BIO-335 Module 13

amenorrhea

absence of menstruation

dysmenorrhea

painful menstruation

dyspareunia

painful sexual intercourse

gynecomastia

development of breast tissue in males

hysteralgia, hysterodynia

pain in uterus (2 terms)

mastalgia

breast pain

menorrhagia

excessive menstrual flow

metromenorrhagia

excessive menstrual bleeding at irregular intervals

metrorrhagia

menstrual bleeding at irregular times

oligomenorrhea

infrequent or light menstrual periods

polymenorrhea

menstrual periods occurring with greater than normal frequency

braxton hicks contraction

sporadic contractions of uterine muscles of women not in labor

contraction

shortening or tightening of a muscle

cervical dysplasia

bad formation of cervical cells

uterine prolapse

downward displacement of uterus into vagina

colposcope, colposcopy

-instrument used to examine vagina
-procedure for examining vagina

hyseroscope, hyseroscopy

-instrument for examining uterus
-procedure for examine uterus

mammogram

record of a breast exam

pap smear

test used to detect cancer cells, most commonly in cervix

transvaginal sonography

imaging procedure using sound waves emitted from device inserted in vagina

endometrium

inner layer of uterine tissue

gynecologist, gynecology

-specialist in medical issues specific to women
-study of medical issues specific to women

menarche

beginning or first menstruation

myometrium

middle layer of uterine muscle tissue

speculum

device for examining a body cavity, most commonly the vagina

bradytocia

slow labor

cephalopelvic disproportion

condition characterized by inability of mother's pelvis to allow baby to pass through birth canal

congenital anomaly

irregular condition that is present at time of birth

dystocia

difficult labor

eutocia

normal labor

gravida

another term for pregnant

macrosomia

baby with large body

oligohydramnios

not enough amniotic fluid

polyhydramnios

excessive amniotic fluid

Tertaogenic/Teratology

Causing the formation of birth defects

amniocentesis

surgical puncture of amnion

cardiotocograph

instrument for recording baby's heart rate during contractions

pelvic sonograph

instrument for imaging pelvis using sound waves

tocodynograph, tocography

-instrument for recording the strength of labor contractions
-procedure for recording the strength of labor contractions

antepartum

time before brith

intrapartum

time during birth

lactation

production of milk

neonatal

pertaining to new birth; normally the first 28 days after birth

neonatologist, neonatology

-specialist in neonatal period
-study of neonatal period

obstetrician, obstetrics

-specialist in pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns
-branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns

perinatal

-time around birth
-normally ranging from 28 weeks of pregnancy to 28 days after pregnancy

postnatal, postpartum

pertaining to after birth (2 terms)

prenatal

pertaining to before birth

adenocarcinoma of the breast

glandular tumor in the breast

cervical intraepithelial neoplasia

abnormal growth of cervical cells

colpitis

inflammation of vagina

dermoid cyst, teratoma

ovarian cysts containing skin and sometimes hair, teeth, bone, or cartilage ( 2 terms)

endometriosis

condition in which endometrium cells appear and grow outside of the uterus

mastitis

inflammation of breast

menopause

cessation of menstruation

oophoritis, ovaritis

inflammation of an ovary ( 2 terms)

salpingitis

inflammation of fallopian tube

vaginitis

inflammation of vagina

vesicovaginal fistula

abnormal opening between urinary bladder and vagina

vulvitis

inflammation of vulva

abortion

termination of pregnancy

abruptio placentae

separation of placenta from wall of uterus

eclampsia

severe, life-threatening complication of pregnancy characterize by seizures

ectopic pregnancy

implantation of fertilized egg in place other than uterus

hyperemesis gravidarum

pregnancy-related vomiting; an extreme form of the more common morning sickness

placenta previa

condition in which placenta is attached to uterus near cervix

preeclampsia

condition characterized by high blood pressure and high protein in urine

spontaneous abortion

naturally occurring termination of pregnancy
AKA miscarriage

hysterectomy

surgical removal of uterus

hysterosalpingectomy

surgical removal of uterus and fallopian tube

mastectomy

surgical removal of breast

oophorectomy

surgical removal of ovary

perineorrhaphy

suture of perineum

salpinectomy

surgical removal of fallopian tube

salpingo-oophorectomy

surgical removal of fallopian tube and ovary

cesarean section

delivery of baby through an incision made in uterus

episiotomy

incision into vulva

in vitro fertilization

fertilization of egg done in test tube\`

oxytocin

agent that stimulates uterine contractions and accelerates labor

tocolytic

agent that stops or delays premature labor and contractions

cervix

Cx

gynecology

GYN

human papillomavrius

HPV

hormone replacement therapy

HRT

loop electrosurgical excision procedure

LEEP

pelvic inflammatory disease

PID

premenstrual syndrome

PMS

sexually transmitted disease/infection

STI/STD

total abdominal hysterectomy

TAH

bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

BSO

toxic shock syndrome

TSS

vaginal hysterectomy

VH

cephalopelvic disproportion

CPD

cesarean section

CS

cesarean section

C-section

expected date of delivery

EDD

fetal alcohol syndrome

FAS

father of the baby

FOB

gravida

G

in vitro fertilization

IVF