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Female Reproductive System Reverse Definitions
Question | Answer |
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ovaries | almond-shaped glands |
uterine fibroids | benign uterine tumors |
pregnancy | condition in which a fertilized ovum develops in the uterus |
Pap test(smear) | detects abnormal cells in the cervix and vagina |
conization | excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue |
lumpectomy | excision of a small primary breast tumor |
mastectomy | excision of the entire breast |
pseudocyesis | false pregnancy |
galactorrhea | flow of milk |
cryosurgery | freezing tissue to destroy cells |
sterility | inability to become pregnant |
oxytocics | increases strength and frequency of contractions |
cervicitis | inflammation of the cervix |
vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina |
gestation | length of time from conception to birth |
choriocarcinoma | malignant neoplasm of the uterus |
pelvimetry | measurement of the pelvis |
eclampsia | most serious form of toxemia |
os | mouth or opening |
vagina | muscular tube from the cervix to the outside of the body |
gynecologist | one who specialized in the study of the female |
uterus | organ that contains and nourishes the embryo from the time of fertilization until birth |
dyspareunia | pain during sexual intercourse |
placenta previa | placenta is attached near the cervix |
abruption placentae | premature separation of the placenta |
tubal ligation | procedure that ties the fallopian tubes |
lactation | production of milk |
mammography | radiographic exam of the breasts |
hysterosalpingography | radiography of the uterus and uterine tubes |
kernicterus | serious condition involving mental retardation, jaundice and brain damage |
pruritis vulvae | severe itching of the female genitalia |
colpocleisis | surgical closure of the vagina |
mammoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the breasts |
colporrhaphy | suture of the vagina |
cerclage | suturing of the cervix |
prostaglandins | terminate pregnancy |
abortion | termination of pregnancy |
menopause | the end of menstruation for the remainder of a woman's life |
estrogens | treat symptoms of menopause through HRT |
antifungals | treat vaginal yeast infections |
laparoscopy | visual exam of the abdominal cavity |
colposcopy | visual exam of the vagina and cervix |
leukorrhea | white vaginal discharge |
dilatation & curettage (D&C) | widening the cervix and scraping the uterus |
nullipara | woman who has never produced a viable offspring |