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In some conservative states, such as Arkansas, lawmakers passed a law that protects pharmacists from having to fill the prescription for the "morning after" pill based on moral reasons.
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True
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The abbreviation TAB refers to:
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therapeutic abortion.
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An abnormal dilation of the veins within the spermatic cord is a condition known as:
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varicocele
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In 1999, the House of Representatives passed a resolution called the Unborn Victims of Violence Act which treats all unborn life as a person.
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True
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Which of the following terms describes an abnormal discharge of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac?
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amniorrhea
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An excessive discharge from the prostate gland is known as:
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prostatorrhea
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The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act has implemented legal safeguards to prevent women from becoming pregnant with the specific purpose of aborting the fetus to sell the fetal tissues or organs, or donate them to a relative.
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True
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Genetic counseling has emerged as a legitimate means to identify couples who are unable to conceive.
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False
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The 1973 case of Roe v. Wade gave strength to the argument that a woman should be allowed the right to have privacy matters that relate to her own body, including pregnancy.
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True
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One of the reasons for requiring both a husband and wife to consent to artificial insemination is because:
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the husband might claim that the wife committed adultery because the semen is not his.
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The suffix -centesis is defined as "surgical puncture."
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True
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An abnormal growth of endometrial tissue that can occur throughout areas of the pelvic cavity is called:
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endometriosis
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Contraception is any action taken to prevent pregnancy.
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True
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In cases regarding negligence suits related to sterilization and wrongful life, courts usually rule that parents:
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could not recover the expenses for raising a healthy child, but they are entitled to the expenses resulting from the unplanned pregnancy.
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The combining form zo/o is defined as:
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animal
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Testicular pain is known as testalgia.
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True
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For most surgical operations, the patient's written consent for sterilization is all that is necessary. Without consent, this procedure or operation, could be considered:
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battery
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A congenital narrowing of the prepuce opening of the penis is known as phimosis.
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True
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Inflammation of the fallopian tubes is known as salpingocele.
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False
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A false pregnancy is known as a pseudocyst.
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False
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what is the embryo stage?
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the stage of development btween the second and eighth week.
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what is a fetus?
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when the embryo has started to devlop organs and has a pronounced heartbeat.
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what is the gestational period?
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the time brth occurs.
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what are the three most recent methods for assisted conception?
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artificial insemination, in-vitro fertilization, and surrogate motherhood.
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what is artificial insemination?
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the injection of seminal fluid that contains male sperm into the females vagina from her husband or partner, or donor.
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what is an AIH?
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artificial insemination husband.
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what is an AID?
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artificial insemination donor.
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what does IVF stand for?
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in-virto fertilization.
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what is in-vitro fertilization?
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when the ovum and the sperm cells are combined outside the woman's body. they grow the cells in a laboratory and implant them later in the womans uterus.
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what is a surrogate mother?
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a woman who agrees to bear a child for another couple. the husband's sperm is implanted into the woman's uterus.
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what is contraception?
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any action taken to prevent pregnancy from occuring.
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contra- means?
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against.
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what does conception mean?
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the union of the male sperm and the female ovum.
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what is selective reduction?
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a procedure in which the uterus is entered and some of the embryos are removed or destroyed.
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what is sterilization?
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the process of medically altering reproductive organs so as to terminate the ability to produce offspring.
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when is theraputic sterilization sought?
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when the mother's health is in danger.
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what is eugenic (involuntary) sterilization?
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the sterilization of certain categories of persons such as those who are insane, mentally retarded, or epileptic, in order to assure that they won't pass on the defective gene to their children.
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what is eugenics?
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the science that studies methods for controlling certain characteristics in offspring.
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what does viable mean?
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able to survive outside the uterus.
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what is a spontaneous abortion?
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an abortion that occurs naturally without any interference.
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a miscarriage is also know as a what?
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spontaneous abortion.
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what is an induced abortion?
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a abortion that is caused by artificial means such as medications or surgical procedures is used to save the life of the mother.
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what was the Roe v. Wade case?
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when the USA declared a Texas criminal abortion law which prohibited all abortions necessary to save the life of the mother, to be a violation of the womans right to privacy under the fourteenth ammendment.
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what is the Plan "B" contraceptive pill?
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it is a pill used for a contraceptive, particularly in the case of rape.
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what is the science of genetics?
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the study of heredity and its variations.
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who discovered genetics?
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gregor mendel.
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what is the most common way of genetic testing during pregnancy?
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amniocentesis.
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what is an amniocentesis?
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when a physician uses a needle to withdrawl from the ureters, a small amount of amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus.
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what does PGD stand for?
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preimplantation genetic diagnosis.
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what is a PGD?
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a test for genes that cause diseases tat are untreatable or severe.
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amni/o and amnion/o mean?
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amnion, amniotic fluid.
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andr/o means?
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male.
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balan/o means?
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glans penis.
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cervic/o means?
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neck, cervix.
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chori/o means?
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membrane, chorion.
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cyes/o and cyesi/o means?
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pregnancy.
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embry/o means?
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embryo.
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epididym/o means?
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epididymis.
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episi/o means?
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vulva.
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fet/o means?
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fetus.
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gravid/o and gravidar/o mean?
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pregnancy.
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mamm/o and mast/o mean?
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breast.
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men/o and menstru/o mean?
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month, and menstruation.
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orch/o and orchid/o mean?
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testis.
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pen/o means?
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penis.
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prostat/o means?
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prostate gland.
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semin/o means?
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seed and sperm.
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sperm/o and spermat/o mean?
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seed and sperm.
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test/o and testicul/o mean?
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testis and testicle.
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urethr/o mean?
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urethra.
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vas/o means?
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vessel or duct.
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a female gamete is called a ?
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ovum.
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a male gamete is called a ?
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sperm.
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a- means?
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without or absence of.
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oligo- means?
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little.
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balan/o means?
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glans penis.
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orch/o, orchid/o, and test/o means?
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testis.
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prostat/o means?
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prostate gland.
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sperm/o means?
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sperm, living seed.
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urethr/o means?
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urethra.
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zo/o means?
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animal, living.
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-ia means?
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condition of.
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-itis means?
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inflammation.
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-rrhea means?
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excessive discharge.
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-algia means?
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condition of pain.
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what is aspermia?
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the inability to produce or ejaculate sperm.
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define azoospermia.
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the absence of living sperm in semen.
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define balanorrhea.
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excessive discharge discharge from the glans.
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define chancres.
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the presence of small ulcers on the skin of the penis.
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what is oligospermia?
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an abnormally low sperm count .
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define pailloma.
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wartlike lesions on the skin and mucous membranes.
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what is testalgia?
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testicular pain.
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an- means?
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without or absence of.
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crypt- means?
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hidden.
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hyper- means?
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excessive, abnomally high , or above.
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andr/o means?
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male.
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balan/o means?
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glans penis.
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epididym/o means?
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epididymis.
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hydr/o means?
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water.
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orch/o and orchid/o mean?
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testis.
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prostat/o means?
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prostate gland.
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varic/o means?
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dialated vein.
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-cele means?
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hernia, selling, or protrusion.
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-ism means?
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condition.
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-itis means?
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inflammation.
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-pathy means?
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disease.
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what is andropathy?
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general term for disease afflicting only males.
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what is anorchism?
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the condition of without testis.
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what is benign prostatic hyperplasia?
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the enlargement of the prostate gland that constricts the urethrapassing through it.
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what is cryptorchidism?
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the condition of undescended testis.
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ED means?
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erectile dysfunction.
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what is a hydrocele?
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the swelling of the scrotum caused by fluid accumulation.
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define peyronies disease.
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a hardness or induration of the erectile tissue within the penis.
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what is phimosis?
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a congenital narrowing of the prepuce opening.
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what is priapism?
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abnormal persistent erection of the penis.
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what is the most common form of testicular cancer?
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seminoma.
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whatis testicular torsion?
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when the spermatic cord becomes twisted causing a reduced blood flow to the testis.
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what is a variocele?
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herniation of the veins within the spermatic cord.
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anti- means?
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against or opposite of.
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poly- means?
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excessive, over, or many.
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trans- means?
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through, across, or beyond.
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balan/o means?
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glans penis.
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cyst/o means?
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bladder.
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hydr/o means?
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water.
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orch/i and orchid/o mean?
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testis.
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ur/o means?
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urine.
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vas/o means?
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vessel.
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vesicul/o means?
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small bag.
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-al means?
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pertaining to.
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-cele means?
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hernia, swelling, or protrusion.
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-ectomy means?
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surgical removal.
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-pexy means?
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surgical fixation.
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-plasty means?
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surgical repair.
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-stomy means?
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surgical creation of an opening.
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-tomy means?
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incision or to cut.
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what is anti-impotence therapy?
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collection of therapies to address erectile dysfunction.
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what is circumcision?
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the removal of the prepuce.
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what is a DRE?
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a digital rectal examination that involves an insertion of the finger though the rectum to feel the size and shape of the prostate gland.
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what is a hydroceleectomy?
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the removal of a hydrocele.
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what is a orchidoectomy?
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the surgical removal of a testis.
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what is orchidopexy?
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the surgical fixation of a testis.
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what is orchidoplasty?
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the general term for surical repair of a testis.
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what is a orchidotomy?
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an incision into the testes.
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what are penile implants?
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the surgical insertion of a prosthesis or artificial device to correct erectile dysfunction.
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what is a prostate specific antigen?
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a clinical test that measures levels of the protein, prostate specific antigen (PSA).
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what does TURP stand for?
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transurethral resection of the prostate gland.
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what is urology?
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the dept. within a hospital or clinic that treats urinary tract problems in both sexes.
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what is a vasectomy?
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a procedure that involves the cutting of the vas defens to elect the man to become sterile.
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what is a vasovasostomy?
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a surgery to reverse a vasectomy.
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what is a vesiculectomy?
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a procedure to remove the seminal vesicles.
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a- means?
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without or absence of.
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dys- means?
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bad, abnormal, painful, or difficult.
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oligo- means?
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little.
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poly- means?
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excessive, over, or many.
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colp/o means?
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vagina.
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hemat/o means?
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blood.
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hydr/o means?
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water.
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leuk/o means?
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white.
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mamm/o and mast/o mean?
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breast.
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men/o means?
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month, and menstruation.
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metr/o means?
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uterus.
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py/o means?
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pus.
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salping/o means?
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trumpet tube, fallopian tube.
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-algia means?
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condition of pain.
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-dynia means?
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pain.
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-rrhagia means?
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condition of profuse bleeding or hemmorhage.
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-rrhea means?
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excessive discharge.
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-salpinx means?
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trumpet tube, fallopian tube.
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amenorrhea means?
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the absence of menstrual discharge in a woman.
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colpodynia means?
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vaginal pain.
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dysmenorrhea means?
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the abnormal pain during menstruation.
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define hematosalpinx.
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the condition of retained menstrual blood in a fallopian tube.
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define hydrosalpinx?
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fluid accumulation within the fallopian tube.
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define leukorrhea.
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a white or yellow discharge from the vagina.
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define mastalgia.
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breast pain.
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define menorrhagia.
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profuse bleeding during menstruation.
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what is mittlelschmerz?
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abnormal pain during ovulation.
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define oligomenorrhea.
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abnormal reduced discharge during menstruation.
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define pyosalpinx.
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discharge of pus from the fgallopian tube.
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a- means?
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without or absence of.
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endo- means?
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within.
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ex- means?
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outside or away from.
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poly- means?
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excessive, over, or many.
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cerv/o means?
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cervix.
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cyst/o means?
