Term | Definition |
ovaries | Almond-shaped glands |
uterine fibroids | Benign uterine tumours |
pregnancy | Condition in which a fertilized ovum develops
in the uterus |
pap | Detects abnormal cells in the cervix and
vagina |
conization | Excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue |
lumpectomy | Excision of a small primary breast tumour |
mastectomy | Excision of the entire breast |
pseudocyesis | False pregnancy |
galactorrhea | Flow of milk |
cryosurgery | Freezing tissue to destroy cells |
sterility | Inability to become pregnant |
oxytocics | Increases strength and frequency of
contractions |
cervicitis | Inflammation of the cervix |
vaginitis | Inflammation of the vagina |
gestation | Length of time from conception to birth |
choriocarcinoma | Malignant neoplasm of the uterus |
pelvimetry | Measurement of the pelvis |
eclampsia | Most serious form of toxemia |
os | Mouth or opening |
vagina | Muscular tube from the cervix to the outside
of the body |
gynecologist | One who specialized in the study of the
female |
uterus | Organ that contains and nourishes the
embryo from the time of fertilization until birth |
dyspareunia | Pain during sexual intercourse |
placenta previa | Placenta is attached near the cervix |
abruptio placentae | Premature separation of the placenta |
tubual ligation | Procedure that ties the fallopian tubes |
lactation | Production of milk |
mammography | Radiographic exam of the breasts |
hysterosalpingography | Radiography of the uterus and uterine tubes |
kernicterus | Serious condition involving mental
retardation, jaundice and brain damage |
pruritis vulvae | Severe itching of the female genitalia |
colpocolesis | Surgical closure of the vagina |
mammoplasty | Surgical reconstruction of the breasts |
colporrhaphy | Suture of the vagina |
cerclage | Suturing of the cervix |
prostaglandins | Terminate pregnancy |
abortion | Termination of pregnancy |
menopause | The end of menstruation for the remainder
of a woman’s life |
estrogens | Treat symptoms of menopause through HRT |
antifungals | Treat vaginal yeast infections |
laparoscopy | Visual exam of the abdominal cavity |
colposcopy | Visual exam of the vagina and cervix |
leukorrhea | White vaginal discharge |
dilation & curettage | Widening the cervix and scraping the uterus |
nullipara | Woman who has never produced a viable
offspring |
AB | abortion |
BSE | breast self exam |
CA | cancer, chronological age, cardiac arrest |
CS, C-section | cesarean section |
CVS | chorionic villus sampling |
CWP | childbirth without pain |
D&C | dilation & curettage |
DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
FECG, FEKG | fetal electrocardiogram |
FHR | fetal heart rate |
FHT | fetal heart tone |
FSH | follicle stimulating hormone |
FTND | full-term normal delivery |
G | gravida |
GYN | gynecology |
HCG | human chorionic gonadotropin |
HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
HSG | hysterosalpingography |
IUD | intrauterine device |
IUGR | intrauterine growth rate / retardation |
IVF | in vitro fertilization |
IVF-ET | intravenous pyelogram |
LBR | live birth rate |
LH | lutenizing hormone |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LSO | left salping oophorectomy |
OB | obstetrics |
OCPs | oral contraceptive pills |
Pap | papanicolaou test |
Para 1,2,3 | unipara, bipara, tripara |
PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
PIH | pregnancy induced hypertension |
PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
sono | sonogram |
STD | sexually transmitted disease |
TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
TRAM | transverse rectus abdominis muscle |
TVH | total vaginal hysterectomy |
UC | uterine contractions |
US | ultrasound |