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| the lower, narrow part of the uterus |
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| the interior of the cervix |
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| the organs that secrete milk |
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| the permanent cessation of menses |
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the hemorrhage of the outer endometrial layers that occurs about every 28 days; menstruation |
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| the inner, vascular layer of the uterus, which is the site of embryo implantation and menses |
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| the muscular wall of the uterus |
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| the outermost layer of the uterus, which is composed of connective tissue |
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| oocytes (egg cells) that mature within the ovarian follicles of the ovaries |
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| paired female gonads located in the pelvic cavity which produce estrogens, progesterone and ova |
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| release of an ovum, which occurs every 28 days, on average, from one of the two ovaries |
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| a hollow organ located in the pelvic cavity that is the site of embryo implantation, support of the fetus and menses |
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| the tube-shaped organ between the uterus and the vulva; birth canal |
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| milk-secreting glands within the mammary glands |
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| mucus-secreting glands located outside the vaginal orifice |
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| a small structure located at the anterior end of the vestibule where the labia minora meet |
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| hormones secreted by ovarian tissue that produces female sexual characteristics and prepares the uterus for implantation of an embryo |
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| the paired, narrow tubes that extend between each ovary and the uterus; uterine tubes or oviducts |
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| the shallow pocket at the internal end of the vagina that surrounds the external os of the cervix |
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| a mature follicle that participates in ovulation |
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| a thin membrane that partially or completely covers the vaginal orifice prior to penetration into the vagina |
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| the expanded, funnel-shaped end of the fallopian tube that opens to the peritoneal cavity |
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| the external ridge of the vulva |
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| the internal, hairless ridge of the vulva |
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| the anterior-most, elevated part of the vulva in which the prominence is caused by a pad of fat over the symphysis pubis |
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| a narrow space between the uterus and rectum; Douglas' cul-de-sac |
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| the part of the vulva located within the border formed by the labia minora |
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| the external female genitalia |
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| absence of menstrual discharge; menostasis |
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| blood in a fallopian tube |
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| water accumulation in a fallopian tube |
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| white or yellow discharge from the uterus |
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| irregular or excessive bleeding other than during menstruation |
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| excessive bleeding during menstruation |
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| bleeding from the uterus at any time other than during normal menstruation |
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| discharge of mucus or pus from the uterus |
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| abnormally reduced discharge during menstruation |
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| pus within a fallopian tube |
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| an abnormal condition of glandular tissue growth within muscle; in the female, it refers to growth of the endometrium into the muscular layer of the uterus |
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| inflammation of the Bartholin's gland; bartholinitis |
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| a malignant tumor arising from breast tissue |
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| infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC) |
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| most common form of breast cancer |
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| carcinoma in situ of the cervix |
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| the precancerous form of cervical cancer |
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| a malignant tumor arising from the cervix; most common form is squamous cell carcinoma |
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| cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) |
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| abnormal development of cells within the cervix resulting in tumor formation, which has the potential of becoming cancerous |
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| inflammation of the cervix |
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| benign tumor arising from ovarian tissue composed of abnormal embyronic tissue |
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| difficult or painful intercourse |
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| inflammtion of the inner lining of the cervix |
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| a malignant tumor arising from endometrial tissue of the uterus, a form of uterine cancer |
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| an abnormal condition of the endometrium in which endometrial tissue grows in various locations in the pelvic cavity |
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| inflammation of the endometrium |
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| fibrocystic breast disease (FBD) |
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| formation of one or more benign cysts in the breast |
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| benign tumor containing fibrous tissues that arises from the myometrium of the uterus; myoma of the uterus, fibromyoma or leiomyoma |
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| an abnormal passage from one hollow organ to another |
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| pertaining to a disease of women |
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| closure of the urterus, resulting in an abnormal obstruction in the uterine canal |
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| inflammation of the breast |
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| condition of a sagging breast |
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| inflammation of the myometrium |
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| a malignant tumor arising from an ovary |
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| a cyst (abnormal fluid-filled sac) of a fallopian tube |
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| pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) |
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| inflammation of the female organs within the pelvic cavity |
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| inflammation of the perimetrium |
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the presence of more than 2 breasts |
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| premenstrual syndrome (PMS) |
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| a collection of symptoms which usually strike during 10 days preceding menstruation |
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| displacement of the uterus resulting in a downward loocation, often crowding the vagina; hysteroptosis |
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| inflammation of the fallopian tube |
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| hernia of the fallopian tube |
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toxic shock syndrome (TSS) |
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| an infectious disease charcterized by a rapid onset of symptoms including high fever, skin rash, diarrhea, vomiting and myalgia, followed by hypotension leading to shock and severe cases death; ususally caused by Staphylococcus aureus |
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| inflammation of the vagina; colpitis |
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| inflammation of the vulva and vagina |
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| anterior and posterior colporrhaphy (A&P repair) |
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| surgical repair of a protusion of the bladder against the anterior vaginal wall and protrusion of the rectum against the posterior vaginal wall |
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removal of a tissue sample for microscopic evaluation |
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| cancer antigen-125 tumor marker (CA-125) |
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| a blood test that is used to provide evidence for ovarian cancer, which measures the levels of a protein produced by cancer cells |
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| removal of the cone-shaped portion of the cervix |
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| excision of the cervix; trachelectomy |
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| suture of the vagina and perineum to correct tears |
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| surgical repair of the vagina |
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| endocopic examination of the vagina with a colposcope |
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| surgical puncture into the pelvic cavity to remove fluid from the recouterine pouch |
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| endoscopic examination of the space between the rectum and the uterus with a culdoscope |
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| dilation and curettage (D&C) |
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| dilation of the cervix and scraping of the endometrium in order to control bleeding, obtain a tissue sample for biopsy or remove polyps |
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| the use of lasers, electricity or heat to destroy the endometrium, followed by its removal |
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| surgical repair of the vulva and perineum |
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| suture of the vulva to correct a tear |
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| incision of the vulva and perineum to prevent tearing during childbirth |
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| the study of diseases of women |
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| a physician specializing in women's diseases |
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| excision of the uterus, which may include surrounding structures; uterectomy |
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| surgical fixation of the uterus |
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| hysterosalpingography (HSG) |
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| x-ray procedure that produces an x-ray image of the uiterus and the fallopian tubes after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium |
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| hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy |
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| excision of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries |
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| endoscopic examination of the uterine cavity using a hysteroscope |
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| x-ray proceudre that produces an x-ray image of the breast |
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| surgical repair of the breasts |
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| surgical fixation of the breast |
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| excision of the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes which are removed through an abdominal incision |
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Papanicolau smear (Pap smear) |
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| a diagnostic procedure in which a sample of cells from the cervix and vagina are removed and examined microscopically for abnormalities |
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| suture of the perineum to correct a tear |
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| excision of a fallopian tube |
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| excision of a fallopian tube and an ovary, usually the same side |
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| surgical creation of an opening through the wall of a fallopian tube |
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| ultrasound procedure that records an image of the uterus with the use of sound wave |
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| suture of the wall of the cervix |
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| transvaginal sonography (TVS) |
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| ultrasound procedure in which a probe is inserted into the vagina to record images of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and surrounding structures |
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| sterilization procedure by ligating (cutting and tying) the fallopian tubes |
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| instrument for opening the vagina orifice to permit visual examination of the vagina and beyond |
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| estrogen replacement therapy |
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total abdominal hysterectomy/ bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy |
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