Question | Answer |
carcinoma of the cervix | Malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer). |
cervicitis | Inflammation of the cervix. |
carcinoma of the endometrium (endometrial cancer) | Malignant tumor of the uterus (adenocarinoma). |
endometriosis | Endometrial tissue is found in abnormal locations, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, supporting ligaments, or small intestine. |
fibroids | Benign tumors in the uterus. |
ovarian carcinoma | Malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarinoma). |
ovarian cysts | Collection of fluid within a sac (cyst) in the ovary. |
pelvic inflmmatory disease (PID) | Inflammation in the pelvic region; salpingitis. |
carcinoma of the breast | Malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts). |
fibrocystic disease | Small sacs of tissue and fluid in the breast. |
abruptio placentae | Premature separation of the implanted placenta. |
choriocarcinoma | Malignant tumor of the pregnant uterus. |
ectopic pregnancy | Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location. |
placenta previa | Placental implantation over the cervical os (opening) or in the lower region of the uterine wall. |
preeclampsia | Abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by the triad of high blood pressure, proteinuria, and edema. |
Down syndrome | Chromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low-set eats, and slanted eyes. |
erythroblastosis fetalis | Hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility between the mother and the fetus. |
hyaline mebrane disease | Acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn. |
hydrocephalus | Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain. |
pylori stenosis | Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum. |
Pap smear (test) | Microsurgery examination of stained cells from the vagina and cervix. |
pregnancy test | Blood or urine test to detect the presence of HCG. |
hysterosalpingography | X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material. |
mammography | X-ray imaging of the breast. |
pelvic ultrasonography | Record of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region. |
aspiration | Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac. |
cauterization | Process of burning a part of the body. |
colposcopy | Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope. |
conization | Removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix. |
cryosurgery | Use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue. |
culdocentesis | Needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac. |
dilation (dilatation) and curettage (D&C) | Widening of the cervix and scraping the enometrium of the uterus. |
exenteration | Removal of internal organs. |
laparoscopy | Visual examination of the abdominal cavity. |
tubal ligation | Blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring. |
abortion | Spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the fetus can exist on its own. |
amniocentesis | Surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis. |
cesarean section | Surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus. |
chronic villus sampling | Sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis. |
fetal monitoring | Use of ultrasonography to record the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions during labor. |
pelvimetry | Measurement of the dimensions of the maternal pelvis. |