Chapter 17: Female Reproductive System; Diagnostic Terms

inflammation of the cervix

birth defects causing the abnormal development of a female organ or structure

congenital tumor composed of displaced embryonic tissue more commonly found in an ovary; it is usually benign

displacement of the uterus from its normal position

abnormal forward bending of the uterus

abnormal backward bending of the uterus

backward turn of the whole uterus - also called tipped uterus

condition characterized by migration of portions of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity

inflammation of the endometrium

benign tumor in the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue

abnormal passage such as from one hollow organ to another

abnormal opening between the vagina and rectum

abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina

abnormal development of cervical tissue cells

potentially cancerous abnormality of epithelial tissue of the cervix, graded according to the extent of abnormal cell formation:

• CIN 1: mild dysplasia
• CIN 2: moderate dysplasia
• CIN 3: severe dysplasia

malignant cell changes of the cervix that are localized without any spread to adjacent structures

cessation of mentrual periods owing to a lack of ovarian hormones

inflammation of one or both ovaries

cyst of the fallopian tube

scarring of tissue within the pelvic cavity as a result of endometriosis, infection, or injury

inflammation of organs in the pelvic cavity usually including the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and endometrium - most often caused by bacteria

relaxation of supportive ligaments of the pelvic organs

pouching of the bladder into the vagina

pouching of the rectum into the vagina

pouching sac of peritoneum between the vagina and rectum

pouching of the urethra into the vagina

descent of the uterus down the vaginal canal

inflammation of a fallopian tube

malignant tumor of glandular breast tissue

absence of a breast

benign condition of the breasts consisting of fibrous and cystic changes that render the tissue more dense - patient feels painful lumps that fluctuate in size during the menstrual cycle

development of mammary glands in the male, caused by altered hormone levels

abnormally large breasts

unusually small breasts

inflammation of the breast - most common in woman when breast-feeding

presence of more than two breasts

presence of more than one nipple on a breast