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bladder or sac.
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lei/o means?
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smooth.
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mamm/o and mast/o mean?
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breast.
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metr/i and hyster/o mean?
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uterus.
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my/o means?
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muscle.
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oophor/o and ovar/o mean?
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ovary.
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rect/o means?
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rectum.
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salping/o means?
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trumpet, tube, or fallopian tube.
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vagin/o and colp/o mean?
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vagina.
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vulv/o means?
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vulva.
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-al and -ic mean?
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pertaining to.
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-atresia means?
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closure or absence of a normal body opening.
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-cele means?
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hernia, swelling, or protrusion.
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-ia means?
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condition of.
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-itis means?
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inflammation.
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-oma means?
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tumor.
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-ptosis means?
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drooping.
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-osis means?
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condition of.
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-pathy means?
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disease.
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-s means?
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plural.
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what is amastia?
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condition without a breast.
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define carcinoma in situ.
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cervical cancer arising from the cells of the cervix which change in appearance before developing into a spreading malignancy.
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a malignant tumor of the cervix is know as ?
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cervical cancer.
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define whta a cystocele is.
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a protrusion of the urinary bladder against the wall of the vagina.
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a malignant tumor arising from the endometrial tissue is?
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endometrial cancer.
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define endometriosis.
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abnormal growth of the endometrial tissue.
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what is fibrocystic breast disease?
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when one or more benign fibrous cysts develop within the breast.
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what are fistulas.?
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an abnormal passage from one organ or cavity to another.
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define hysteratresia.
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closure of the uterus.
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leiomyoma is what?
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the muscular wall of the uterus which origins benign tumors.
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define mastoptosis.
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a drooping breast.
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what is oophoropathy?
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any disease of the ovary.
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what is the most common form of reproductive cancer in women?
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ovarian cancer.
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what is an ovarian cyst?
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a benign and aymptomatic cyst on the ovary.
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what is PID?
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pelvic inflammatory disease.
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what does PMS stand for?
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premenstrual cycle.
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what is a prolapsed uterus?
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when the uterus droops downward nto the vagina.
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define salpingitis.
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inflammation of the fallopian tube.
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define salpingocele.
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a protrusion or herniation of a fallopian tube.
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what is toxic shock syndrome?
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a sever bacterial infection characterized by a sudden high fever, skin rash, cofusion, and acute renal failure. Labled as TSS
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endo- means?
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within.
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trans- means?
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through, across, or beyond.
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cerv/o means?
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cervix.
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colp/o means?
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vagina.
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episi/o means?
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vulva.
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gynec/o and gyn/o mean?
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woman.
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lapar/o means?
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abdomen.
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metr/o and hyster/o mean?
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uterus.
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oophor/o means?
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ovary.
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salping/o means?
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trumpet, tube, fallopian tube.
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son/o means?
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sound.
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-al and -ic mean?
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pertaining to.
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-ectomy means?
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surgical removal.
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-gram means?
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a record or image.
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-graphy means?
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a recording process.
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-logist means?
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one who studies.
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-logy means?
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study of.
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-pexy means?
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surgical fixation.
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-plasty means?
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surgical repair.
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-rrhapy means?
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suturing.
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-scopy means?
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viewing.
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-stomy means?
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surgical creation of an opening.
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-tomy means?
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incision or to cut.
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what is a biopsy?
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a minor surgical procedure that involves the surgical extraction of tissue for microscopic analysis
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what is a colpectomy?
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removal of the vagina.
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what is colpoplasty?
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surgical repair of the vagina.
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what is colporrhapy?
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suturing of the vaginal wall.
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what is D and C?
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dialation and curettage. a spoon is placed in the dialted cervix to scrape the lining of the endometrium.
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what is a hysterectomy?
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the surgical removal of the uterus.
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what is hysteropexy?
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surgical fixation used to correct the prolapsed uterus.
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what is hysteroscopy?
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using a modified endoscope to examine the uterine cavity.
