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