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white - female repro
Female Repro
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abruptio placenta | premature separation of the placenta |
| adnexa | accessory parts of a structure |
| amniocentesis | surgical puncture to remove and analyze amniotic fluid; after 14 weeks gestation |
| amnion | innermost membrane and fluid that encloses the developing fetus and the fluid in which the fetus is bathed |
| cervicitis | inflammation of the cervix |
| choriocarcinoma | malignant neoplasm of the uterus or at the site of an ectopic pregnancy |
| colporrhaphy | suture of the vagina |
| conization | excision of a cone of tissue for histolic examination |
| corpus luteum | when the rupture of a Graafian follicle at ovulation produces a "yellow body" which secretes progesterone and estrogen |
| cystitis | inflammation of the bladder |
| Down's Syndrome | congenital chromosomal defect characterized by physical malformations and varied degrees of mental retardation |
| Dysmenorrhea | menstrual pain |
| dyspareunia | pain during sexual intercourse |
| eclampsia toxemia | serious form of toxemia of pregnancy, manifested by high blood pressure, edema, convulsions, renal dysfunction, proteinuria and coma |
| ectopic pregnancy | a condition in which the fertilized ovum becomes implanted in any tissue other than the lining of the uterine cavity |
| estrogenic hormones | female hormones - used to treat prostatic cancer in males |
| endocervicitis | inflammation of the mucous lining of the cervix |
| episiotomy | incision into the perineum from the vagina |
| estrogens | female sex hormones used as replacement therapy for menstrual disturbances or during menopause |
| fibroids | benign uterine tumors |
| galactorrhea | flow of milk |
| gravida | a pregnant woman |
| gynecologist | one who specializes in the study of the female |
| hydrocephalus | increased accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain |
| hymen | a fold partially or completely covering the vaginal opening |
| hymenectomy | excision of the hymen |
| hysterectomy | excision of the uterus |
| hysterosalpingography | an examination in which dye is injected through the cervix for visualization of the uterus and oviducts |
| intrauterine | within the uterus |
| IUD | 95% effective in preventing pregnancy |
| kernicterus | serious condition involving mental retardation, jaundice and brain damage |
| labial | pertaining to the lip |
| lactogenic | to produce milk |
| laparoscopy | visual examination of the abdominal cavity through a small incision just below the navel |
| leukorrhea | white vaginal discharge |
| mammary | relating to the breast |
| menarche | beginning of menstruation |
| menopause | the end of mensturation for the remainder of a woman's life |
| menorrhagia | bursting forth of menses |
| miscarriage | a natural, spontaneous termination of pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive outside the uterus |
| multipara | a woman who has had more than two live births |
| multigravida | pregnant woman who has had more than 2 past pregnancies |
| natal | pertaining to birth |
| nullipara | a woman who has never produced a viable offspring |
| obstetrician | a physician who specializes in dealing with pregnancy, labour and puerperium |
| oophoritis | inflammation of the ovary |
| os | mouth or opening |
| ovaries | almond-shaped glands located in the pelvic cavity which produce the ovum and various hormones |
| oxytocin | medication used to cause contraction of the uterus, inducing labour, or expelling a placenta or non-viable fetus |
| pap test | cervical smear to examine cells microscopically to detect cancer |
| parturition | process of giving birth |
| pelvimetry | measurement of plevic dimensions |
| perineal | pertaining to the perineum |
| placenta previa | a condition in which the placenta is attached near the cervix and is subject to rupture |
| pregnancy | condition in which a fertilized ovum develops in the uterus |
| primigravida | a woman during her first pregnancy |
| primipara | a woman who has produced one viable infant |
| pruritus vulvae | severe itching of the external female genitalia |
| pseudocyesis | false pregnancy |
| puberty | age of sexual maturation |
| puerperium | period of 6 weeks following child birth |
| salpingo-oopherectomy | excision of an ovary and fallopian tube |
| therapeutic abortion | abortion induced legally for medical or other reasons |
| tubal ligation | tying, clamping or cutting the fallopian tube to prevent pregnancy |
| ultrasonography | examination using sound waves to view the female reproductive system and/or fetus |
| uterus | organ that contains and nourishes the embryo from teh time of fertilization until birth |
| vagina | muscular tube extending from the cervix to the exterior of the body |
| vaginismus | painful spasms of the vagina caused by contractions of the muscles surrounding the vagina |
| vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina |
| vulvectomy | excision of the vulva |
| treat vaginal yeast infection | antifungals |
| treat adverse symptoms of menopause | estrogens |
| terminate pregnancy | prostaglandins |
| each ovary has 1000's of sacs called: | Graafian follicles |
| Graafian follicles contain: | ova |
| during ovulation, Graafian follicle bursts and is now called: | corpus luteum |
| begins with uterine contractions and ends when cervix is 10 cm | dilation |
| from complete cervical dilation to birth | expulsion |
| breakthrough bleeding between periods or after menopause | metrorrhagia |
| abnormally heavy bleeding during cycle | menorrhagia |
| placenta is attached near cervix and subject to rupture | placenta previa |
| when sperm penetrates a mature egg | conception |
| takes place about two weeks after the first day of the last period | ovulation |
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