| A | B |
|---|
| adenomyosis | abnormal condit. of gland (endometrium) in muscle 9uterus) |
| endometriocic | abn. condit. of endometrium (outside of uterus) |
| fibrocystic breast disease | fibrous cysts in breast |
| fibroid tumor - fibroids | benign fibrous tumors of uterine muscle |
| pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) | inflammation of pelvic organs - uterus, tubes |
| prolapsed uterus | drooping of uterus (down into vagina) |
| toxic shock syndrome (TSS) | serious systemic infection that causes septecemia and shock |
| vesicovaginal fixtula | connection between bladder and vagina |
| anterior and posterior colporrhaphy A&P Repair) | suturing the weakened fascia on front and back of vagina |
| conization | removing cone shaped area of end of certical opening |
| cryosurgery | using extreme cold to destroy atypical cells |
| dilation and curettage (D&C) | to widen the opening of the cervix and scrape out the contents of uterus |
| endometrial ablation | using thermal energy to treat abnormal bleeding of endometrium |
| laparoscopy or lalparoscopic surgery | viewing the abdomen with a scope |
| myomectomy | removing a muscular tumor (myoma) |
| sentinel lymph node biopsy | injecting a dye around tumor to isolate the sentimal node that it drains to |
| stereotactic breast biopsy | using mammography to pinpoint area for biopsy |
| tubal ligation | tying off a fallopian tube for sterilization |
| CA-125 | detecting cancer antigen tumor marker to detect and monitor ovagian cancer |
| Pap smear (Papanicolaou) | cytology studey of cells from cervix for Ca |
| transvaginal sonography (TVS) | ultrasound through vagina to see surrounding structures |
| dysparunia | difficult or painful intercourse |
| estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) | replacement of hormones to treat menopause |
| fistula | abnormal connection between 2 areas |
| menopause | cessation of menstruation |
| premenstrual syndrome (PMS) | physical and emotional symptoms before menstruation |
| speculum | instrument to open a body cavity to view it |
