7 Terms Not Built from Word Parts

ablation

destruction of abnormal or excessive tissue by melting, vaporizing or eroding

breast cancer

malignant tumor of the breast

cervical cancer

malignant tumor of the cervix

contraception

intentional prevention of conception may also be referred to as birth control

dilation & curettage

dilation of cervix & scraping of endometrium with a curette

dyspareunia

difficult or painful intercourse

endometrial ablation

a procedure to destroy or remove the endometrium by use of laser or thermal energy

endometrial cancer

malignant tumor of the endometrium

endometriosis

abnormal condition where endometrial tissue occurs in various areas in pelvic cavity

fibrocystic breast disease

disorder characterized by benign cysts in one or both breasts

fistula

abnormal passage between 2 organs or between internal organ & body surface

hormone replacement therapy

replacement of hormones, estrogen and or progesterone to treat symptoms associated with menopause

menopause

cessation of menstruation usually around the ages of 48 - 50

ovarian

pertaining to the ovaries

ovarian carcinoma

malignant tumor of the ovary

ovulation

release of an ovum from a mature Graafian follicle

Pap test (smear)

method or exam. Stained exfoliative cells. Used to detect cancers of cervix

pelvic inflammatory disease

inflammation of the female pelvic organs (PID)

polycystic ovary syndrome

condition typically characterized by hormonal imbalances, ovulatory dysfunction, and multiple ovarian cysts

premenstrual syndrome

syndrome involving physical and emotional symptoms occurring in the 10 days before menstruation

prolapse

displacement of an organ or anatomic structure from its normal position

sentinel lymph node biopsy

injection of blue dye and/ or radioactive isotope used to identify the sentinel lymph node and most likely to contain metastasis of breast cancer

speculum

instrument for opening body cavity to allow visual inspection

transvaginal sonography

ultrasound procedure that uses a transducer placed in the vagina to obtain images of ovaries, uterus, cervix, uterine tubes and surrounding structures

tubal ligation

closure of the fallopian tubes for sterilization

uterine

pertaining to the uterus

uterine fibroid

benign tumor of the uterine muscle (also called myoma of the uterus or leiomyoma)