AHS 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Dermoid Cyst, Salpingitis, Fetus
○Cervicography: procedure for imaging the cervix
○Colposcope: instrument used to examine the vagina
○Colposcopy: procedure for examining the vagina
○Hysterosalpingogram: record of the uterus and fallopian tubes
○Hysteroscope: instrument for examining the uterus
○Hysteroscopy: procedure for examining the uterus
○Mammogram: record of a breast exam
○Pap smear: test used to detect cancer cells, most commonly in
the cervix
○Sonohysterography: procedure using sound waves to examine
the uterus
○Transvaginal sonography: imaging procedure using sound
waves emitted from a device inserted in the vagina
○Vaginoscope: instrument used to examine the vagina
➢Gynecology- professional terms
○Endometrium: inner layer of uterine tissue
○Gynecologist: specialist in medical issues specific to women
○Gynecology: study of medical issues specific to women
○Menarche: beginning or first menstruation
○Myometrium: middle layer of uterine muscle tissue
○Perimetrium: tissue on the outside of the uterus, the outer layer
of the uterus
○Speculum: device for examining a body cavity, most commonly
the vagina
➢Obstetrics:
○Bradytocia: slow labor
○Cephalopelvic disproportion(CPD): condition characterized by
the inability of the mother’s pelvis to allow the baby to pass
through the birth canal
○Congenital anomaly: irregular condition that is present at the
time of birth
○Dystocia: difficult labor
○Eutocia: normal labor
○Gavida: another term for pregnant
○Hysterocele: hernia of the uterus
○Hysterorrhexis: rupture of the uterus
○Lactogenic: causing the formation of milk
○Lactorrhea: discharge of milk
○Macrosomia: baby with a large body
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