Chap 12 Terminology.txt

the sex or reproductive organs visible on the outside of the body; also called genitals

Length of time from conception to birth

Productino and release of milk by mamary glands

Mouth; entrance or outlet of any anatomical structure

Time after childbirth that lasts lasts approximately 6 weeks, during which the anatomical and physiological changes brought about by pregnancy resolve and a woman adjusts to the new or expanded responsibilities of motherhood and nonpregnant life

• Menstrual; Days 1 - 5
• Ovulatory; Days 6 - 14
• Postovulatory; Days 15 - 28

pregnancy

childbirth

• 1. Dilation
• 2. Expulsion
• 3. Placental stage or afterbirth

absence of menses

menstrual pain

irregular uterine bleeding between menstrual periods

accessory parts of a structure

congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening, such as the vagina

malignant neoplasm of the uterus of at the site of an ectopic preganancy

contraceptive device consisting of a hemisphere of thin rubber bonded to a flexible ring; inserted into the vagina together with spermicidal jelly or cream up to 2 hours before coitus so that spermatozoa cannot enter the uterus, thus preventing conception

Ovarian scar tissue that results from rupturing of a follicle during ovulation and becomes a small yellow body that produces progesterone after ovulation

occurrence of pain during sexual intercourse

inflammation of the mucous lining of the cervix uteri

benign uterine tumors composed of muscle and fibrous tissue; also called leiomyomas (myomas) and fibromyomata uteri

inability or diminished ability to produce offspring

use of hormones to suppress ovulation and prevent conception

birth control pills containing estrogen and progesterone in varying proportions

beginning of menstrual function

scanty or infrequent menstrual flow

region between the vulva and anus that constitutes the pelvic floor

period during which secondary sex characteristics begin to develop and the capability of sexual reproduction is attained

pus in the fallopian tube

turning or state of being turned back, especially an entire organ, such as the uterus, being tipped from its normal position

inability of the female to become pregnant or the male to impregnate the female

painful spasm of the vagina from contraction of its surrounding muscles

• capable of sustaining life; denotes a fetus sufficientlty developed to live outside of the uterus
• (does not mean the infant was born alive)

termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus is capable of surviving outside the uterus

permature separation of a normally situated placenta

membrane, continuous with and covering the fetal side of the placenta, that forms the outer surface of the umbilical cord

common abnormality of delivery in which the fetal buttocks or feet present first rather than the head

congenital condition characterized by physical malformations and some degree of mental retardation

difficult labor, which may be produced by the large size of the fetus or the small size of the pelvic outlet

most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy. Signs include high blood pressure, edema, convulsions, renal dysfuntcion, proteinuria and in severe cases, coma

pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum does not reach the uterine cavity but becomes implanted on any tissue other than the lining of the uterine cabity such as a fallopian tube, an ovary, the abdomen or even the cervix uteri.

pregnant woman

woman who has been pregnant more than once

woman who has delivered more than one viable infant

woman who has given birth to one or more viable infants

process of giving birth

measurement of the pelvic dimensions to determine whether the head of the fetus will be able to pass through the body pelvis during the delivery process

condition in which the placenta is attached near the cervix and ruptures prematurely, with spotting as the early symptom

woman pregnant for the first tiem

woman who has given birth to one viable infnat, her first child, indicated by the notation para I on the patients chart

period of 42 days after childbirth and expulsion of the placenta and membranes, during which the reproductive organs usually return to normal

transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac under ultrasound guidance using a needle and syringe to remove amniotic fluid

delivery of pressurized air or gas into a cavity, chamber or organ to allow visual examination, remove an obstruction or apply medication.

sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis of potential genetic defects

process of freezing tissue to destroy cells; also called cryocautery

widening of the cervical canal with a dilator and scraping of the uterine endometrium with a curette

repair of a lacerated vulva or an episiotomy

incision of the perineum from the vaginal orifice usually done to prevent tearing of the tissue and to facilitate childbirth

excision of the uterus

cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes remain

complete hysterctomy, including uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries

plastic or metal object placed inside the uterus to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterine lining

excision of a small primary breast tumor and some of the normal tissue that surrounds it

surgical reconstruction of the breast(s) to change the size, shape or position

breast enlargement to increase breast size or to replace one that has been surgically removed

breast reduction to reduce the size of a large, pendulous breast

excision of the entire breast

excision of the entire breast, nipple, areola and the involved overlying skin; also called simple mastectomy

excision of the entire breast, including the lymph nodes in the underarm (axillary dissection)

excision of the entire breast, all underarm lymph nodes, and chest wall muscles under the breast

excision of a myomatous tumor, generally uterine

reconstruction of a breast that has been removed

common breast reconstuction technique in which a balloon expander is inserted beneath the skin and chest muscle, saline solution is gradually injected to increase size, and the expander is then replaced with a more permanent implant.

surgical creation of a skin flap using skin and fat from the lower half of the abdomen which is passed under the skin to the breast area. The abdominal tissue (flap) is shaped into a natural looking breast and sutured into place

excision of an ovary and fallopian tube

procedure that ties (ligates) the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy