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salping/o
fallopian tubes
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perimetrium
outer layer of the uterus
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myometrium
middle layer of the uterus
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endometrium
inner layer of the uterus
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prolactin
hormone associated with lactation
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oxytocin
hormone needed to induce labor and to return the uterus to normal size
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relaxin
hormone which allows for widening of joints during labor and delivery
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FSH
hormone which cause the ovum to ripen within the ovary
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LH
hormone responsible for triggering ovulation
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menarche
refers to the very FIRST menstruation in which a gril experiences
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menopause
when hormone levels decrease and the menstrual cycles stop
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candidiasis
yeast infection
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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
a serious infection of the abdominopelvic region
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endometriosis
a condition in which the endometrial lining grows on the outside of the uterus
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uterine prolapse
a condition in which the uterus is no longer suspended in place and begins to protrude out of the body
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plasty
plastic repair (plastic surgery )
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ovarian cyst
a cyst which forms on the ovary
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fibroid tumor
a non-cancerous yet painful tumor which grows within the uterus
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laparoscopy
the process of viewing the internal body cavity and its contents
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colposcopy
viewing the internal structures of the vagina
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hysterectomy
removal of the uterus
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ectomy
the process of removing
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otomy
to cut into/ to make an incision
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pica
craving for non food items
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polyuria
frequent urination
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strech marks
reddish/puplish striations on the skin
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linea nigra
dark line that runs dorn the abdomen
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chloasma
brownish pigmentation of the face
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EDC
estimated date of confinement
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EDD
estimated date of delivery
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gravida
number of pregnancies including miscarriages and abortions
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parity (para)
number of viable(capable) births, including stillborns
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nulligravida
a woman who has never been pregnant
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SAB
spontaneous abortion - miscarriage
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PIH
pregnancy induced hypertension
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eclampsia/ Toxemia
a life threatening condition during pregnancy which includes sever hypertension and seizures
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preeclampsia
early signs and symptoms of Eclampsia
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ectopic pregnancy
egg implants outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube
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abruptio placenta
premature separation of placenta from the uterine wall
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placenta previa
placenta implants low in uterus putting the mother and fetus at risk
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dysmennorrhea
difficult or painful menstruation
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prostatitis
inflammation and infection of the prostate
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epididymitis
inflammation and infection of the epididymis
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STD/VD
sexually transmitted disease or venereal disease
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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genital herpes
open blister-like sores on and around the genitals
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genital warts
wart-like growths that appear on the genitals and or anus.
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syphilis
a sexually transmitted disease which causes lesions or chancres on the genitals,anus and mouth etc
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trichomonas vaginalis
a disease caused by protozoa and transmitted through sexual intercourse
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pexy
surgical repair or fixation
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reye's syndrome
a life threatening disease which affects many organs, especially the brain and liver.
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impetigo
a contagious bacterial skin infection which causes "erythema" (redness) and honey-colored crust
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cystic fibrosis
a genetic disorder that cause mucous to build up in the lungs and blockage of the pancreatic ducts
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pediculosis
refers to an infestation of head lice
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varicella
the virus which causes chicken pox
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fifth disease
a viral disease which causes a red rash on the cheek which resembles a a"slapped cheek"
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pulmonologist
a physician who specializes in lung disorders and diseases
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external respiration
oxygen inhaled from the air is exchange with carbon dioxide from the blood
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internal respiration
exchange of gases between the blood and tisue cells
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tidal volume
the amount of air inhaled and exhaled during a normal respiration
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dyspnea
difficulty breathing
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hypoxia
inadequate oxygen
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apnea
periodic cessation (stopping) of breathing
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asphyxia
insufficient intake of oxygen (suffocation )
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aphonia
loss of ability to produce sound
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suptum (phlegm)
mucus coughed up from lungs
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laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx, including the vocal cords
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pharyngitis
acute or chronic infection of the pharynx
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sinusitis
acute or chronic inflammation of the mucous membrane of the sinuses
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asthma
bronchial inflammation and spasm
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bronchitis
inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
a progressive, irreversible condition with diminished respiratory capacity
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emphysema
enlarge alveoli
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pleurisy
inflammation of the lining of the lung
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pulmonary embolism
a clot or blockage which becomes lodged in the respiratory tract and immediately cuts off airways
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tuberculosis
an infectious disease spread by droplets from an infected person
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pneumonia
a bacterial or viral infection in the alveoli
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arterial blood gas (ABG )
measure oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
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SVN/ small volume nebulizer
a device which distributes a mist of medicated saline to help open the airways
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thoraciocentesis
a surgical puncture in the chest to remove fluid
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ophthalmologist
a physician who specializes in disorders and diseases of the eyes
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cataract
a cloudiness of the lens of the eye which results in decreased vision
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sty/ hordeolum
an infection of the lacrimal glands or hair follicle
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conjuctivitis
(pinkeye) and infection of the mucous membrance covering the sclera and cornea
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glaucoma
a disease in which damage to the optic nerve and intraocular pressure within the eye results in vision loss
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astigmatism
unfocused refraction of light rays
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presbyopia
vision change resulting from loss of ens elasticity
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VA/ visual acuity
a test used to determine a patient's vision standards
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otolaryngologist/ENT
a physician who specializes in disease and disorders of the ears,nose and throat
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ceruminosis
refers to excessive earwax
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otitis media
inflammation or infection of the middle ear
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otitis externa
inflammation or infection of the external ear cause by fluid build-up (swimmer's ear )
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meningitis
inflammation of the meninges surrounding the brain
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encephalitis
inflammation of the brain
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herpes/zoster
a viral infection of the nerve roots which cause a painful rash on one side of the body
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multiple sclerosis
a progressive disease which causes the protective lining covering the nerves (myelin sheath ) to deteriorate
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parkinson's disease
neurologic disorder that affects specific neurotransmitters in the brain
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epilepsy
a brain disorder involving repeated, spontaneous seizures of any type
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hydrocephalus
excessive cerebrospinal fluid trapped in the spaces of the brain cause the head to dramtically enlarge
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cerebral palsy
a neuromuscular disorder which resulting from CNS damage during infant delivery
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congestive heart failure
progressive heart failure which leads to damage of the vital organs and death
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angina pectoris
chronic chest pain due to a lack of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle
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hypertension
high blood pressure usually 140/90
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hypotention
low blood pressure usually 90/60
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varicose veins
inflammation and bulging of the superficial veins of the legs
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myocardia infarction
heart attack
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rrhagia
an abnormal or excessive flow or discharge ; hemorrhage
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menorrhagia
is an abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual period
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hirsutism
refers to excessive body and facial hair in women
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alopecia
in a condition in which hair is absent from some or all areas of the body
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rosacea
is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by facial redness
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vitiligo
a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment on certain areas of the skin, resulting in irregular white patches
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pustule
a pimple whihc is visibly inflamed and filled with pus,bacteria and WBC's
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papule
a blocked hair follicle or pore whihc is red, firm, inflamed and not filled with pus. papules are extremely tender to the touch
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