Female Reproductive System - Q – Gynecologic Diagnostic Terms: General & A – Mea

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cervicitis

inflammation of the cervix

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congenital anomalies

birth defects that cause abnormal development of an organ or a structure (e.g., double uterus or absent vagina)

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dermoid cyst

congenital tumor composed of displaced embryonic tissue (teeth, bone, cartilage, and hair); typically found in an ovary and usually benign

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displacement of uterus

displacement of the uterus from its normal position

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anteflexion

abnormal forward bending of the uterus (ante = before; flexus = bend)

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retroflexion

abnormal backward bending of the uterus

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retroversion

backward turn of the whole uterus; also called tipped uterus

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endometriosis

condition characterized by migration of portions of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity

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endometritis

inflammation of the endometrium

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fibroid (Fig. 15-6)

benign tumor in the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue

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fistula

abnormal passage, such as from one hollow organ to another (fistula = pipe)

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rectovaginal fistula

abnormal opening between the vagina and rectum

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vesicovaginal fistula

abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina

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cervical neoplasia

abnormal development of cervical tissue cells

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cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)

potentially cancerous abnormality of epithelial tissue of the cervix, graded according to the extent of abnormal cell formation:

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carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the cervix

malignant cell changes of the cervix that are localized, without any spread to adjacent structures

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menopause

cessation of menstrual periods caused by lack of ovarian hormones

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oophoritis

inflammation of one or both ovaries

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parovarian cyst

cyst of the uterine tube (fallopian tube)

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pelvic adhesions

scarring of tissue within the pelvic cavity resulting from endometriosis, infection, or injury

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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

inflammation of organs in the pelvic cavity; usually includes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and endometrium; most often caused by bacteria

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pelvic floor relaxation

relaxation of supportive ligaments of the pelvic organs

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cystocele

pouching of the bladder into the vagina

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rectocele

pouching of the rectum into the vagina

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enterocele

pouching sac of peritoneum between the vagina and the rectum

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urethrocele

pouching of the urethra into the vagina

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prolapse

descent of the uterus down the vaginal canal

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salpingitis

inflammation of a fallopian tube

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vaginitis

inflammation of the vagina with redness, swelling, and irritation; often caused by a specific organism, such as Candida (yeast) or Trichomonas (a sexually transmitted parasite)

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atrophic vaginitis

thinning of the vagina and loss of moisture because of depletion of estrogen, which causes inflammation of tissue

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vaginosis

infection of the vagina, with little or no inflammation, characterized by a milk-like discharge and an unpleasant odor; also known as nonspecific vaginitis

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