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what is laparoscopy?
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the usage of a laparascope to examine the lower abdominal wall.
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define mammography?
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an image of the breast.
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what is a pap smear?
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a test that identifies if there is any precanceous tissue in the cervix.
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define sonohysterography?
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a non invasive procedure that views the uterus within the pelvic cavity.
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what is tubal litigation?
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the most common form of sterilization for a female. it involves the fallopian tubes to be severed.
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define vaginal speculum.
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a instrument used during a gynecology exam.
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dys- means?
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bad, abnormal, painful, or difficult.
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hyper- means?
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excessive, abnomally high, or above.
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poly- means?
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excessive, over, or many.
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amni/o means?
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amnion.
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gravid/o means?
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pregnancy.
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cyes/o means?
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pregnancy.
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lact/o means?
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milk.
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psued/o means?
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false.
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toc/o means?
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birth.
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-emesis means?
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vomiting.
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-cyesis means?
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pregnancy.
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-ia means?
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condition of.
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-rrhea means?
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excessive discharge.
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-s means?
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plural.
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amniorrhea means?
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excessive discharge from the amniotic sac.
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what is dytocia?
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difficult birth.
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what is hyperesis gravidarum?
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severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
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what is lactorrhea?
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normal, spontaneous discharge of milk.
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what is polyhydramnios?
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excessive production of amniotic fluid during fetal development.
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what is psuedocyesis?
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false pregnancy.
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blast/o means?
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germ, bud.
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chori/o means?
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chorion.
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erythr/o means?
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red.
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fet/o means?
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fetus.
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plasm/o means?
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form.
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tox/o means?
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poison.
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-al means?
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pertaining to.
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-osis means?
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condition of.
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-rrhexis means?
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rupture.
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-sis means?
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state of.
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what is a abruptio placentae?
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the premature seperation of the placenta from the uterine wall.
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what is breech presentation?
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abnormal childbirth when buttocks, feet, or knees appear first.
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what is congenital anomaly?
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abnormally present at birth.
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define eclampsia.
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a condition that can cause high blood pressures, or even death.
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what is erythroblastosis fetalis?
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it is caused by red blood cells being destroyed due to the incopatability btwn the mother and the babys blood.
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what is hyaline membrane disease?
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a lung disorder of neonates in which certain cells of the lungs fail to develop at birth.
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what is placenta previa?
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when the placenta is abnormally attached to the uterine wall on the lower portion of the uterus.
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what is toxoplasmosis?
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it is caused by the protozoan toxoplasma gondii. caused by exposure to animal feces.
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abort/o means?
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miscarry
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episi/o means?
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vulva.
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fet/o means?
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fetus.
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obstetr/o means?
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midwife.
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-ic means?
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pertaining to.
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-ician means?
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one who practices.
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-metry means?
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measurement or process of measuring.
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-tomy means?
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incision or to cut.
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SAB means?
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spontaneous abortion.
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what is a cesarean section?
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surgically making an incision though the abdomen and uterus.
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what is a episiotomy?
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an incision made though the tissues to widen the vaginal opening.
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define fetometry?
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measuring the size of the fetus.
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what is obstetrics?
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discipline concerned with prenatal devlopment, pregnancy, and childbirth.
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what is an obstetrician?
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a physician in obstetrics.
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what is candidiasis?
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infection by the yeastlike fungus candida albicans.
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what is chlamydia?
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the most common bacterial STI in the U.S.
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what is genital herpes?
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the most common viral STI in north america.
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define gonorrhea.
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ulcerlike lesions on the mucous membranes of the skin in the genital region. characterized by urethral discharge.
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what is Hepatitis B?
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viral liver infection caused by blood transfusion
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what is syphilis?
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an STI that is caused by a bacterium spirochete and is appeared with red painless pustules on the skin that erode to form ulcers.
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what is trichomoniasis?
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An STI caused by the protozoan trichomonas which is an amoeba single celled organism
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