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most common benign uterine tumors are ?
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fibroid
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how may days is a normal pregnancy ?
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280 days
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An increased level of ____________ indicates prostate disease or possibly prostate cancer
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Prostate-specific antigen
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what goes through the prostate and opens into the prostate portion of the urethra ?
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ejaculatory duct
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The pouch like structure located behind the penis is the ?
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scrotum
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stages of breast cancer indicates what ?
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spread
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do malignat cells or normal cells multiple faster ?
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Malignat multiply more rapidly than normal cells
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the most common cancer in men from ages 20-25 ?
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testicular cancer
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list safety precautions designed to prevent unnecessary exposure to x-rays except ?
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standing behind an unleaded screen
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a vena cava filter is used to ?
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prevent blood blots from reaching the heart
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a procedure that reinforces a ruptured or ballooning section of an artery is ?
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stent-graft
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an exam used to determine cardiac or any blood flow is ?
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doppler ultrasound
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fimbriae
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the finger-like process that work to propel the discharged ovum into the tube
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anteversion
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the abnormal process of bending forward of the uterus at its body and neck
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dysmenorrhea
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difficult monthly flow
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gynecology
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study of the female
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dyspareunia
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painful intercourse
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menopause
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cessation of the monthly flow
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genitalia
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male or female reproductive organs
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hysterectomy
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surgical excision of the uterus
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Oophorectomy
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surgical excision of an ovary
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salpingectomy
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the surgical excision of a Fallopian tube
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ovulation
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the process in which an ovum is discharged from the cortex of the ovary
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-genesis
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formation, produce
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myomentritis
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inflammation of the muscular wall of the uterus
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hysterosalpingography
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x-ray of the uterus and Fallopian tubes after the injection of a radiopaque substance
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laparoscope
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is used to examine the ovaries and fallopian tubes
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arche
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beginning
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men/o
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month, menses, menstruation
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pause
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cessation
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infundibulum
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the funnel-shaped end of the fallopian tube
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menarche
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the onset of the menstrual cycle
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gravida
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any pregnancy, regardless of number
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amenorrhea
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lack of menstruation
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cystocele
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hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina
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mammoplasty
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the surgical repair of the breast
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menorrhagia
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excessive bleeding during period
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lamp(s)
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to shine
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amniocentesis
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the amniotic sac can be surgically punctured to obtain a sample of amniotic fluid. the procedure
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parturition
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the act of giving birth
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placenta previa
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the placenta is implanted in the lower uterus
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anarchism
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a lack of one or both testes
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circumcision
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surgical process of removing the foreskin of the penis
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cryptorchidism
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failure of the testis to descend into the scrotum
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epispadias
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congenital defect in which the urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis
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orchidectomy
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surgical excision of a testicle
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prostatectomy
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surgical excision of the prostate
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varicocele
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enlargement and twisting of the veins of the spermatic cord
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spermicide
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an agent that kills perm
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circum-
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around
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crypt
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hidden
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-cele
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hernia
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ejaculate
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to throw out
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eu-
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good, normal
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-rrhea
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flow
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cis
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to cut
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scrotum
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the pouch-like structure located behind the penis
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aspermia
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a condition of a lack of sperm
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oligospermia
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a condition of scanty sperm in the semen
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carcinogen
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any agent or substances that incites cancer
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oncogenes
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cancer-causing genes
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hyperplasia
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excessive formation and growth of normal cells
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sarcoma
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a cancerous tumor arising from connctive tissue
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remission
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the process of lessening the severity of symptoms
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wilms' tumor
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a cancerous tumor of the kidney occurring mainly in children
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ana-
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up,apart
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immun/o
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safe
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-blast
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immature cell
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biopsy surgical
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removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination
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liposarcoma
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a canerous tumor of fat cells
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duct
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to lead
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stom
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mouth
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what type of cancer is specifically a cancer of the testis ?
