MED 121 Chapter 8: Disorders of External Genitalia and Vagina, Disorders of Ovaries & Uterus, Disorders of the Uterus & Uterine tube, Female Infertility, Gynecologic Diagnostic Procedures, Gynecologic Therapeutic Procedures

Bacterial vaginosis

the most common cause of vaginitis in women of childbearing age caused by the different types of invading bacteria outnumbering the normal bacteria of the vagina

Amenorrhea

absence or abnormal cessation of menstrual flow

Dysmenorrhea

painful and difficult menstruation

Endometriosis

endometrial tissue in the abdomen outside the uterus

Polycystic

composed of many cysts

Premenstrual

occurring before menstruation

Leiomyoma

benign neoplasm derived from smooth muscle

Menorrhagia

excessive menstrual bleeding

Metrorrhagia

irregular uterine bleeding between menses

Prolapse

the falling or slipping of a body part from its normal position

Retroversion

the tipping backward of the uterus

Cystocele

hernia of the bladder into the vagina

Dysplasia

abnormal tissue formation

Salpingitis

inflammation of the uterine tube

Colposcopy

examination of vagina and cervix with an endoscope

Cytologist

specialist in the study of cells

Excision

surgical removal of part or all of a structure

Immunosuppression

suppression of the immune system

Laparoscopy

endoscopic examination of the contents of the abdomen

Postcoital

after sexual intercourse

Ultrasound

very high frequency sound waves

Ablation

removal of tissue to destroy its function

Colpopexy

surgical fixation of the vagina

Ligation

tie off a structure, such as a bleeding blood vessel

Myomectomy

surgical removal of a fibroid

Hysterectomy

surgical removal of the uterus

Oophorectomy

surgical removal of the ovary(ies)