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15 Cards in this Set
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Colposcope
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Instrument used to examine the vagina and cervix by means of a magnifying lens
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Culdocentesis
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Surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac for removal of fluid
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Genetics
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Science of biology that studies phenomenon of heredity and laws governing it.
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Hymenectomy
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Surgical excision of the hymen, the membranous fold of tissue that partially or completely covers the vaginal opening
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Hysterectomy
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Surgical excision of the uterus
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Hysteroscope
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Instrument used in biopsy of uterine tissue before 12 weeks of gestation. This tissue is then analyzed for chromosome arrangement, DNA sequence and genetic defects.
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Hysterotomy/Cesarean section
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Incision into the uterus; also called a cesarean section
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Laser ablation
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Using a laser to destroy the uterine lining. A biopsy is performed before the procedure to ensure no cancer is present. Procedure can be used for disabling menstrual bleeding - it causes sterility.
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Laser laparoscopy.
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Procedure that uses a long, telescopelike instrument equipped with laser, lights, and a tiny video camera. Can be used to explore abdominal area and to treat ectopic pregnancy.
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Laser lumpectomy.
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Use of a contact Yag laser to remove a tumor from breast. It appears to be less painful for patient and decreases time in hospital.
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Lumpectomy
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Surgical removal of tumor from the breast. This procedure removes only the tumor, no other tissue or lymph nodes; usually not considered for large tumors, although latest strategy involves shrinking large tumors with chemotherapy so that they become small enough to be removed by this method.
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Mammoplasty
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Surgical repair of the breast
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Oophorectomy
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Surgical excision of an ovary
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Salpingectomy
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Surgical excision of a fallopian tube
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Salpingo-oophorectomy
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Surgical excision of an ovary and a fallopian tube
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