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Female Reproductive
Female Reproductive System: Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Neonatology
Term | Definition |
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Colp / o Vagin / o | Vagina |
Colposcope | Device to view the inside of the vagina |
Vaginitis | Inflammation of the vagina |
Episi / o Volvo / o | Vulva |
Episiotomy | Incision into the vulva ( during childbirth) |
Vulvodynia | Vulva pain |
Perine / o | Perineum (area between the vagina and the anus) |
Perineoplasty | Surgical repair of the perineum |
Perineorrhaphy | Suturing of the perineum |
Gynec / o Gyn / o | Woman |
Gynecology | Study of women |
Gynecologist | Specialist in the study of women |
Mast / o Mamm / o | Breast |
Mastopexy | Surgical fixation of the breast |
Mastectomy | Surgical removal of the breast |
Mammogram | X-ray image of the breast |
Lact / o | Milk |
Lactation | Production of milk |
Lactorrhea | Discharge of milk |
Cervic / o | Cervix (neck) |
Cervicodynia | Cervical pain |
Cervicitis | Inflammation of the cervix |
Hyster / o Metr / o Uter / o | Uterus |
Hysterectomy | Surgical removal of the uterus |
Endometrium | Inner lining of the uterus |
Uterus | Organ that carries the developing fetus |
Pelvimetry | Measurement of the pelvis |
Pelvic sonography | Using sound waves to examine the structures of the pelvis |
Men / o | Menstruation |
Menorrhea | Menstrual discharge (normal flow) |
Menopause | Cessation of the menstrual cycle |
-cyesis | Pregnancy |
Pseudocyesis | False pregnancy |
Chori / o Chorion / o | Chorion |
Toc / o | Labor |
Fet / o | Fetus |
Part / o Nat / o | Birth |
Cx | Cervix |
HRT | Hormone replacement therapy |
HSG | Hysterosalpingogram |
SHG | Sonohysterography |
TVS | Transvaginal sonography |
LEEP | Loop electrosurgical excision procedure |
TAH/BSO | Total abdominal hysterectomy/ bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy |
VH | Vaginal hysterectomy |