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| month, menstration, menses |
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| closure; absence of a normal body opening |
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| the lower, narrow part of the uterus |
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| the interior of the cervix |
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| organs that secrete milk, they are composed of secretory alveolar glands embedded within the female breasts, whichinclude an areola and a nipple in the center of each |
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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, also called menstration |
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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 miscular 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; the singular form is ovum |
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| paired female gonads located in the pelvic cavity which produce estrogens, prgesterone, and ova |
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| release of an ovum, which occurs every 28 days, on avergae, from one of the two ovaries |
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| area between the vulva and the anus |
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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, also known as the birth canal, which opens to the uterus at the external os and to the exterior at the veginal orifice. |
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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, it includes a glans and internal erectile tissue, similar to the male penis |
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| hormones secreted by ovarian tissue that produces female sexual characteristics and prepares that uterus for implantation of the embryo |
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| the paired, narrow tubes that extend between each ovary and the uterus, they are also known as the uterine tubes. |
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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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| sac-like, hollow balls of supportive cells within the cortex of each ovary, each of which enclose an ovum |
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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 internal, hairless ridge of the vulva |
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| the external ridge of the vulva |
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| the anterior -most, elevated part of the vulva in which the prominence is caused by the pad of fat over the symphysis pubis |
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| a narrow space between the uterus and rectum, also known as 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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| absense of menstral 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 excessivebleeding other than during menstration |
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| axcessive bleeding during menstration |
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| discharge of mucus or pus from the uterus |
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| obnormally reduced discharge during menstration |
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| pus within a fallopian tube |
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| an abnormal condition of the galndular tissue growth within a muscle; in a female, it refers to growth of the endo metrium 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; most common form is infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC) |
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| carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the cervix |
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| precancerous form of cervical cancer |
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| a malignant tumor arising from the cervix; the most common form is squamous cell carcinoma |
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| cervical intraepithelial neoplasia |
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| abnormal development of skin cells within the cervix resulting in tumor formation, which has potential to become cancerous. (CIN) |
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| inflammation of the cervix |
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| benign tuor arising from ovarian tissue composed of abnormal embryonic tissue. |
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| difficult of painful sexual intercourse |
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| inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix |
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| a malignant tumor arising from the endometrial tissue of the uterus, it is one form of uterine cancer. |
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| an abnormal condition of the endometrium in which the endometrial tissue gorws in various locations in the pelvic cavity, including on the fallopian tubes, uterus, and ovaries |
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| inflammation of the endometrium |
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| fibrocystic breast disease |
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| formation of one or more benign cysts in the breast |
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| benign tumor containing fibrous tissue that arises from the myometrium of the uterus. (fibroids) |
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| an abnormal passage from one hollow organ to another; a rectovaginal fistula occurs between the vagina and rectum, and a vesicovaginal fistula occurs between vagina and bladder. |
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| pertaining to a disease of women |
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| closure of the uterus, 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 in the uterus |
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| a malignant tumor arising from an ovary |
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| a cyst of a fallopian tube |
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| pelvc inflammatory disease |
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| inflammation of the female organs within the pelvic cavity, generally including the ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes, (PID) |
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| inflammation of the perimetrium |
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| prescence of more than two breasts |
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| a collection of symptoms, inculding tension, irritability, painful breasts, edema, and headache, which usually strikes during the ten days preceding menstration. (pms) |
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| displacement of the uterus resulting in a downward location, often crowding into the vagina (hysteroptosis) |
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| inflammation of the fallopian tube |
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| an infectious disease characterized by a rapid onset of symptoms including high fever, skin rash, diarrhea, vomiting, and myalgia, followed by hypotension and leading to shock which usually causes death |
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| inflammation of the vagina, which is also known as colpitis. Usually characterized by redness and swelling, and loss of moisture due to depletion of estrogens |
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| inflammation of the vulva and vagina |
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| anterior and posterior colporrhaphy |
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| surgical repair of a protrusion 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 |
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| blood test that is used to provide evidence for ovarian cancer, which measures levels of a protien produced by cancer cells. (CA-125) |
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| removal of the cone-shaped portion of the cervix |
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| excision of the cervix (aka 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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| endoscopic examination of the vagina (and cervix) using a modified endoscope called a colposcope |
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| surgical puncture into the pelvic cavity to remove fluid from the rectourterine pouch. (Douglas' cul-de-sac) |
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| endoscopic examination of the space between the rectum and uterus, (douglas' cul-de-sac) using a modified endoscope called a culdoscope |
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| dilation of th cervix and scraping of the endometrium in order to control bleeding, obtain tissue, and remove polyps |
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| the use of lasers, electricity or heat to destroy the endometrium, followed by it's removal; used to treat abnormal bleeding |
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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 child birth |
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| the study of diseases of women |
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| a physician who specializes in women's diseases |
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| hormone replacement therapy |
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| clinical treatment that includes the replacement of naturally produced hormones with synthetic hormones as a treatment for menopause |
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| excision of the uterus, which may include surrounding structures. also called uterectomy |
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| surgical fixation of the uterus |
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| x-ray procedure that thakes pictures of uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium. |
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| hysterosalpingooophorectomy |
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| excision of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries; when the excision occurs though the abdomen and it bilateral, it is abbreviated TAH/BSO |
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| endoscopic examination of the uterine cavity using a modified endoscope called a hysteroscope. |
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| andoscopic examination of the abdominal or pelvic cavity with a laparoscope |
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| x-ray procedure that produces an x-ray image of the breast. |
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| surgical repair of the breasts, resulting in enlargement or reduction of breast size or removal of a tumor. |
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| excision of a breast (radical, modified radical, and lumpectomy) |
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| surgical fixation of the breast, which is usually performed to elevate pendulous breast tissue |
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| excision of a myoma, or fibrous tumor, from the uterus |
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| excision of the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, which are removed through an abdominal incision. |
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| a diagnostic procedure in which a sample of cells from the cervix and vagina are remoed and examined microscopically for abnormalities; mainly used to screen for cervical cancer |
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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 an ovary and fallopian tube, usually from the same side. |
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| surgical creation of an opening through the wall of a fallopian tube, often to treat ectopic tubal pregnancy |
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| ultrasound procedure that records an image of the uterus with the use of sound waves, and used to evaluate the postoperative status of polyps, myomas, and adhesions of the uterus |
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| suture of the wall of the cervix |
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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, performed to diagnose ovarian tumors and cysts, monitor pregnanacy, and to monitor ovulation for treating infertility. |
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| sterilization procedure by ligating (cutting and tying) the fallopian tubes |
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| instrument for opening the vaginal orifice to permit visual examination of the vagina and beyond |
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