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MedTerm 14
Medical Terminology for Health Professions Chapter 14 words activity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Amenorrhea | The abnormal absence of menstrual periods for ninety or more days. |
| Amniocentesis | A surgical puncture with a needle to obtain a specimen of amniotic fluid. |
| Andropause | Marked by the decrease of the male hormone testosterone; often referred to as male menopause. |
| Apgar score | An evaluation of a newborn infant's physical status at one and five minutes after birth. |
| azoospermia | The absence of sperm in the semen. |
| cervical dysplasia | The presence of precancerous changes in the cells that make up the inner lining of the cervix. |
| Cervicitis | An inflammation of the cervix that is usually caused by an infection. |
| Chlamydia | Caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, is the most common sexually transmitted disease. |
| chorionic villus sampling | A diagnostic test to search for genetic abnormalities in the developing fetus. |
| colostrum | A specialized form of milk that delivers essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that the newborn can digest. |
| Colpopexy | The surgical fixation of the vagina to a surrounding structure. |
| Colporrhaphy | The surgical suturing of a tear in the vagina. |
| Colposcopy | The direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix and vagina. |
| Dysmenorrhea | Pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period. |
| Eclampsia | A more serious form of preeclampsia that is characterized by convulsions and sometimes coma. |
| ectopic pregnancy | A potentially dangerous condition in which a fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus. |
| Endocervicitis | An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the cervix. |
| Endometriosis | A condition in which patches of endometrial tissue escape the uterus and become attached to other structures in the pelvic cavity. |
| Epididymitis | Inflammation of the epididymis that is frequently caused by the spread of infection from the urethra or the bladder. |
| Episiotomy | A surgical incision made into the perineum to enlarge the vaginal orifice to prevent tearing of the tissues as the infant moves out of the birth canal. |
| Fibroadenoma | A round, firm, rubbery mass that arises from excess growth of glandular and connective tissue in the breast. |
| fibrocystic breast disease | The presence of single or multiple benign cysts in the breasts. |
| Galactorrhea | The production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding. |
| Gonorrhea | A highly contagious sexually transmitted disease, is characterized by painful urination and an abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina. |
| Hematospermia | The presence of blood in the seminal fluid. |
| Hydrocele | A fluid-filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles. |
| Hypomenorrhea | An unusually small amount of menstrual flow during a shortened regular menstrual period. |
| Hysterectomy | The surgical removal of the uterus. |
| Hysterosalpingography | A radiographic examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes. |
| Hysteroscopy | The direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes. |
| Leucorrhea | A profuse, whitish mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina. |
| Mastalgia | Pain in the breast. |
| Mastopexy | A mammoplasty to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position; also called a breast lift. |
| Menarche | The beginning of the menstrual function. |
| Menometrorrhagia | Excessive uterine bleeding occurring both during the menses and at irregular intervals between periods. |
| Metrorrhea | An abnormal discharge, such as mucus or pus, from the uterus. |
| Neonate | The term used to describe a newborn during the first four weeks after birth. |
| Nulligravida | A woman who has never been pregnant. |
| Nullipara | A woman who has never borne a viable child |
| Obstetrician | A physician who specializes in providing medical care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately thereafter. |
| Oligomenorrhea | The term used to describe infrequent or very light menstruation in a woman with previously normal periods. |
| Oophorectomy | The surgical removal of one or both ovaries. |
| Orchidectomy | The surgical removal of one or both testicles. |
| Orchiopexy | The repair of an undescended testicle. |
| Ovariorrhexis | The rupture of an ovary. |
| Perimenopause | The term used to designate the transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all. |
| Peyronie’s disease | A form of sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection. |
| placenta previa | The abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus. |
| polycystic ovary syndrome | A condition caused by a hormonal imbalance in which the ovaries are enlarged by the presence of many cysts formed by incompletely developed follicles. |
| Preeclampsia | A complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria. |
| Priapism | A painful erection that lasts four hours or more but is either not accompanied by sexual excitement or does not go away after sexual stimulation has ended. |
| Primigravida | A woman during her first pregnancy. |
| Primipara | A woman who has borne one viable child. |
| pruritus vulvae | A condition of severe itching of the external female genitalia. |
| salpingo-oophorectomy | The surgical removal of a fallopian tube and ovary. |
| Syphilis | Caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease that can be fatal if not treated. |
| Trichomoniasis | An infection caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis; also known as trich. |
| uterine prolapsed | The condition in which the uterus slides from its normal position in the pelvic cavity and sags into the vagina. |
| Varicocele | A knot of widening varicose veins in one side of the scrotum. |
| Vasovasostomy | A procedure performed as an attempt to restore fertility to a vasectomized male. |
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