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Abdominal hysterectomy

Surgical removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen.

Abortifacient

A substance that induces abortion.

Abortion (AB)

The termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable.

Abruptio placentae

Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.

Adipose

Fat tissue.

Amniocentesis

A procedure where amniotic fluid is sampled to test for fetal abnormalities.

Amnion

The innermost fetal membrane surrounding the embryo.

Amniotic fluid

Fluid within the amniotic sac that protects and cushions the fetus.

Areola

Pigmented area surrounding the nipple.

Breast cancer

Malignant tumor of the breast tissue.

Breast self-examination (BSE)

A method for individuals to check their own breasts for lumps or abnormalities.

Breech birth

Birth in which the baby’s buttocks or feet come out first instead of the head.

Candidiasis

Yeast infection caused by Candida species.

Cervical biopsy

Removal of cervical tissue for examination.

Cervical cancer

Malignancy of the cervix, often linked to HPV.

Cervical dysplasia

Abnormal growth of cells on the cervix, potentially precancerous.

Cervix

The lower, narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

Cesarean section (CS or C-section)

Surgical delivery of a baby through the abdominal and uterine walls.

Chorion

Outer fetal membrane contributing to placenta formation.

Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

Prenatal test that samples placental tissue to detect genetic disorders.

Cilia

Hair-like projections that help move cells or fluid.

Clitoris

A small sensitive organ in the female genitalia, involved in sexual arousal.

Colostrum

First form of milk rich in antibodies, produced after delivery.

Colporrhaphy

Surgical repair of the vaginal wall.

Colposcopy

Visual examination of the cervix and vagina using a colposcope.

Conception

Fertilization of the ovum by a sperm.

Conization

Surgical removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix.

Contractions

Rhythmic tightening of the uterine muscles during labor.

Crowning

When the baby's head begins to appear through the vaginal opening.

Culdoscopy

Endoscopic examination of the pelvic cavity through the vaginal wall.

Cystocele

Herniation of the bladder into the vaginal wall.

Delivery of the placenta

The expulsion of the placenta after childbirth.

Dilation and curettage (D&C)

Widening of the cervix and scraping of the uterine lining.

Dilation and effacement

Opening and thinning of the cervix in preparation for birth.

Eclampsia

Severe complication of pregnancy with seizures, following preeclampsia.

Ectopic pregnancy

Pregnancy implanted outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube.

Electronic fetal monitoring

Use of devices to track fetal heart rate and contractions.

Embryo

The developing baby from conception to 8 weeks gestation.

Endometrial biopsy

Sampling of endometrial tissue for examination.

Endometrial cancer

Cancer of the uterine lining.