EML Chapter 8 Complementary Terms

leukorrhea

white discharge

mastalgia

pain in the breast

gynecologist

physician who studies & treats diseases of women

gynecology

study of women

endocervical

pertaining to within the cervix

pelvic

pertaining to pelvis

vaginal

pertaining to the vagina

vesicovaginal

pertaining to the bladder & the vagina

vulvovaginal

pertaining to the vulva & the vagina

anovulation

failure of the ovary to release an egg

dyspareunia

difficult or painful intercourse

fistula

abnormal passageway between 2 organs or between an internal organ and the body surface

oligoovulation

infrequent release of an egg

contraception

intentional prevention of contraception (birth control)

hormone replacement therapy

replacement of hormones,estrogen & progesterone, to treat symptoms associated with menopause

speculum

instrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection

menarche

beginning of menstruation (first)

menopause

cessation of menstruation usually around ages 48 to 53 years