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Medical terminology test 3
Female reproductive system
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
11/26/2008

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Amenorrhea
Definition
Absence of menstrual flow
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Dysmenorrhea
Definition
Painful menstrual flow
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Ectopic pregnancy
Definition
Pregnancy that is not in the uterus
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Endometriosis
Definition
Tissue form the inner lining of the uterus occurs in other pelvic locations
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fibroids
Definition
Benign tumors in the uterus
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Menorrhagia
Definition
Excessive discharge of blood during menstruation
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pelvic inflammatory disease
Definition
inflammation in the region of the pelvis( salpingitis)
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Amniocentestis
Definition
surgical puncture to remove fluid form the sac surrounding the fetus.
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Aspiration
Definition
withdrawal of fluid form a cavity or sac
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Colposcopy
Definition
Visual examination of the vagina
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Conization
Definition
removal of a section of the cervix for biopsy
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Hysterosalpingography
Definition
xray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after an injection with a contrast
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Mammography
Definition
x- ray of the breast
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pap smear
Definition
secretions form the vagina and cervix are examined microscopically
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Pelvic ultrasonography
Definition
sound wave image of the organs in the hip region
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Pregnancy test
Definition
measurements of HCG levels
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Cauterization
Definition
usage of heat to destroy abnormal tissue
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Cryosurgery
Definition
usage of cold temperatures to freeze and destroy tissue
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D& C dilation and curettage
Definition
Widening of the cervix and scraping the lining of the uterus
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Myomectomy
Definition
removal of fibroids from the uterus
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Tubal ligation
Definition
Fallopian tubes are tied to prevent pregnancy
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