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unit 5
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vaginitis | an inflammation of the vagina that often results in discharge, itching and pain |
| Gynecologist: | a medical Doctor Who specializes in women’s reproductive health |
| Lactorrhea | spontaneous, milky discharge fluid from the nipple that is unrelated to childbirth |
| Mammogram | they specialized, low-dose x-ray of the breast used to detect and diagnose breast cancer |
| Pelvic sonography | is a safe non-invasive diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to visualize organs in the lower abdomen, including the uterus, ovaries, cervix, bladder, |
| Hysterectomy: | a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the uterus |
| Salpingectomy | a surgical procedure that remove one or both fallopian tubes |
| Amniocentesis | a diagnostic test performed during pregnancy where a small amount of amniotic fluid is withdrawn from the uterus |
| Postpartum | the period immediately following childbirth, typically last 6 to 8 weeks. Also known as the fourth trimester. |
| Oligomenorrhea | infrequent menstrual periods |
| Menorrhagia | heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding |
| Braxton Hicks contractions | practice” uterine tightening that prepare your body for labor |
| Wet Mount | a laboratory technique, where a liquid specimen is placed on a glass slide, covered with a coverslip and viewed under a microscope |
| Colpoptosis | also known as a vaginal prolapse, is a condition where the muscles and ligaments supporting the pelvic organs weaken, causing the vaginal walls to sag or protrude into or outside the vaginal opening |
| Amastia | a rare congenital anomaly categorized by the complete absence of breast tissue, the areola and the nipple |
| Speculum | metal or plastic device used during a pelvic exam |
| Gravida | the number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of whether those pregnancies were carried to term |
| Cephalopelvic disproportion: | is a pregnancy complication where the babies head or body is large |
| Obstetrician | a medical doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period |
| Mastitis | the inflammation of breast tissue, which can be accompanied by infection. Most common in breast-feeding individuals |
| Menopause: | the point of woman’s life where she has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual cycle |
| Spontaneous abortion: | also known as a miscarriage. Is the unexpected loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week? |
| Hyperemesis gravidarum | a severe pregnancy complication categorized by extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting that causes significant weight loss and severe dehydration |
| Abortifacient | any substance, medication or chemical agent used to induce an abortion or miscarriage. It’s a two step regimen |
| Gynecomastia | enlargement of male breast glandular tissue—not just fat—caused by an imbalance between the hormone's, estrogen and testosterone |
| TSS | toxic shock syndrome |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| STI | sexually transmitted infection |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
| TVS | transvaginal sonography |
| FAS | fetal alcohol syndrome |
| DOB | date of birth |
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