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Pathology

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Definition
carcinoma of cervix   Malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer).  
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cervicitis   Inflammation of the cervix.  
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carcinoma of the endometrium (endometrial cancer)   Malignant tumor of the uterine lining (adenocarcinoma).  
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endometriosis   Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus.  
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fibroidsc   Benign tumors in the uterus.  
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ovarian carcinoma (cancer)   Malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma).  
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ovarian cysts   Collections of fluid within sacs (cysts) in the ovary.  
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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)   Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis.  
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carcinoma of the breast (breast cancer)   Malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts).  
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fibrocystic breast disease   Numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast.  
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abruptio placentae   Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta.  
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ectopic pregnancy   Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location.  
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multiple gestations   More than on fetus inside the uterus.  
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placenta previa   Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus.  
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preeclampsia   Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache.  
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NEONATAL: Down syndrome   Chromosomal abnormality (trisomy 21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes.  
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NEONATAL: erythroblastosis   Hemolytic disease in the newborn (HDN) caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between mother and fetus.  
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NEONATAL: hyaline membrane disease   Acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn.  
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NEONATAL: hydrocephalus   Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain.  
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NEONATAL: meconium aspiration syndrome   Abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn.  
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NEONATAL: pyloric stenosis   Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum.  
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CLINICAL TESTS: pap test (pap smear)   Microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix.  
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CLINICAL TESTS: pregnancy test   Blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG.  
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PROCEDURES: hysterosalpingography (HSG)   X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material.  
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PROCEDURES: mammograqhy   X-ray imaging of the brest.  
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PROCEDURES: breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI   Technologies using sound waves and a magnetic field to create images of breast tissue.  
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PROCEDURES: pelvic ultrasonography   Recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region.  
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PROCEDURES: aspiration   Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction.  
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PROCEDURES: cauterization   Destruction of tissue by burning.  
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PROCEDURES: colposcopy   Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope.  
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PROCEDURES: conization   Removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy) of the cervix.  
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PROCEDURES: cryosurgery   Use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue.  
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PROCEDURES: culdocentesis   Needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac.  
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PROCEDURES: dilation (dilatation) and curettage (D&C)   Widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus.  
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PROCEDURES: exenteration   Removal of internal organs within a cavity.  
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PROCEDURES: laparoscopy   Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope (laparoscope).  
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PROCEDURES: tubal ligation   Blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring.  
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PROCEDURES: abortion (AB)   Termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own.  
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PROCEDURES: amniocentesis   Needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis.  
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PROCEDURES: cesarean section   Surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus.  
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PROCEDURES: chorionic villus sampling (CVS)   Sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis.  
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PROCEDURES: fetal monitoring   Continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to assess fetal status and the progress of labor.  
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PROCEDURES: in vitro fertilization (IVF)   Egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish (in vitro) to facilitate fertilization.  
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