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Test Bank For Beckmann and Ling's Obstetrics andGynecology 8th Edition By Robert Casanova
Rectocele - ANSWER: a protrusion of the rectum into the posterior wall of the vagina
Uterine Prolapse - ANSWER: A condition in which the uterus loses its supportive
structure and drops into the vagina; it may involve the descent of the cervix into the
vagina or protrusion of both the uterus and the cervix from the vaginal opening.
Cystocele - ANSWER: A protrusion of the bladder into the anterior wall of the vagina.
PID - ANSWER: Pelvic inflammatory disease; any acute or chronic infection of the
reproductive system ascending from the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and
ovaries.
Endometriosis - ANSWER: An abnormal condition characterized by ectopic growth
and functioning of endometrial tissue
Dilation and Curettage (D&C) - ANSWER: The widening of the cervix and scraping of
the endometrial wall of the uterus.
Abruptio placentae - ANSWER: Detachment of the placenta from the uterine wall
before the birth of the fetus.
Placenta previa - ANSWER: Implantation of the placenta in the lower uterine section
Hysterectomy - ANSWER: A procedure involving surgical removal of the uterus.
Ultrasonography - ANSWER: A technique in which high-frequency sound waves are
used to produce images of soft tissue and fluid in the body
Chorionic Villus Sampling - ANSWER: Cellular screening performed between 8 and 12
weeks of gestation for early detection of a genetic or chromosomal disorder.
Amniocentesis - ANSWER: Needle aspiration of amniotic fluid at 14 to 16 weeks of
gestation for early detection of genetic or chromosomal disorders.
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) - ANSWER: A substance found in maternal blood that is
analyzed for early diagnosis of a neural tube defect or fetal congenital anomalies.
Mammography - ANSWER: An x-ray image of the breast tissue obtained to identify
abnormal masses
, Colposcopy - ANSWER: Visual examination of the vagina and the cervical surfaces
through the use of a colposcope, a microscope with a light source and magnifying
lens
Cryosurgery - ANSWER: A procedure done to treat chronic cervicitis and cervical
erosion through the use of freezing temperatures
Multiparous - ANSWER: Term pertaining to women who have had two or more
pregnancies
Colostrum - ANSWER: Thin, yellow, milky fluid secreted by the mammary glands a
few days before and after
delivery
Stereotactic - ANSWER: pertaining to an x-ray procedure used to guide the insertion
of a needle into a specific area of the breast
Metrorrhagia - ANSWER: Spotting or bleeding between menstrual cycles
Menorrhagia - ANSWER: Excessive menstrual blood loss, such as a menses lasting
longer than 7 days
Amenorrhea - ANSWER: Absence of menstruation for a minimum of 6 months
Oligomenorrhea - ANSWER: Absence of menstruation for 35 days to 6 months
Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG) - ANSWER: A hormone secreted by the
placenta that is found in the urine of pregnant females
Effacement - ANSWER: Thinning of the cervix during labor, measured in percentages
from 0% to 100%
Neural tube defects - ANSWER: Congenital malformations of the skull and spinal
column caused by failure of the neural tube to close during embryonic development;
the neural tube is the origin of the brain, spinal cord, and other central nervous
system tissue
Idiopathic - ANSWER: A disease or condition that has no known cause
Teratogens - ANSWER: Toxic substances that cause severe fetal deformities or death
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Nonstress test (NST) - ANSWER: Fetal monitoring used in combination with maternal
reports of fetal movement to evaluate the fetal heart rate response
The 28-day cycle is divided into three phases what are they? - ANSWER: Follicular,
luteal, menstrual phase
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