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week 5 discussion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Endometriosis | endo- = within/inside + metr/i = uterus + -osis = abnormal condition. A condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. |
| Cervicitis | cervic = cervix + -itis = inflammation. Inflammation of the cervix. |
| Oophorectomy | oophor/o = ovary + -ectomy = surgical removal. Surgical removal of one or both ovaries. |
| Hysterectomy | hyster/o = uterus + -ectomy = surgical removal. Surgical removal of the uterus. |
| Vaginitis | vagin = vagina + -itis = inflammation. Inflammation of the vagina. |