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| ovaries | produce and store egg cells |
| fallopian tubes | transports the ovum(egg) from the ovary to the uterus |
| uterus | organ that causes menstration, enables pregnancy and labor |
| endometrium | inner lining of uterus,( highly vascular) |
| myometrium | middle layer of the uterus,( smooth muscle) |
| fundus | rounded superior section of the uterus |
| cervix | narrow, inferior section of the uterus |
| os | opening in the cervix allows passage of blood, sperm, and baby delivery to pass between the vagina and the uterus |
| vulva | two pair of labia and clitoris(AKA external genitalia) |
| perineum | region between the posterior vagina and the anus |
| amenorrhea | absence of menstruation |
| cervicitis | inflammation of the cervix |
| dysmenorrhea | painful menstral periods |
| endometritis | inflammation of the endometrium |
| mastitis | inflammation of the breast |
| menorrhagia | excessive amount of menstral flow |
| metrorrhagia | menstrual flow between periods (spotting) |
| oligomenorrhea | decreased number of periods |
| salpingitis | inflammation of the falopian tube(s) |
| vulvovaginitis | inflammation of the vulva and vagina |
| breast cancer | malignant tumor of the breast |
| cervical cancer | malignant tumor of the cervix |
| endometrial cancer | malignant tumor of the endometrium (AKA uterine cancer) |
| endometriosis | endometrial tissue located on, or in, other organs of the pelvic cavity |
| fibrocystic breast disease | benign cysts(fluid filled sacs) in the breasts |
| fibroid tumor(AKA leiomyoma) | benign tumor of the myometrium |
| pelvic inflammatory disease(PID) | inflamation of the internal female reproductive tract organs, ususally from an STD or post surgical procedure |
| prolapsed uterus | displacement of the uterus into the vagina |
| episiorrhaphy or perineorrhaphy | suture repair of the perinium |
| hysterectomy | excision(surgical removal) of the uterus |
| hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy | excision of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, |
| mammoplasty | surgical repair(plastic surgery) of the breast |
| mastectomy | surgical removal of the breast |
| oophorectomy | excision of an ovary |
| perineorrhaphy | suture repair of the perineum |
| conization | removal of a cone shaped section of the cevix(treatment for cervical cancer in situ...AKA cone biopsy) |
| dilation and curettage (D & C) | procedure that dilates the cervix and removes the endometrium with a curette |
| laparoscopy | visual examination of the outer surface of organs in the pelvic or abdominal cavity |
| myomectomy | excision of a fibroid tumor |
| tubal ligation | closure of the falopian tubes |
| uterine artery embolization(UAE) | treatment od fibroid tumors by blocking the blood supply to the tumor |
| hysterosalpingogram | Xray of uterus and falopian tubes (after injecting dye) |
| mammogram | Xray of the breast |
| colposcope | instrument used for visualization of the vaginal cavity and cervix |
| colposcopy | visual examination with magnification, of the vagina and cervix |
| transvaginal sonography(TVS) | ultra sound imaging of the internal female genitalia done by placing the transducer in the vagina |
| Pap test | cytological study of the cervical cells used to screen for cervical cancer |
| gynecologist | physician who studies and treats diseases of the female reproductive tract |
| leukorrhea | white discharge from the vagina |
| mastalgia | pain in the breast |
| menarche | beginning of menstruation |
| vaginal | pertaining to the vagina |
| vulvovaginal | pertaining to the vulva and vagina |
| dyspareunia | painful intercourse |
| hormone replacement therapy(HRT) | oral administration of female hormones(treatment for symptoms of menopause) |
| menopause | cessation of menstruation |
| vaginal speculum | instrument used to open the vaginal cavity |
| ovulation | expulsion of a mature ovum from the ovary |
| conception | when the sperm enters the ovum |
| fetus | unborn offspring |
| gestation | duration of pregnancy |
| placenta | vascular tissue that attaches to the endometrium to the umbilical cord |
| amniotic(amnionic) sac | membrane holding the fluid(amniotic fluid) and the fetus |
| amniotic(amnionic) fluid | fluid which surrounds the fetus |
| dystocia | difficult labor |
| abruptio placentae | premature separation of the placenta from the endometrium(miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion) |
| eclampsia | complication of pregnancy(HTN,edema, proteinuria, and convulsions) |
| ectopic pregnancy | pregnancy occuring outside the uterus |
| placenta previa | placental attachment to the endometrium near the cervix and os |
| preeclampsia | complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria |
| omphalocele | umbilical herniation(protrusion of part of the intestine)present at birth |
| pyloric stenosis | narrowing of the pyloric sphincter present at birth |
| fetal alchohol syndrome(FAS) | birth defects present at birth secondary to excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy |
| respiratory distress syndrome(RDS) | complication in premature infants due to immature lungs |
| congenital anomaly | any abnormality present at birth( ie spina bifida,cleft lip and palate, Down syndrome, esophageal atresia |
| erythroblastosis fetalis | deadly condition resulting from erythrocyte (RBC) variance in the mother and fetus |
| amniotomy | incision of the amniotic sac(generally to induce labor) |
| episiotomy, periniotomy | incision of the perineum (generally performed during delivery) |
| pelvic ultrasound | image of the organs in the pelvic cavity, and/or the fetus using sound waves |
| amniocentesis | procedure to aspirate amniotic fluid for assessing fetal health |
| antepartum | refers to the pregnant woman before giving birth |
| fetal | pertaining to the fetus |
| lactorrhea | spontaneous discharge of breast milk |
| neonate(NB) | newborn |
| postpartum | refers to the woman(mother) after childbirth |
| teratogen | an agent that produces malformations in the fetus |
| breech | baby's birth position other than head first |
| cesarean section(C-section) | birthof a baby through an incision into mothers pelvic cavity, and uterus |
| colostrum | mother's first breast milk |
| lactation | the secretion of breast milk |
| lochia | vaginal discharge after birth |
| meconium | first stool of the newborn |
| obstetrician | physician who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium |
| puerperium | the six(+ or -) weeks after delivery while the mothers body recovers |
| quickening | the mothers first feeling of movement of the fetus |
| date of birth(DOB) | birth day |
| estimated date of delivery(EDD) | date estimated by physician for the delivery of the baby |
| last menstrual period(LMP) | first day of the mothers previous menstruation |
| vagina | connects the uterus to the outside of the body |
| gynecology (Gyn) | study of women, ie female reproductive tract |
| multipara(multip) | woman who has given multiple births |
| neonatology | study of newborns |
| multigravida | woman who has had multiple pregnancies |
| intrapartum | during labor and delivery |
| primigravida | first pregnancy |
| antepartum | refering to the pregnant woman before delivery |
| postpartum | referring to the mother after delivy |
| VBAC | vaginal birth after C section |
| prenatal | pertaining to before birth |
| lumpectomy | excision of cancerous tissue from the breast |
| CA 125 | blood test that detects ovarian cancer |
| obstetrics (OB) | medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, chilbirth , and puerperium |
