Question 1

length of time from conception to birth

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gestation

Question 2

gland that contain ova and that produce estrogen and progesterone

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ovaries

Question 3

finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes

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fimbriae

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mammary glands

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glands that secrete milk to nourish the newborn

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first menstrual period

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menarchy

Question 6

hormone replacement therapy

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HRT

Question 7

the surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to remove amniotic fluid for genetic testing.

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amniocentesis

Question 8

uterus

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utero-

Question 9

breast

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mammo-

Question 10

diagnostic radiology test that screens for breast cancer

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mammography

Question 11

birth

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nato-

Question 12

ovary

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oophoro-

Question 13

tube

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salpingo-

Question 14

beginning

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-arche

Question 15

pregnant woman

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-gravida

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before

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ante-

Question 17

bad;painful;difficult

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dys-

Question 18

in or within

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endo-

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after

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post-

Question 20

after birth

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postnatal

Question 21

presence of functional endometrial tissue in areas outside the uterus

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endometriosis

Question 22

pelvic inflammatory disease

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PID

Question 23

PID

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inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and adjacent pelvicf structures

Question 24

implantation of a fertilized egg outside of the lining of the uterine cavity

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ectopic pregnancy

Question 25

absence of menstruation

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amenorrhea

Question 26

painful menstruation; cramps

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dysmenorrhea

Question 27

benign uterine tumors composed of muscle and fibrous tissue

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fibroids

Question 28

the most serious form of toxemia in pregnancy

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eclampsia

Question 29

suturing of the cervix to prevent dilation thus preventing spontaneous abortion or premature birth

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cerclage

Question 30

excision of the ovary

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oophorectomy

Question 31

visual examination of the abdominal cavity through one or more small incisions

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laparoscopy

Question 32

surgical removal of the breast

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mastectomy

Question 33

dilation and curettage

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D&C

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transverse rectus abdominis muscle (flap)

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TRAM

Question 35

tumor of the ovary

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oophoroma

Question 36

painful sexual intercourse

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dyspareunia

Question 37

painful urination

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dysuria

Question 38

collection of tissue from the cervix and vagina for microscopic examination

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PAP test

Question 39

least invasive form of surgery for breast cancer that has spread or metasticized

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lumpectomy

Question 40

temporary breast reconstruction using a balloon

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tissue expansion

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