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Medical Terminology Quiz 5.3
Reproduction Pathology/Diagnostic procedures/Treatments
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Pharmacology
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10/23/2010

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Ovarian carcinoma
Definition
malignant tumor of the ovaries
Term
Ovarian cyst
Definition
cysts developing in the ovaries; may rupture causing pain and bleeding
Term
Cervical cancer
Definition
malignant tumor of the cervix
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Endometrial cancer
Definition
malignant tumor of the lining of the uterus
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Fibroid tumor
Definition
benign fibrous tumor in the uterus
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Candidiasis
Definition
yeast infection of mucous membrane lining of vagina
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Endometriosis
Definition
occurs when endometrial tissue flows backwards from uterus through fallopian tubes and into pelvic cavity
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Pelvic inflammatory disease
Definition
bacterial infection that has spread through female reproductive tract and out into pelvic cavity
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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
Definition
staphylococcus infection occurring in menstruating women; associated with prolonged wearing of super-absorbent tampon
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Preeclampsia
Definition
metabolic disease of pregnancy; may result in true eclampsia; symptoms include hypertension, headaches, and edema; also called toxemia
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Spontaneous abortion
Definition
unplanned loss of pregnancy early in gestation; commonly called a miscarriage
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Amniocentesis
Definition
removal of amniotic fluid using a needle; fluid can be used to determine fetal maturity and developmental and genetic disorders
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Apgar score
Definition
evaluates newborn's adjustment to outside environment; observes color, heart rate, respiratory rate, muscle tone, and response to stimulus
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Cesarean section (CS, C-section)
Definition
surgical delivery of baby through abdominal incision
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Conization
Definition
removal of a core of cervical tissue
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Dilation & curettage (D&C)
Definition
dilation of cervix and scraping away of endometrial ining
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Episiotomy
Definition
incision of perineum to widen birth canal during delivery
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Total abdominal hysterectomy-bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAH-BSO)
Definition
removal of the entire uterus, cervix, both fallopian tubes, and both ovaries through an abdominal incision
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Vaginal hysterectomy
Definition
removal of the uterus through vagina rather than an abdominal incision
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Tubal ligation
Definition
surgical tying off of fallopian tubes to prevent conception
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Prostaglandin
Definition
Promotes cervical ripening. Evacuates uterus.
Prostin E2
Term
Fertility drug
Definition
Triggers ovulation.
Clomid, Gonal-F
Term
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Definition
Replacement estrogen after menopause or loss of ovaries.
Cenestin, Premarin
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Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)
Definition
Prevents conception by blocking ovulation.
Ortho-Cept, Lo/Ovral Ortho-Novum
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