LOM 8 terms
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- hydrocephalus
- accumulation of fluid in the spaces of th brain
- GYN
- gynecology
- myometrium
- muscle layer of the uterus
- gamete
- male or female sexual reproductive cell; sperm cell or ovum
- TRAM flap
- trans-rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap - for breast reconstruction
- chorionic villus sampling
- sampling of placenta tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis
- endometrium
- inner, mucus membrane lining the uterus
- cul-de-sac
- region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus
- areola
- dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
- cervix
- lower, neck potion of the uterus
- vulva
- external female genitalia; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris, and the vaginal orifice
- CIN
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
- aspiration
- withdrawl of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction
- down syndrome
- chromosomal abnormality (trisomy 21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes
- obstetrics
- branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth
- pregnancy test
- blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG
- endometriosis
- endometrial tissue located outside the uterus
- gestation
- period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
- unterine serosa
- outermost layer surrounding the uterus
- preeclampsia
- abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria (loss of protein in urine), and edema
- HRT
- hormone replacement therapy
- IVF
- in vitro fertilization
- DCIS
- ductal carcinoma in situ; a precancerous breast lesion that indicates a higher risk for invasive ductal breast cancer
- in vitro fertilization
- egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish (in vetro) to facilitate fertilization
- genitalia
- reproductive organs, also called the genitals
- FSH
- follicle-stimulating hormone
- G
- gravida (pregnant)
- pelvimetry
- measurement of the dimensions of the meternal pelvis
- carcinoma of the breast
- malignant tumor of the breast
- BSE
- breast self-examination
- hCG
- human chorionic gonadotropin
- LAVH
- laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy
- FHS
- follicle-stimulating hormone
- gynecology
- study of the female reproductive organs including the breast
- abruptio placentae
- premature separation of the implantation placenta
- FHR
- fetal heart rate
- pregnancy
- conditon in a female of having a developing embryo and fetus in her uterus for about 40 weeks
- bartholin glands
- small mucous-secreting exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice
- parturition
- act of giving birth
- dilation and curettage
- widening of the cervix and scraping the endometrium of the uterus
- estrogen
- hormone produced by the ovaries, promotes female secondary sex characteristics
- placenta previa
- placental implantation over the cervical os (opening) or in the lower region of the uterine wall
- orifice
- an opening
- EDC
- estimated date of confinement
- meconium aspiration syndrome
- abnormal inhalation of meconius (first stool) produced by a fetus or newborn
- luteinizing hormone
- hormone produced by the pituitary gland; promotes ovulation
- lactifierous ducts
- tubes that carry milk within the breast
- HPV
- human papillomavirus
- GnRH
- gonadotropin-releasing hormone
- ovarian carcinoma
- malignant tumor of the ovary
- DUB
- dysfunctional uterine bleeding
- TAH-BSO
- total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
- progesterone
- hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women
- conization
- removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy)of the cervix
- LMP
- last menstrual period
- ECG
- endocervical cureattage
- perineum
- in females, the area between the anus and the vagina
- PMS
- premenstrual syndrome
- carcinoma of the cervix
- malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer)
- corpus luteum
- empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg sell
- DES
- diethylstilbestrol - an estrogen compound used in the treatment of menopausal problems involving estrogen deficiency
- fetal monitoring
- continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to reduce distress during labor
- labia
- lips of the vagina; labia majora are the larger, outermost lips, and the labia minora are the smaller, innermost lips
- SLN biopsy or SNB
- sentinel lymph node biopsy
- cauterization
- destruction of tissue by burning
- Cx
- cervix
- ovarian cyst
- collections of fluid within a sac (cyst) in the ovary
- gonad
- female or male reproductive organs that produce sex cells and hormones; ovary or testis
- menstruation
- monthly shedding of the uterine lining. The flow of blood and tissue normally discharged during menstruation is called the menses
- ectopic pregnancy
- implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal location
- CVS
- choronic villus sampling
- multip
- multipara; multiparous
- HDN
- hemolytic disease of the newborn
- LH
- luteinizing hormone
- UAE
- uterine atery embolization
- HSG
- hysterosalpingography
- pituitary gland
- endocrine gland at the base of the brain. It produces hormones to stimulate the ovaries
- fallopian tube
- one pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus
- EMB
- endometrial biopsy
- puberty
- point in the life cycle at which the ability to reproduce begins; secondary sex characteristics appear and the gamates are produced
- chorion
- outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo; it forms the fetal part of the placenta
- laparascopy
- visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope (laparoscope)
- fibrocystic disease
- numerous small sacs of fibrous connective tussue and fluid in the breas
- neonatology
- branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn (neonate)
- ovarian follicle
- developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary.
