Chapter 8 part 3 Word Scramble
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radical mastectomy | removal of breast tissue nipple lymph nodes and underlying chest wall muscle |
modified radical mastectomy | removal of breast tissue nipple and lymph nodes |
simple mastectomy | removal of breast tissue and nipple |
subcutaneous mastectomy | removal of breast tissue only |
segmental mastectomy | removal of a quadrant or wedge of breast tissue |
lumpectomy | removal of the cancerous lesion along with a margin of surrounding healthy breast tissue also called partial mastectomy or breast conserving surgery |
anterior and posterior colporrhaphy | surgical repair of a weakened vaginal wall to correct a cystocele |
conitzation | surgical removal of a cone shaped area of the cervix used in the treatment for noninvasive cervical cancer or cone biopsy |
dilation and curettage | surgical procedure to widen the cervix and scrape the endometrium with a instrument called a curette |
endometrial ablation | procedure to destroy or remove the endometrium by use of laser electrical or thermal energy |
laparoscopy or laparoscopic surgery | visual examination of the abdominopelvic cavity |
myomectomy | excision of a fibroid tumor from the uterus |
sentinel lymph node biopsy | injection of blue dye and or radioactive isotope used to identify the sentinel lymph nodes |
stereotactic breast biopsy | technique that combines mammography and computer assisted biopsy |
tubal ligation | closure of the uterine tubes for sterilization by typing ligation |
uterine artery emboilzation | minimally invasive procedure used to treat fibroids of the uterus by blocking arteries that supply blood to the fibroids |
hysterosalpingogram | radiographic image of the uterus and uterine tubes |
mammogram | radiographic image of the breast |
mammography | radiographic imaging of the breast |
sonohysterography | process of recording the uterus by use of sound |
colposcope | instrument used for visual examination of the vagina and cervix |
colposcopy | visual examination of the cervix and vagina with magnified view |
culdoscope | instrument used for visual examination of douglas cul-de-sac |
culdoscopy | visual examination of douglas cul-de-sac |
hysterscope | instrument used for visual examination of the uterus |
hysteroscopy | visual examination of the uterus |
transvaginal sonography | ultrasound procedure that uses a transducer placed in the vagina to obtain images of the ovaries uterus cervix uterine tubes and surrounding structures |
CA-125 cancer antigen-125 tumor marker | blood test used in the detection of ovarian cancer it is also used to monitor treatment and to determine the extent of the diseases |
pap smear | cytological study of cervical and vaginal secreations used to determine the presence of abnormal or cancerous cells |
gynecologist | physician who studies and treats disease of woman |
gynecology | study of women |
gynopathic | pertaining to disease of women |
leukorrhea | white discharge from the vagina |
mastalgia | pain in the breast |
mastoptosis | sagging breast |
menarche | beginning of menstruation |
vaginal | pertaining to the vagina |
vulvovaginal | pertaining to the vulva and vagina |
contraception | intentional prevention of conception (pregnancy) may also be referred to as birth control |
dyspareunia | difficult or painful intercourse |
fistula | abnormal passageway between two organs or between an internal organ and the body surface |
hormone replacement therapy | replacement of hormones estrogen and or progesterone to treat symptoms associated with menopause |
premenstrual syndrome | syndrome involving physical and emotional symptoms occurring in the 10 days before menstruation |
speculum | instrument for opening of a body cavity to allow visual inspection |
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