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Language of Medicine Chapter 8 - Created by MTatHome.com

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show Premature ending of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus is able to exist on its own.  
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show Premature detachment of the placenta from its place in the uterine wall.  
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adnexa uteri   show
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show Absence of menstural flow.  
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amniocentesis   show
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show Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus.  
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show Fluid contained within the amniotic sac surrounding the fetus.  
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anovulatory   show
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show System of scoring an infant's physical condition at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.  
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show Dark, pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple.  
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aspiration   show
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Bartholin glands   show
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show Excision or removal of both ovaries.  
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show Cancerous tumor that is localized and has not spread either to nearby tissue or through the lymphatic system or bloodstream.  
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show Malignant tumor of breast tissue; breast cancer.  
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carcinoma of the cervix   show
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carcinoma of the endometrium   show
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cauterization   show
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show Procedure for turning the fetus so that its head is the presenting part to enter the birth canal first.  
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cervical dysplasia   show
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show Inflammation of the cervix.  
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show Neck-like, lower portion of the uterus.  
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cesarean section   show
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chlamydial infection   show
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choriocarcinoma   show
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choriogenesis   show
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chorion   show
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show Pertaining to the chorion.  
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chorionic villus sampling   show
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clitoris   show
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show Sexual intercourse.  
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colposcopy   show
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show Removal of cone-shaped section of cervix.  
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show Yellow glandular mass (corpus) formed by an ovarian follicle that has matured and discharged its ovum. It secretes progesterone to maintain pregnancy.  
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show Use of freezing cold temperature to burn and destroy tissue.  
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cul-de-sac   show
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show Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the cul-de-sac.  
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cystadenocarcinoma   show
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cystadenoma   show
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dermoid cyst   show
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dilatation   show
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dilation and curettage   show
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dysmenorrhea   show
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dyspareunia   show
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dystocia   show
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show Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than in the uterus.  
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embryo   show
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endocervicitis   show
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show Endometrial tissue located outside of the uterus.  
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show Inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus (upper portion).  
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endometrium   show
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show Incision of the vulva (perineum) to widen the opening of the vagina during a difficult childbirth.  
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show Hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility (Rh factor) between the mother and fetus.  
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show Ovarian hormone that promotes female secondary sex characteristics and sexual development.  
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exenteration   show
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fallopian tube   show
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show Union of the egg (ovum) and sperm cell.  
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fetal monitoring   show
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fetal presentation   show
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show State in prenatal development from 6 to 39 / 40 weeks.  
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fibrocystic disease   show
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show Benign tumors of fibrous and muscular tissue in the uterus; leiomyomas.  
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show Finger or fringe-like ends of the fallopian tubes.  
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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)   show
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show Excessive or abnormal secretion of milk after breast-feeding has ended.  
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gamete   show
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show Reproductive organs (genitals).  
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gestation   show
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gonad   show
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show Study of the female reproductive organs, including the breasts.  
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gynecomastia   show
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show Secreted by the placenta to sustain pregnancy.  
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hyaline membrane   show
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show Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain; in infants, the condition causes enlargement of the head.  
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show Mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina.  
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hysterectomy   show
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show X-ray recording of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material  
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hysteroscopy   show
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in vitro fertilization   show
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intrauterine device (IUD)   show
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involution   show
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labia   show
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lactation   show
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lactiferous ducts   show
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show Production of milk.  
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show Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope.  
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show Benign tumors of the uterus; fibroids.  
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leucorrhea   show
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lumen   show
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luteinizing hormone (LH)   show
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show Pertaining to the breast.  
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mammary papilla   show
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show X-ray recording of the breast.  
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show Surgical repair of the breast (augmentation or reduction surgery).  
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mastectomy   show
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show Inflammation of a breast.  
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show Abnormal inhalation of meconium (first stools) by a fetus or newborn.  
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menarche   show
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show Excessive uterine bleeding during menstruation and also between menstrual periods.  
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menopause   show
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menorrhagia   show
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show Menstruation; monthly discharge of blood from the lining of the uterus.  
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menstruation   show
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show Bleeding between menstruations.  
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show A woman who has been pregnant more than once.  
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multipara   show
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show Removal of muscle tumors (fibroids) from the uterus.  
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show Muscle layer of the uterus.  
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show Newborn.  
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show Study of newborns.  
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nullipara   show
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show Branch of medicine dealing with the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth.  
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oligomenorrhea   show
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show Formation of ova (egg cells).  
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oophoritis   show
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orifice   show
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show Pertaining to an ovary.  
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ovarian carcinoma   show
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show Sacs of fluid within or on the ovaries.  
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show Tiny sac in the ovary that contains an egg cell (ovum).  
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show One of two female reproductive organs (gonads) that produce egg cells and female hormones (estrogen and progesterone).  
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ovulation   show
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ovum   show
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show Rapid labor and childbirth.  
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oxytocin   show
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palpation   show
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show Microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix.  
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show Act of giving birth.  
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pelvic inflammatory disease   show
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show Recording images of sound waves as they bounce off the organs in the pelvic region.  
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pelvimetry   show
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perineorrhaphy   show
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show Area between the anus and vagina in females and the area between the anus and scrotal sac in males.  
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show Endocrine gland at the base of the brain.  
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placenta   show
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show Placental implantation over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterine wall.  
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show Abnormal condition of pregnancy marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, and edema.  
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pregnancy   show
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show Pertaining to before birth.  
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primigravida   show
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show A woman who has given birth to her first child.  
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show Pertaining to a woman who has given birth to her first child.  
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progesterone   show
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puberty   show
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show Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum in a newborn.  
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show Pus in a fallopian tube.  
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respiratory distress syndrome   show
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retroversion   show
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show Removal of a fallopian tube.  
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salpingitis   show
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show Tying off of the fallopian tubes to make a woman incapable of reproduction; sterilization of a female.  
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uterine serosa   show
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show Hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop; womb.  
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vagina   show
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vaginal orifice   show
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vaginitis   show
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vulva   show
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vulvovaginitis   show
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zygote   show
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