Medical Terminology: Gynecology and Obstetrics, Exams of Nursing

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Medical Terminology Ch. 13- Gynecology &

Obstetrics Questions and Answers

Gynecology - Correct Answer Study of females Obstetrics - Correct Answer Field in pregnancy and childbirth Anovulation - Correct Answer Without ovulation Ovarian Cancer - Correct Answer Cancer of an ovary Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Correct Answer Many cysts in the ovaries Salinities - Correct Answer inflammation or infection of the uterine (fallopian) tube Endometrial Cancer - Correct Answer Cancer of the endometrium of the uterus Endometriosis - Correct Answer Lining of the uterus is outside of the uterus Leiomyoma - Correct Answer Benign tumor of the smooth muscle of the myometrium Leiomyosarcoma - Correct Answer Cancerous tumor of the smooth muscle of the myometrium Myometritis - Correct Answer Inflammation of the myometrium Pyometritis - Correct Answer Infection of the myometrium that causes pus to drain Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Correct Answer Infection of the cervix that extends to the uterus Retroflection of the Uterus - Correct Answer Uterus is bending backwards Retro flexion - Correct Answer Turning backward or regressing Retroversion - Correct Answer Turning backward or regressing Uterine Fibroids - Correct Answer Benign tumors that form on the uterine wall Fibroid - Correct Answer Benign, fibrous tumors

Uterine Prolapse - Correct Answer Descent of the uterus from its normal position Amenorrhea - Correct Answer Absence of monthly menstrual periods Dysmenorrheal - Correct Answer Painful menstruation. Menopause - Correct Answer Normal cessation of menstrual periods Premenopausal - Correct Answer When menstrual periods first become infrequent and menstrual flow is lighter Climacteric - Correct Answer Change of life Menorrhagia - Correct Answer Heavy or long menstrual periods Oligomenorrhea - Correct Answer Infrequent or light menstrual periods Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) - Correct Answer Breast tenderness, fluid retention, bloating, and mild mood changes Cervical Cancer - Correct Answer Cancerous tumor of the cervix in situ - Correct Answer Cancer that is still localized (not spread) Cervical Dysplasia - Correct Answer Abnormal growth of squamous cells in the surface layer of the cervix Dysplasia - Correct Answer Condition of a painful growth Incompetent Cervix - Correct Answer Cervix that doesn't stay closed while pregnant Bacterial Vaginosis - Correct Answer Bacterial infection of the vagina due to Gardner Ella Vaginitis Candidiasis - Correct Answer Yeast infection of the vagina due to Candida Albans Cystocele - Correct Answer Herniation of the bladder into the vagina Dyspareunia - Correct Answer Painful or difficult sexual intercourse Rectocele - Correct Answer Herniation of the rectum into the vagina Breast Cancer - Correct Answer Cancer of the lactiferous lobes of the breast Adenocarcinoma - Correct Answer Cancer of a gland

Lactation - Correct Answer The process of having milk Fibrocystic Disease - Correct Answer Benign condition in which fibro cysts form in the breasts Fibrocystic - Correct Answer Fluid filled, fibrous cysts. Galactorrhea - Correct Answer Discharge of milk from the breasts (usually not pregnant) Abnormal Presentation - Correct Answer Condition in which birthing position of fetus is not the head Breech - Correct Answer Butt-first birthing position Malpresentation - Correct Answer Fetus is lying transverly Abruption Placentae - Correct Answer Complete or partial separation of the placenta from the uterine wall Cephalopelvic Disproportion - Correct Answer The size of the fetal head exceeds the size of the opening in the mother's pelvic bones. Dystocia - Correct Answer Any type of difficult or abnormal labor Ectopic Pregnancy - Correct Answer Implantation of a fertilized ovum anywhere other than the uterus Ectopic - Correct Answer Outside of place Tubal - Correct Answer Pertaining to the tube Hemosalpinx - Correct Answer Blood in the uterine (fallopian) tube) Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - Correct Answer Temporary disorder of glucose metabolism that occurs only during pregnancy Gestational - Correct Answer From conception to birth Mastitis - Correct Answer Inflammation or infection of the breast Hydatidiform - Correct Answer Fluid filled vesicles Morning Sickness - Correct Answer Nausea and vomiting during the first trimester of pregnancy

Hyperemesis - Correct Answer Over-excessive vomiting Gravidarum - Correct Answer Gestation Olgiohydraminos - Correct Answer Decreased volume of amniotic fluid Placenta Previa - Correct Answer Incorrect placement of the placenta with its edge partially or completely covering the cervical opening Polyhydramnios - Correct Answer Increased volume of amniotic fluid Postpartum Hemorrhage - Correct Answer Continual bleeding from the site where the placenta separated Prolapsed Cord - Correct Answer Umbilical cord is between fetus and birth canal Spontaneous Abortion - Correct Answer Loss of a pregnancy Biopsy - Correct Answer Process of viewing live tissue Aspiration - Correct Answer To breathe in Stereotactic - Correct Answer Using three different angles Incisional - Correct Answer To cut into Excisional - Correct Answer To cut out Ectocervical - Correct Answer Outer part of the cervix End cervical - Correct Answer Inner part of the cervix Amniocentesis - Correct Answer Procedure to puncture the amnion membrane Hysterosalpingography - Correct Answer Procedure of recording uterus and fallopian tubes Hysterosalpingogram - Correct Answer Picture of the uterus or fallopian Mammography - Correct Answer Recording of the breast Ultrasonography - Correct Answer Process of recording high sounds Ultrasound - Correct Answer Picture of the high sounds

Transvaginal - Correct Answer Across or through the vagina Colposcopy - Correct Answer Process of using an instrument to examine the vagina Cryosurgery - Correct Answer Procedure to destroy small areas of abnormal tissue on the cervix (cold) Cry probe - Correct Answer Cold, rod like instrument Hysterectomy - Correct Answer Surgical removal of the uterus Laparoscopy - Correct Answer Process of using an instrument to examine the abdomen Oophorectomy - Correct Answer Surgical removal of the ovary Salpingectomy - Correct Answer Surgical removal of the uterine (fallopian) tube Multigravida - Correct Answer Woman who has never been pregnant and is not currently pregnant Primigravida - Correct Answer Woman who is pregnant for the first time Multigravida - Correct Answer Woman who has been pregnant more than once Multiparous - Correct Answer Women who has GIVEN birth more than once Colporrhapy - Correct Answer Procedure of suturing the vagina Colposcopy - Correct Answer Process of using an instrument to examine the ENTIRE pelvic cavity Lumpectomy - Correct Answer Procedure to excise lump from breast Mammoplasty - Correct Answer Procedure to change the size, shape, or position of the breast Mastectomy - Correct Answer Surgical removal of the breast Radical - Correct Answer All parts including the root Dissection - Correct Answer The action of cutting apart Prophylactic - Correct Answer Done before as a preventative

Circulate - Correct Answer Procedure to place a suture around the cervix to prevent it from dilating prematurely Cesarean Section - Correct Answer Procedure to deliver a fetus Episiotomy - Correct Answer Process of cutting the vagina Tocolytic - Correct Answer Drug to stop premature labor Estrogen - Correct Answer Female hormone