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