- pap smear
- microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix
- hysterosalpingography
- x-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material
- PID
- pelvic inflammatory disease
- fibroids
- benign tumors in the uterus
- Path
- pathology
- mammography
- x-ray imaging of the breast
- OCP's
- oral contraceptive pills
- pelvic inflammatory disease
- inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis
- primip
- primipara; primiparous
- tubal ligation
- blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fetilization from occuring
- embryo
- stage in prenatal development from 2 to 6 weeks
- CIS
- carcinoma in situ
- coitus
- sexual intercourse, copulation
- ovum
- egg cell; female gamate
- abortion
- spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the embryo of fetus can exist on its own
- vagina
- muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body
- para 2-0-1-2
- women's reproductive history: 2 fullterm infants, 0 preterm, 1 abortion, and 2 living children
- cesarean section
- surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus
- pyloric stenosis
- marrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodendum
- menopause
- gradual ending of menstruation
- cryosurgery
- use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue
- uterus
- hollow, pear shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop, and from which menstruation occurs. the upper portion in the fundus; middle portion is the corpus; and the lowermost, neck-like potion is the cervix
- amniocentisis
- needle puncture of the amnionic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis
- exenteration
- removal of internal organs
- pelvic ultrasonography
- recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region
- D&C
- dialation and curettage
- placenta
- vascular organ that develops in the uterine wall during pregnancy. It serves as a communiccation between maternal and fetal bloodstreams
- adnexa uteri
- falloptian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments
- menarche
- beginning of the first menstral period during puberty
- C-section
- cesarean section
- clitoris
- organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra
- hCG
- human chroionic gonadotropin
- AFP
- alpha-fetoprotein
- ASCUS
- atypical squamous cells of unknown significance
- choriocarcinoma
- malignant tumor of the placenta
- AB
- abortion
- ovary
- one pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis.
- hyaline membrane disease
- acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn
- erythroblastosis fetalis
- hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood groop (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus
- TVH
- total vaginal hysterectomy
- RDS
- respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn
- CS
- cesarean section
- fetus
- stage in prenatal development from 6 to 39 or 40 weeks
- follicle-stimulationg hormone
- secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum)
- Pap smear
- papanicolaou smear 0 test for cervical or vaginal cancer
- hymen
- mucous membrane patially or competely covering the opening to the vagina
- LH
- luteinizing hormone
- IUD
- intrauterine device; contraceptive
- amnion
- innermost membranous sad surrounding the developing fetus
- CA 125
- protein marker elevated in ovarian cancer (normal range 0-35)
- mammary papilla
- mipple of the breast. A papilla is any small nipple-shaped projection
- fimbriae
- finger or fringe like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes
- LEEP
- loop electrocautery excision procedure
- breat ultrasound imaging and breast MRI
- Technologies using sound waves and magnetic waves to create images of breast tissue
- zygote
- stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation to 2 weeks
- human chorionis gonadotropin
- hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating (-tropin) the mother's ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone
- carcinoma of the endometrium
- malignant tumor of the uterus (adencarcinoma)
- colposcopy
- visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope
- ovulation
- release of the ovum from the ovary
- OB
- obstetrics
- fertilization
- union of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo developes
- culdocentesis
- needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac
- cervicitis
- inflammation of the cervix