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seminoma
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medull/o
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marrow
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oligo-
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scanty, little
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dedifferentiation
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when normal cells become malignant
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-oid
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resemble
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sarc
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flesh
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glioma
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glue
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mammography
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the process of obtaining images of the breast through the use of x-rays
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radiographer
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one who is skilled in making x-rays
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-graphy
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recording
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angiogram
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an x-ray record of blood vessels
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tom/o
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to cut
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-gram
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a record
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hallucination
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seeing or hearing things that are not present
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agoraphobia
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abnormal fear of being in public places or in crowd
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aut
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self
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acrophobia
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abnormal fear of high places
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eg/o
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self
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delus
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to cheat
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-noia
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abnormal mind
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apathy
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where one lacks feelings and emotions
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phobia
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a morbid fear of a specific object or situation
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psych/o
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mind
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ambi-
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bith
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seborrhea
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excessive flow of oil from the sebaceous gland
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meta-
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beyond
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acr/o
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extremity
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fibromyalgia
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a condition with widespread muscular pain and debilitating fatigue
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quadri
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four
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gastroenterology
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the study of the stomach and the intestine
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hepatitis
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inflammation of the liver
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syncope
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fainting
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anteflexion
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the normal position of the uterus
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prostate- specific antigen
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increased levels, may indicate benign prostatic hyperplasia
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IVP
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an x-ray test to visualize the kidney and renal pelvis using an intravenous contrast medium
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dark lines on the abdomen that develop during pregnancy are called?
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linea nigra
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the ________ is a muscular, hollow, pear-shaped organ that is approximately 8cm long, 5cm wide, and 2.5cm thick
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uterus
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the descent of the fetus into the pelvis is called?
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lightening
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the __________ serve as ducts for the conveyance of the ovum from the ovary to the uterus
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fallopian tubes
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the ______ is erectile tissue that is homologous to the penis of the male
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clitoris
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the _________ are almond shaped organs that are located on either side of the uterus and lie close to the fimbriae of the fallopian tubes
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ovaries
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the _______ is musculomembranous tube extending from the vestibule to the uterus
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vagina
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the _________ are two folds of adipose tissue, which are large lip-like structures, lying on either side of the vaginal opening
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labia majora
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a fold of mucous membrane, the _________, partially covers the external opening of the vagina
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hymen
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the __________ is the region bounded by the inferior edges of the pelvis. In the female, it is located between the vulva and the anus ?
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perineum
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the _______ is the dark, pigmented area found in the skin over each breast?
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areola
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___________ is a thin yellowish secretion that is the first milk, and contains mainly serum and white blood cells
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colostrum
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a lack of monthly flow is called?
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amenorrhea
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the surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac for removal of fluid is called ?
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culdocentesis
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difficult or painful sexual intercourse or copulation is called ?
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dyspareunia
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the beginning of menstruation is called
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menarche
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________ is an infection of the upper genital area. it can affect the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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puerperium is also known as the ________?
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postpartum period
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_________ is a poisonous staphylococcus aureus infection that may strike young, menstruating women
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toxic shock syndrome
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the process of obtaining images of the breast by use of x-rays is called?
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mammography
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In ________ the cervical os is completely covered by the placenta
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placenta previa
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_______ is the vaginal discharge after childbirth
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lochia
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scanty monthly menstrual flow is called?
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oligomenorrhea
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the normal position of the uterus is known as ?
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anteflexion
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the cervix is the _________ portion of the uterus
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inferior
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the isthmus is the constricted portion part of the ?
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uterus above the cervix
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the ovary is an ?
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endocrine gland
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braxton hicks contractions are?
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irregular
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In the gynecomastia the root of the word mast means ?
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Breast
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Hydrocele
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Accumulation of fluid in a saclike cavity ; failure of closer of the canal between the peritoneal cavity and the scrotum
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Lumpectomy
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Surgical removal of a tumor from the breast; removes only tumor and surrounding tissue
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Mastectomy
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Surgical excision of the breast; breast tissue and underarm lymph nodes are removed
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Which test uses a large bore needle to remove a large tissue sample ?
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Core biopsy (vacuum-assisted)
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Parturition
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Is the term for giving birth !
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What is located between the vulva and anus ?
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Perineum
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Fine needle aspiration
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Breast biopsy in which a small needle is used to withdraw a sample of cells from the breast lump
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What hormone stimulates the mammary glands ?
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Prolactin
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______________ are most often performed because of uterine fibroids and endometriosis
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Hysterectomies
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_____________ is painful or difficult intercourse
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Dyspareunia
