Medical Terminology Chapter 15

absence of menstruation

painful menstruation

scanty menstrual period

absence of ovulation

painful intercourse

abnormal white or yellow vaginal discharge

excessive bleeding at the time of menstruation

bleeding from the uterus at any time other than normal menstruation

irregular ovulation

inflammation of the cervix

birth defects that cause abnormal development of an organ or structure

congenital tumor composed of displaced embryonic tissue; typically found in an ovary and usually benign

displacement of the uterus from its normal position

abnormal forward bending of the uterus

abnormal backward bending of the uterus

backward turn of the whole uterus

condition characterized by migration of portions of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity

inflammation of the endometrium

benign tumor in the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue

abnormal passage, such as from one hollow organ to another

abnormal opening between the vagina and rectum

abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina

abnormal development of cervical tissue cells

potentially cancerous abnormality of epithelial tissue of the cervix, graded according to the extent of abnormal cell formation

malignant cell changes of the cervix that are localized, without any spread of adjacent structures

cessation of menstrual periods caused by lack of ovarian hormones

inflammation of one or both ovaries

cyst of the uterine tube

scarring of tissue within the pelvic cavity resulting from endometriosis, infection, or injury

inflammation of organs in the pelvic cavity; usually includes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and endometrium

relaxation of supportive ligaments of the pelvic organs

pouching of the bladder into the vagina

pouching of the rectum into the vagina

pouching sac of peritoneum between the vagina and the rectum

pouching of the urethra into the vagina

descent of the uterus down the vaginal canal

inflammation of a fallopian tube

inflammation of the vagina with redness, swelling, and irritation

thinning of the vagina, with little or no inflammation, characterized by milk-like discharge and an unpleasant odor

malignant tumor of glandular breast tissue

absence of a breast

benign condition of the breast consisting of fibrous and cystic changes that render the tissue more dense

development of mammary glands in the male caused by altered hormone levels

abnormally large breasts

unusually small breasts

inflammation of the breast; most commonly occurs in women who are breastfeeding

presence of more than two breasts

presence of more than one nipple on a breast

breaking down or serving of pelvic adhesions

removal of a cone-shaped portion of the cervix

suture to repair the vagina

repair of a cystocele

repair of a rectocele

anterior and posterior repair of cystocele and rectocele

dilation of the cervix and scraping of the endometrium to control bleeding, to obtain tissue for biopsy, or to remove polyps or products of conception

removal of the uterus

removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen

removal of the uterus through the vagina

removal of the uterus and the cervix

inspection of the abdominal or pelvic cavity with a laparoscope, which is an endoscope used to examine the abdominal and pelvic regions

surgical procedures within the abdominal or pelvic region using a laparoscope

use of laser to destroy lesion or to dissect or cut tissue; used frequently in gynecology

use of electrosurgical or radio waves transformed through a loop-configured electrosurgical device to treat precancerous cervical lesions by simultaneous excisional biopsy and treatment of affected tissue

excision of fibroid tumors

excision of an ovary

excision of an ovarian cyst

excision of a uterine tube

excision of both urine tubes and ovaries

incision into a fallopian tube; often performed to remove an ectopic pregnancy

creation of an opening in the fallopian tube to open a blockage

sterilization of a women by cutting and tying the uterine tubes

excision of a breast tumor without removing any other tissue or lymph nodes

removal of a breast

removal of an entire breast along with the underlying muscle and axillary lymph nodes left intact

removal of an entire breast and lymph nodes of the axilla

surgical reconstruction of a breast

reconstruction to enlarge the breast, often by insertion of an implant

reconstruction to remove excessive breast tissue

elevation of pendulous breast tissue

a pregnant woman; followed by a number indicates the number of pregnancies

having never been pregnant

first pregnancy

to bear; a women who has produced one or more viable offspring

a woman who has not born a child

first delivery

a woman who has given birth to two or more children

progressive obliteration of the endocervical canal during delivery

expected date for delivery of the baby; normally 280 days or 40 weeks from last menstrual period

presence of meconium in amniotic fluid

rupture of the amniotic sac, usually at onset of labor

large-bodied baby commonly seen in diabetic pregnancies

excessive amniotic fluid

expulsion of the product of conception before the fetus is viable

miscarriage; naturally occurring expulsion of the products of conception

spontaneous abortion occurring in three or more consecutive pregnancies

incomplete expulsion of the products of conception

death of a fetus or embryo within the uterus that is not naturally expelled after death

bleeding with the threat of miscarriage

condition preventing normal delivery through the birth canal; either the baby's head is too large or the birth canal is too small

true toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, sever headaches, dizziness, convulsion, and coma

toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, and puffiness of the face, without convulsion or coma

implantation of the fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity, often in the tube or ovary, or, rarely, in the abdominal cavity

disorder that results from the incompatibility of a fetus with an Rh-positive blood factor and a mother with an Rh-negative blood factor, causing red blood cell destruction in the fetus

presence or lack, of antigens on the surface of red blood cells that may cause a reaction between the blood of the mother and the fetus, resulting in fetal anemia

presence of antigens

absence of antigens

sever nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that can cause sever dehydration in the mother and fetus

fetal aspiration of amniotic fluid containing meconium

displaced attachment of the placenta in the lower regions of the uterine cavity

premature detachment of a normally situated placenta

surgical delivery of a baby via an incision through the abdomen and into the uterus

dilation of the cervix and removal of the products of conception; most commonly performed in the second trimester of pregnancy, after a missed abortion

incision of the perineum of facilitate delivery of a baby

introduction of a solution into the amniotic sac; an isotonic solution is most commonly used to relieve fetal distress

abortion induced by mechanical means or by drugs for medical reasons

manual method for reversing the position of the fetus, usually done to facilitate delivery

abdominal manipulation

intravaginal manipulation

drug that causes abortion

hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that causes myometrial contractions; used to induce labor

immunizing agent given to an Rh-negative mother within 72 hours after delivering an Rh-positive baby to suppress the Rh immune response

drug used to stop labor contractions