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Gynecology (GYN)
Branch of medicine that studies diseases of the female reproductive system
Obstetrics (OB)
The branch of medicine that manages the health of women and the fetus during pregnancy and childbirth
Menorrhea
Menstruation (menses)
Dysmenorrhea
Term for menstrual pain and tension
Menorrhagia
Term for abnormally heavy (excessive) prolonged menstrual bleeding
Colpodynia
Pain in the vagina can be charted as
Oligomenorrhea
Term for scanty or infrequent menstrual flow
Menarche
A woman’s first meneses (beginning of menses)
Amenorrhea
Without discharge during menses
-gravida
Pregnant women
-eyesis
Pregnancy
-para
To bear offspring
-tocia
Childbirth, labor
Pseudocyesis
A false pregnancy ( sensations, symptoms, or signs of pregnancy when not pregnant )
Multigravida
A women who has been pregnant more than once
Primigravida
A women who is pregnant for the first time
Sterility
Unable to become pregnant
Nullipara
A women who has not given birth
Multipara
A women who has given birth many times
Para 2
A women who has given birth twice
Dystocia
Painful birth
Atocia
Without giving birth
Amniocentesis
Puncture of the amniotic sac
Ectopic (abnormal place/position) pregnancy
Pregnancy in which zygote becomes implanted outside the uterine cavity (anywhere outside the uterus)
Breech
Presentation of the fetal feet or buttock during delivery
Orifice
Entrance to a cavity or space
Atresia
Congenital a sense/closure of a normal body opening (orifice)
Cerclage
Suturing of the cervix to prevent premature dilation
Endometrium ( lining of the uterus )
Tissue changes characteristics as it responds to fluctuating hormones throughout a cycle
Endometriosis
Presence of endometrium outside the uterus; develops into growths or lesions that cause pain, increased menstrual flow, and infertility
Uterine Fibroids
Common, non-malignant growths in the uterus; often present during childbearing years
Pelvic inflammatory Disease (PID)
General inflammation of the female reproductive structures; caused by bacterial infections and untreated STI
Cervicitis
Inflammation of the cervix
Endocervicitis
Inflammation of the lining of the cervix
Ovariorrhexis
Rupture of an ovary
Salpingoplasty
Surgical repair of a fallopian tube
Pyosalpinx
Pus in the fallopian tubes
Salpingitis
Inflammation of thee fallopian tube
Colposcopy
Visual examination of the vagina and cervix
Laprscopy
Visual exam when endoscope inserted via abdominal wall incision
Hysteropexy
Surgical fixation of a prolapsed uterus
Pap test ( papanicolaou )
Exfoliative test to detect abnormal cervical cells and diagnose cancer
Subtotal hysterectomy
Hysterectomy in which only uterus is removed/excised
Total ( or complete ) hysterectomy
Hysterectomy in which cervix and uterus removed
Total plus bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Hysterectomy in which all female reproductive organs removed
Breast Cancer
Carcinoma of the breast
Mammography
Radiographic process of recording the breast ( after age 40 )
Mammograms
Images ( record ) of the breast
Mastopexy
Surgical procedure to affix the breast in place (fixation)
Mastectomy
Removal of a breast
Lumpectomy
Removal of a tumor in a breast
Breast reconstruction
Tissue expansion; transverse recuts abdominal flap ( TRAM )
Urology
Branch of medicine concerned with the male reproductive system an urinary disorders
Androgen
Producing or forming maleness
Epididymitis
Inflammation of the epididymis
Leukorrhea
Whitish discharge
Gonorrhea
Discharge of “seed”
Epididymitis
Commonly associated with an STI
Genital Warts
A variety of HPV human papillomavirus strains
Genital Herpes
HVS-2 herpes simplex virus
Anorchism
Congenital condition of the absence of one or both testicles
Cryptorchidim
Condition in which one or both testes fails to descend into the scrotum prior to birth (hidden)
Orchiopexy
Used to treat cryptorchidism before age 2
Hydrocele
Swelling of herniation of the sac surround the testes (scrotum0
Spermatocele
Abnormal fluid filled sac (cyst) on the epididymis
Variocele
Swelling or distortion of a dilated vein (called the spermatic cord - contains the vas deferens)
Testicular mass
New tissue growth on one or both testes (malignant or benign)
Testicular cancer
Malignant mass on one or both testes
Testicular torsion
Spontaneous twisting of a testis within the scrotum
Bilateral Vasectomy
Removal of all or part of the vas deferens for the purpose of male sterility
Vasovasostomy
Vasectomy reversal - forming a mouth like opening in the sutured ends of the vas deferens that were cute
Vasostomy
Forming a mouth like opening in the vas deferens
Bilateral orchidectomy
Also called castration
Bilateral orchiectomy
Procedure to remove both testes due to malignant tumors or other conditions
Phimosis
Stenosis of the foreskin so it cannot be retracted
Phim
Muzzle
Treatment for phimosis
Circumcision
Hypospasias
A slit or fissure on the underside of the penis
Hyperspadias or epispasias
A slit of fissure on the dorsal side of the penis
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
BPH
Digital rectal exam (DRE)
Screening to evaluate prostate size and consistency
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Through the urethra to excise prostate tissue
Prostatomegaly
Enlargement of the prostate due to aging
Prostatomegaly can cause
Stenosis of urethra; Nocturia; Frequency and Hesitancy
Brachytherapy of the prostate -
Or internal radiation therapy
Brachytherapy of the prostrate - Internal radiation therapy
Radiation oncology procedure that places radioactive “seeds” within or near tumor
Prostatolithotomy
Incision of the prostate due to stones
Balanitis
Inflammation of the glans penis
Balanoplasty
Surgical repair of the glans penis
Oligospermia
Condition of a deficient (scanty) sperm production
Vesiculectomy
Removal of all or part of a seminal vesicle
Perineorrhaphy
Suture of the perineum
Spermicide
Agent for killing sperm
Spermatorrhea
Discharge or flow of sperm
Epididymography
Process of recording an x-ray of the epididymis
Vesiculogram
Record or writing (x-ray) of the seminal vesicles
Teletheraphy
External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is also called (at a distance)
Cryotherapy
Using extreme cold to destroy tisssue
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