| A | B |
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| ovarian cysts | collections of fluid within a sac in the ovary |
| uterine prolapse | uterus that has drooped or sagged from it's normal position into the vagina |
| cervical dysplasia | abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix caused by HPV which may become malignant |
| vaginal candidiasis | caused when a yeast (candida albicans) that normally lives in the vagina is allowed to grow rapidly |
| premenstrual syndrome | group of symptoms (bloating, edema, headaches, mood swings, breast discomfort) that some women experience in the two week period before menstruation |
| abortion | interruption or termination of pregnancy |
| spontaneous abortion | loss of a pregnancy through natural processes |
| induced abortion | termination of pregnancy through medical or surgical means |
| therapeutic abortion | pregnancy terminated due to issues with the viability of the fetus or health of the mother |
| abruptio placentae | premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall |
| placenta previa | abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus, blocking the cervical opening |
| pseudocyesis | false pregnancy |
| dystocia | abnormal pain or difficulty in labour |
| breech presentation | fetus is positioned bottom or feet first for delivery |
| prematurity | birth before 37 weeks' gestation |
| meconium aspiration syndrome | condition that occurs when the fetus passes meconium into the amniotic fluid and then breathes it in; causes respiratory distress and occurs when the fetus is stressed |
| meconium | first feces passed by the baby |
| conization (cone biopsy) | removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix for examination |
| papanicolaou test (pap smear) | biopsy in which cells are scraped from the cervix and examined for signs of dysplasia |
| pregnancy test | test performed on blood or urine to determine the levels of hCG |
| fetal ultrasound | non-invasive procedure used to image and evaluate fetal development |
| chorionic villus sampling | examination of chorionic cells retrieved from the edge of the placenta between the eleventh and thirteenth weeks of pregnancy; used to screen for genetic abnormalities |
| amniocentesis | needle puncture of the amnion to obtain a sample of amniotic fluid; used to evaluate fetal health and screen for congential disorders; can be obtained between the 15th and 22nd weeks of pregnancy |
| in vitro fertilization | combination of egg and sperm in a laboratory to facilitate fertilization |
| apgar score | evaluation of a newborn infant's physical status by assigning numerical values to each of 5 criteria; score of 8-10 is idea; infant is evaluated at 1 and 5 minutes |
| contraceptive | medication used to lessen the likelihood of conception and pregnancy |
| intrauterine device (IUD) | molded plastic or copper contraceptive inserted through the cervix into the uterus; irritates the uterus to block implantation |
| tubal ligation | blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent sperm from reaching the ovum |
| dilatation and curettage (d&c) | widening of the opening of the cervix and removal of the endometrial material from the interior of the uterus |
| hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus |
| partial hysterectomy | hysterectomy in which only the uterus is removed |
| total hysterectomy | hysterectomy where the uterus and cervix are removed |
| radical hysterectomy | hysterectomy in which the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, superior portion of the vagina and related lymph nodes are removed |
| endometrial ablation | surgical destruction of the endometrium to treat abnormal bleeding (not related to cancer) |
| cesarean section | delivery of a baby through an incision in the abdominal and uterine walls |
| endometriosis | endometrial tissue found outside the uterus |
| ectopic pregnancy | implantation of the fertilized egg in a site other than the uterus |
| preeclampsia | abnormal condition in pregnancy that causes hypertension, proteinuria, edema, headache |
| eclampsia | potentially life-threatening seizures in pregnancy that are not related to an underlying brain condition |
| fibroids (leiomyomas) | benign tumours of fibrous tissue and muscle in the uterus |
| pelvic inflammatory disease | inflammation and infection of the organs in the pelvic region commonly caused by STI |
