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Reprod- Pathology
Term | Definition |
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circumcision | removal of the foreskin of the penis |
orchiectomy | removal of a testicle |
prostatectomy | removal of the prostate |
vasectomy | male sterilization (cutting the vas deferens) |
hydrocele | swelling of the scrotum |
transurethral resection of the prostrate (TUR, TURP) | removal of the prostate gland |
congenital | present at birth |
prenatal | before birth |
abortion | termination of a pregnancy, spontaneous or choice |
ectopic pregnancy | fertilized egg in the fallopian tube, not in the uterus |
fetus | embryo after 8th week of pregnancy |
oophorectomy | removal of an ovary |
oophoritis | inflammation of an ovary |
hysterectomy | removal of the uterus |
cesarean section | incision into the uterus, through the abdomen for delivery |
dysmenorrhea | painful menstruation |
salpingo- oophorectomy | removal of ovary and fallopian tube |
ovarian cyst | a collection of fluid on an ovary |
mastectomy | removal of a breast |
mastocarcinoma | cancerous tumor of the breast |
tubal ligation | female sterilization |
menopause | menstrual cycle slows down and stops |
menstruation | discharge of blood from the uterus, about every 28 days |
dilation and curettage (D and C) | scrape inner walls of uterus |
mammoplasty | plastic repair of breasts |
colposcope | instrument to examine vagina |
mammogram | breast x-ray |
cervical pap smear | test used to detect cervical cancer |
endometriosis | growth of endometrial tissue in abnormal area |
pelvic inflammatory disease | any infection of the female pelvic organs |
neonatal | pertaining to a newborn |
natal | pertaining to pregnancy |