Medical Term WK 10

absence or lack of menstruation

painful or abnormal menstrual flow

presence and growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside of the uterus

excessive bleeding during the menstrual period

abnormally light or infrequent menstruation

inflammation of the ovaries

inflammation of the fallopian tube

inflammation of the vagina caused by bacteria, virus,  or autoimmune disorders

examination of vaginal and cervical tissue using a scope

surgical removal of the uterus

excessive bleeding during the menstrual period

surgical removal of a cone-shaped segment of the cervix for diagnosis or treatment also called cone biopsy

destruction and removal of tissue by rapid freezing

examination of the contents of the abdominal and pelvic cavity using a scope

x-ray examination of the soft tissue of the breast

surgical removal of the breast

surgical fixation of the uterus to the abdominal wall

normal thinning and shortening of the cervix; occurs during labor

vaginal discharge from the uterus that occurs for the first week or two after childbirth

act of giving birth; childbirth

first pregnancy

spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy; a spontaneous abortion is commonly called a miscarriage

difficult of painful labor

most severe form of gestation hypertension characterized by seizures abnormal implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterus; also called tubal pregnancy

rupture of the uterus

surgical puncture into the amniotic sac to remove fluid for analysis

process of taking an x-ray of the amniotic sac using a contrast medium

visualization of the fetus with a scope that enters the amniotic cavity through the abdominal wall

suturing the cervical opening to prevent spontaneous abortion; treatment for a history of incompetent cervix

incision into the perineum to facilitate delivery and prevent perineal laceration or tearing