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female reproductive word list

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Abruptio Placenta   Premature seperation of the placenta.  
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Adnexa   Accessory parts of a structure.  
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Amniocentesis   Surgical puncture to remove and analyze emniotic fluid; after 14 weeks gestation.  
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Amnion   Innermost membrane and fluid that encloses the developing fetus and the fluid in which the fetus is bathed.  
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Cervicitis   Inflammation of the cervix.  
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Choriocarcinoma   Malignant neoplasm of theuterus or at the site of an etopic pregnancy.  
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Colporrhaphy   Suture of the vagina.  
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Conization   Excision of a cone of tissue for histologic examination.  
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Corpus Luteum   When the rupture of a graafian follicle at ovulation produces a "yellow body" which secretes progesterone and estrogen.  
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Cystitis   Inflammation of the bladder.  
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D&C   Dilation and Curettage  
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Down's Syndrome   Congenital chromosomal defect characterized by physical malformations and varied degrees of mental retardation.  
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Dysmenorrhea   Menstrual pain.  
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Dyspareunia   Pain during sexual intercourse.  
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Dystocia   Difficult labour.  
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Eclampsia Toxemia   Serious form of toxemia of pregnancy, manifested by high blood pressure, edema, convulsions, renal dysfunction, proteinuria and coma.  
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Ectopic pregnancy   A condition in which the fertilized ovum becomes implanted in any tissue othe than the lining of the uterine cavity.  
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Estrogenic Horomones   Female horomones- used o treat prostatic cancer in males.  
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Endocervicitis   Inflammation of the mucous lining of the cervix.  
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Episiotomy   Incision into th perineum from the vagina.  
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Estrogens   Female sex horomones used as replacement therapy for mentrual disturbances or during menopause.  
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FHR   Fetal Heart Rate  
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Fibroids   Benign uterine tumours.  
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Galactorrhea   Flow of milk.  
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Gravida   A pregnant women.  
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Gynecologist   One who specializes in the study of the female.  
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Hydrocephalus   Increased accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain.  
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Hyman   A fold partially or completely covering the vaginal opening.  
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Hymenectomy   Excision of the hymen.  
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Hysterectomy   Excision of the uterus.  
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Hysterosalpingography   An examination in which dye is injected through the cervix for visualization of the uterus and oviducts.  
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Intrauterine   Within the uterus.  
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IUD   Intrauterine device, 95% effective in preventing pregnancy.  
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Kernicterus   Serious condition involving mental retardation, jaundice and brain damage.  
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Labial   Pertaining to the lip.  
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Lactogenic   To produce milk.  
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Laparoscopy   Visual examination of the abdominal cavity through a small incision just below the navel.  
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Leukorrhea   White vaginal discharge.  
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Mammary   Relating to the breast.  
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Menarche   Beginning of menstruation.  
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Menopause   The end of menstruation for the remainder of a women's life.  
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Menorrhagia   Bursting forth of menses.  
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Miscarriage   A natural, spontaneous termination of pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive outside the uterus.  
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Multipara   A women who has had more than two live births.  
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Multigravida   Pregnant women who has had more than 2 past pregnancies.  
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Natal   Pertaining to birth.  
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Nullipara   A women who has never produced a viable offspring.  
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OB   Obstetrics.  
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Obstetrician   A physician who specializes in dealing with pregnancy, labour and puerperium.  
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Oophoritis   Inflammation of the ovary.  
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OS   mouth or opening.  
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Ovaries   Almond-shaped glands located in the pelvic cavity which produce the ovum (egg) and various hormones.  
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Oxytocin   Medication used to cause contractions of the uterus, including labour, and expelling a placenta or non-viable fetus.  
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Pap Test   Cervical smear to examine cells microscopically to detect cancer.  
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Parturition   Process of giving birth.  
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Pelvimetry   Measurement of pelvic dimensions.  
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Perineal   Pertaining to the perineum.  
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PID   Pelvic Inflammatory Disease  
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Placenta Previa   A condition in which the placenta is attached near the cervix and is subject to rupture.  
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PMS   Prementrual Syndrome  
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Pregnancy   Condition in which a fertilized ovum develops in the uterus.  
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Primigravida   A women during her first pregnancy.  
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Primipara   A women who has produced one viable infant.  
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Pruritus Vulvae   Server itching of the external female genitalia  
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Pseudocyesis   False pregnancy.  
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Puberty   Age of sexual maturation.  
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Puerperium   Period of 6 weeks following child birth.  
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Salpingo-oophorectomy   Excision of an ovary and fallopian tube.  
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Therapeutic Abortion   Abortion induced legally for medical or other reasons.  
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Tubual Ligation   Tying, clamping or cutting the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy.  
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Ultrasonography   Examination using sound waves to view the female reproductive system and/or fetus.  
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Uterus   Organ that contains and nourishes the embryo from the time of fertilization until birth.  
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Vagina   Muscular tube extending from the cervix to the exterior of the body.  
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Vaginismus   Painful spasms of the vagina caused by contractions of the muscles surrounding the vagina.  
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Vaginitis   Inflammation of the vagina.  
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Vulvectomy   Excision of the vulva.  
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Candidiasis   Fungual infection.  
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Chlamydia   STD classicfied as a PID that can damage the female reproductive organs, causing sterility.  
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Colposcopy   Visual examination of vagina and cervix with use of an optical instrument.  
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Endometriosis   Endometrial tissue outside the uterus.  
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Lumpectomy   Excision of a small primary breast tumor.  
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Metrorrhagia   Bleeding between periods or after menopause.  
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Ovulation   The phase of the mentrual cycle in which the ovum is released.  
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Papanicolaou Test   Cytologist study used to detect abnormal cells in the cervix.  
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Para   Giving birth to one or more viable births; number of viable offspring.  
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prostaglandins   medication used to terminate a pregnancy.  
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