure.

Pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.

Cancer of the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus.

Condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus.

fibrocystic breast changes

Noncancerous fibrous tumors causing painful, lumpy breasts.

Benign fibrous growth in the uterus.

hemolytic disease of the newborn

Breakdown of a newborn’s red blood cells due to maternal antibodies.

human papillomavirus (HPV)

Common sexually transmitted virus that can cause genital warts and cancers.

Inability or reduced ability to conceive children.

meconium aspiration syndrome

Condition where a fetus inhales meconium-contaminated amniotic fluid.

Heavy or irregular bleeding during and between menstrual periods.

Excessively heavy menstrual bleeding.

Loss of a fetus before it can survive outside the womb.

Cancerous tumor of the ovaries.

Fluid-filled sac within or on the ovary.

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Infection and inflammation of female reproductive organs.

Condition where the placenta blocks the cervix.

polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Hormonal disorder involving ovarian cysts and irregular menstruation.

Pregnancy complication involving high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in urine.

premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Group of symptoms occurring before menstruation.

Umbilical cord drops through the cervix before the baby.

Downward displacement of the uterus into or out of the vagina.

False pregnancy in which a person believes they are pregnant.

Fallopian tubes filled with pus.

Protrusion of the rectum through the vaginal wall.

sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Infections spread through sexual contact.

Death of a fetus after the 20th week of pregnancy.

toxic shock syndrome (TSS)

Severe bacterial infection associated with tampon use.

Inflammation of the vagina caused by infection or hormonal changes.

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chp15 disease&cond

Question	Answer
abruptio placentae	Premature detachment of the placenta from the uterine wall during pregnancy.
breast cancer	Malignant tumor of the mammary gland characterized by lumps in the breast.
candidiasis	Yeast infection of the skin or mucous membrane, usually in the vagina.
cervical cancer	Malignant tumor of the cervix often caused by HPV.
cervical dysplasia	Abnormal cell changes on the cervix that may lead to cervical cancer.
cystocele	Hernia of the bladder protruding through the vaginal wall.
eclampsia	Pregnancy condition involving seizures and high blood pressure.
ectopic pregnancy	Pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.
endometrial cancer	Cancer of the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus.
endometriosis	Condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus.
fibrocystic breast changes	Noncancerous fibrous tumors causing painful, lumpy breasts.
fibroid tumor	Benign fibrous growth in the uterus.
hemolytic disease of the newborn	Breakdown of a newborn’s red blood cells due to maternal antibodies.
human papillomavirus (HPV)	Common sexually transmitted virus that can cause genital warts and cancers.
infertility	Inability or reduced ability to conceive children.
mastalgia	Breast pain.
meconium aspiration syndrome	Condition where a fetus inhales meconium-contaminated amniotic fluid.
menometrorrhagia	Heavy or irregular bleeding during and between menstrual periods.
menorrhagia	Excessively heavy menstrual bleeding.
miscarriage	Loss of a fetus before it can survive outside the womb.
ovarian cancer	Cancerous tumor of the ovaries.
ovarian cyst	Fluid-filled sac within or on the ovary.
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)	Infection and inflammation of female reproductive organs.
placenta previa	Condition where the placenta blocks the cervix.
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)	Hormonal disorder involving ovarian cysts and irregular menstruation.
preeclampsia	Pregnancy complication involving high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in urine.
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)	Group of symptoms occurring before menstruation.
prolapsed cord	Umbilical cord drops through the cervix before the baby.
prolapsed uterus	Downward displacement of the uterus into or out of the vagina.
pseudocyesis	False pregnancy in which a person believes they are pregnant.
pyosalpinx	Fallopian tubes filled with pus.
rectocele	Protrusion of the rectum through the vaginal wall.
sexually transmitted infections (STIs)	Infections spread through sexual contact.
stillbirth	Death of a fetus after the 20th week of pregnancy.
toxic shock syndrome (TSS)	Severe bacterial infection associated with tampon use.
vaginitis	Inflammation of the vagina caused by infection or hormonal changes.

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