Med Term - Chapter 17 - Medical Word
mittelschmerz
abdominal pain midway between the menstrual periods, which occurs at the time of ovulation and at the site of ovulation
adnexa
accessory parts of a structure. Adnexa uteri refers to the ovaries and Fallopian tubes
menarche
beginning of the monthly flow (menses, menstruation)
uterine fibroid
benign fibrous tumor of the uterus made up of muscle cells and other tissues that grow within the wall of the uterus; also called uterine leiomyoma
menopause
cessation of the monthly flow; also called climacteric
endometriosis
condition in which endometrial tissue occurs in various sites in the abdominal or pelvic cavity
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
condition that affects certain women and can cause distressful symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, nausea, appetite cravings, headache, backache, muscular aches, edema, insomnia, clumsiness, iritability, indecisiveness, mental confusion, and depression
dysmenorrhea
difficult or painful monthly flow (menses or menstruation)
dyspareunia
difficult or painful sexual intercourse (copulation)
menorrhagia
excessive uterine bleeding at the time of a menstrual period, either in number or days or amount of blood or both. Causes include uterine fibroid tumors and pelvic inflammatory disease; also may be caused by an endocrine imbalance
fibroma
fibrous tissue tumor; also called fibroid tumor, most common benign tumor found in women
oogenesis
formation of the ovum
cystocele
hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina
hysterotomy
incision into the uterus; also called a cesarean section
pelvic inflammation disease (PID)
infection of the upper genital area; can affect the uterus, ovaries, and Fallopian tubes
bartholinitis
inflammation of Bartholin's glands. To check for swelling, redness, or tenderness, the Bartholin's gland is palpated at the posterior labia majora
salpingitis
inflammation of a Fallopian tube
myometritis
inflammation of the muscular wall of the uterus
cervicitis
inflammation of the uterine cervix
vaginitis
inflammation of the vagina
hysteroscope
instrument used in teh biopsy of uterine tisse before 12 weeks fo gestation. This tissue is then analyzed for chromosome arrangement, DNA sequence, and genetic defects
colposcope
instrument used to examine the vagina and cervix by means of a magnifying lens
amenorrhea
lack of the monthly flow (menses or munstruation)
genitalia
male or female reproductive organs
menorrhea
normal monthly flow (menses, menstruation)
perimenopause
period of gradual changes that lead into menopause affecting a woman's hormones, body, and feelings. It can be a stop-start process that can take months or years. Hormone levels fluctuate, thereby causing changes in the menstrual cycle, which becomes irregular
postcoital
pertaining to after sexual intercourse
venereal
pertaining to or resulting form sexual intercourse
rectovaginal
pertaining to the rectum and vagina
retrovaginal
pertaining to the rectum and vagina
intrauterine
pertaining to within the uterus
gynecologist
physician who specializes in the study of the female, especially the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breasts
toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
poisonous Staphylococcus aureus infection that can strike young, menstruating women
laser ablation
procedure that uses a laser to destroy the uterine lining. A biopsy is performed before he procedure to make sure no cancer is present. This procedure can be used for disabling menstrual bleeding. It causes sterility
laser laparoscopy
procedure that uses a long, telescope like instrument equipped with a laser, lights, and a tiny video camera. It can be used to explore the abdominal area and to treat ectopic pregnancy
ovulation
process in which an ovum is discharged from the cortex of the ovary; periodic ripening and rupture of a mature graafian follicle and the discharge of an ovum from the cortex of the ovary. Occurs approximately 14 days before the onset of the next menstrual period
retroversion
process of being turned backward, such as the displacement of the uterus with the cervix pointed forward
contraception
process of preventing conception
oligomenorrhea
scanty monthly flow (menses, menstruation)
genetics
science of biology that studies the phenomenon of heredity and the laws governing it
biotics
science of living organisms and the sum of knowledge regarding the life process
gynecology (GYN)
study of the female, especially the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breasts
salpingectomy
surgical excision of a Fallopian tue
oophorectomy
surgical excision of an ovary
salpingo-oopho-rectomy
surgical excision of an ovary and a Fallopian tube
mastectomy
surgical excision of the breast
hymenectomy
surgical excision of the membranous fold of tissue (the hymen) that partially or completely covers the vaginal opening
hysterectomy
surgical excision of the uterus
culdocentesis
surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac for removal of fluid
lumpectomy
surgical removal of a tumor from the breast. This procedure removes only the tumor, no other tissue or lymph nodes; usually not considered for large tumors, although the latest strategy involves shrinking large tumors with chemotherapy so that they become small enough to be removed by this method
mammoplasty
surgical repair of the breast
laser lumpectomy
use of a contact Yag laser to remove a tumor from the breast. It appears to cause less pain for the patient and decreases time in the hospital