Ch. 12 Female Reproductive System

Where are the ovaries located

in the pelvic cavity, one on each side of the uterus

What is the biological role of mammary glands

secrete milk for nourishment of the newborn

What do the terms gestation and parturition mean

gestation is the period from fertilization of the ovum until birth and parturition is the process of giving birth

CF for ovary

oophor/o, ovari/o

CF for vagina

colp/o, vagin/o

CF for uterus

hyster/o, metr/o, metri/o, uter/o

CF for cervix; cervix uteri (neck of uterus)

cervic/o

CF for tube (fallopian or eustachian)

salping/o

CF for birth

nat/o

CF for milk

galact/o, lact/o

CF for woman, femal

gynec/o

CF for breast

mamm/o, mast/o

CF for menses

menstruation

CF for perineum

perine/o

CF for amnion (amniotic sac)

amni/o

MW for suture of the perineum

perine/o/rrhaphy

MW for pertaining to before birth

pre/nat/al

MW for pregnancy (that is) false

pseud/o/cyesis

MW for hernia(tion) or swelling of a fallopian tube

salping/o/cele

MW for bad, painful, or difficult labor or childbirth

dys/tocia

MW for to bear (offspring) many time

multi/para

MW for turning backward or behind

retro/version

MW for inflammation of the cervix uteri (neck of the uterus)

cervic/it is

MW for surgical puncture of the amnion (amniotic sac)

amni/o/centesis

MW for pertaining to after (the period of) birth

post/nat/al

MW for inflammation within the uterus

endo/metr/itis

MW for specialist in the study of female (disorders)

gynec/o/logist

MW for tumor of an ovary

oophor/oma

MW for beginning of menses or menstruation

men/arche

MW for bearing many (offspring)

multi/para

MW for woman that is pregnant for the first time

primi/gravida

MW for bad, painful, or difficult childbirth

dys/tocia

MW for visual exam of the abdomen

lapar/o/scopy

MW for excision or removal of the breast

mastect/omy

MW for removal of the lymph node

lymphadenectomy

MW for visual exam of the vagina

colp/o/scopy

MW for process of recording (radiography) the uterus and fallopian tubes

hyster/o/salping/o/graphy

MW for instrument to examine the abdominal (cavity)

lapar/o/scope

MW for recording (radiography) the breasts

mamm/o/graphy

MW for abnormal condition within the uterus

endo/metri/osis

MW for absence of menstruation

amenorrhea

MW for period of development inside the womb, spanning from conception to birth

gestation

MW for thinning and shortening of the cervix

effaced

MW for the ideal and most common position for safe vaginal delivery where the head is first

vertex

Gravida 2, para 1

pregnant for second time and had one prior pregnancy that resulted in live birth

Condition of abnormal vaginal bleeding that occurs between regular menstrual periods

metrorrhagia

Condition of implantation and growth of fertilized ovum in places other than the uterine cavity

ectopic pregnancy

Condition that encompasses a variety of malignant neoplasms of the breast

breast cancer

Condition of growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside of the uterus

endometriosis

Condition of severe pain with menstruation

dysmenorrhea

Condition of painful female genital pain (during intercourse)

dyspareunia

Condition that is the most serious form of pregnancy-induced hypertension, characterized by grand mal seizure, coma, proteinuria and edema

eclampsia

Procedure to remove small malignant tumor of the breast

lumpectomy

Procedure to remove entire breast and underarm lymph nodes with chest muscles left intact

modified radical mastectomy

Treatment used to enhance or extend the effects of surgery and eliminate possible metastasis

adjuvant chemotherapy

What are alternatives to surgery with breast cancer diagnosis

radiation, chemotherapy and hormone therapy

Procedure that encircles tissue with a purse-string suture, wire, or loop, usually placed around the cervix to prevent premature dilation (and then removed before delivery)

cerclage

Procedure of blowing pressurized air or gas into a cavity to enable visual examination, removal of an obstruction or a tissue sample, or application of medicine

insufflation

Procedure that ties the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy

tubal ligation

Surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening for obstetrical purposes during the birth process

episiotomy

Visual examination of the abdominal cavity with an endoscope (laparoscope) through one or more small incisions in the abdominal wall, usually at the umbilicus

laparoscopy

Insertion of an endoscope through the posterior wall of the vagina into the pelvic cavity to examine for signs of endometriosis or adhesions

culdoscopy

Transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac under ultrasound guidance to remove amniotic fluid and detect genetic or biochemical disorders and fetal maturity

amniocentesis

D&C

Dilation and curettage

TRAM

Transverse rectus abdominis muscle reconstructive breast surgery

PAP

Pelvic examination with Papanicolaou used to collect samples of mucus, discharge, cells and exudates

RX that treats fungal conditions

antifungal

RX that is a hormonal agent to treat vaginal dryness and hot flashes

estrogen

RX that isa pill form of contraception

oral contraceptive pills (OCP)