Med Term 1- Def First

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accumulation of pus in a uterine tube

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pyosalpinx

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woman who has had one pregnancy that has resulted in a viable offspring

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primipara

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pregnancy; 40 weeks in humans

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gestation

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primary syphilitic sore

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chancre

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entire organ, such as the uterus, that is tipped backward from its normal position

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retroversion

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present at birth

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congenital

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difficult labor or childbirth

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dystocia

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congenital absence of a normal body opening, such as the vagina

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atresia

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trisomy 21

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Down syndrome

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intense itching of the external female genitalia

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pruritus vulvae

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without symptoms

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asymptomatic

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irregular uterine bleeding between menstrual periods

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metrorrhagia

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beginning of menstrual function

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menarche

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benign uterine tumor composed of muscle and fibrous tissue

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leiomyoma

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infrequent menstrual flow

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oligomenorrhea

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process of giving birth

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parturition

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most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy

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eclampsia

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capable of living outside the uterus

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viable

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genital warts

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condylomas

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woman during her first pregnancy

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primigravida

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enlargement or disease of the glands, especially the lymphatic glands:

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adenopathy

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a widespread, often asymptomatic sexually transmitted disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Most women have no symptoms, males have urethritis

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chlamydia

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Testing for gonorrhea

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GC screen

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Grouped vesicles filled with serous fluid

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Herpes lesions

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An entrance that goes into a canal or hollow organ. Ex- vaginal orifice

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introitus

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major externally visible portions of the vulva. There are two pairs- labia majora and labia minora. The labia surround and protect clitoris and openings of the vagina and urethra.

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labia

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Last menstrual period

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LMP

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Denoting a thrush infection, caused by the fungus Candida

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monilial

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Oral Contraceptive Pills

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OCPs

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Itching

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pruritus

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Rule Out

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R/O

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a sample of vaginal discharge is observed by wet mount microscopy

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Wet Prep