Write the definition of each word or abbreviation as it relates to this chapter.
1. dysmenorrhea
2. hysterectomy
3. menopause
4. endometriosis
5. PMS
6. GYN
7. HSV
8. uterine fibroids
9. laparoscopy
10. Ortho Evra
11. WNL
12. FSH
13. Pap
Word Surgery
Directions: Read the medical word. Break the medical word into its word parts and give the meaning of each word part. Then give the definition of the medical word.
1. gynecologist
Suffix and its meaning:
Prefix and its meaning:
Combining form and its meaning:
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2. amenorrhea
Suffix and its meaning:
Prefix and its meaning:
Combining form and its meaning:
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3. endometriosis
Suffix and its meaning:
Prefix and its meaning:
Combining form and its meaning:
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4. mammoplasty
Suffix and its meaning:
Combining form and its meaning:
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5. oligomenorrhea
Suffix and its meaning:
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6. intrauterine
Suffix and its meaning:
Prefix and its meaning:
Root and its meaning:
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7. menopause
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Combining form and its meaning:
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8. hysteroscope
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9. menorrhagia
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10. oophorectomy
Suffix and its meaning:
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11. salpingectomy
Suffix and its meaning:
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12. hysterectomy
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Provide the correct medical term for each of the following:
1. first-time pregnancy:
2. first stool of a newborn:
3. woman who has never been pregnant:
4. lack of monthly flow:
5. refers to pregnancy:
6. process of preventing conception:
7. fibrous tissue tumor:
8. vaginal discharge occurring after childbirth:
9. male or female reproductive organs:
10. study of the female:
11. woman who has given birth to two or more children:
12. within the uterus:
13. normal monthly flow:
14. scanty monthly flow:
15. pertaining to after sexual intercourse:
16. difficult and painful childbirth:
17. pertaining to the rectum and vagina:
Write the abbreviation.
1. Cesarean section:
2. Hormone therapy:
3. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding:
4. Human chorionic gonadotropin:
5. Nonstress test:
6. Chorionic villus sampling:
7. Fetal heartbeat:
8. Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling:
9. Pregnancy-induced hypertension:
10. Toxic shock syndrome:
Spelling Challenge
Spell each term correctly in the space provided.
Incorrect Spelling | Correct Spelling |
1. sellpingitis |
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2. retraversion |
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3. ouvulation |
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4. fertilisation |
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5. andometrium |
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6. uteris |
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7. mon pubis |
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8. premenstral |
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9. adnecka |
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10. gynacology |
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11. mitelshmers |
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12. ogenesis |
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13. dismennorrhea |
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14. estogen |
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Pronunciation
Provide the phonetic spelling of the terms below. In addition, using a recording tool, such as Vocaroo, record the following medical terms. For support on using Vocaroo, refer to the Vocaroo Tutorial.
1. hysterotomy
2. endometriosis
3. cervicitis
4. cystocele
5. intrauterine
6. lumpectomy
7. myometritis
8. rectovaginal
9. vaginitis
10. preeclampsia
11. bartholinitis
12. colposcope
Place the recording of your pronunciation of the medical terms here:
Fill in the Blank
1. The primary sex organs of the female are ______________.
2. Accessory female organs include ______________.
3. List the six organs/structures of the female reproductive system and their functions.
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4. What are the three layers of the uterine wall?
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5. What are two primary functions associated with the uterus?
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6. List three abnormal positions of the uterus and describe each.
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7. What are the functions of the fallopian tubes?
8. What are the functions of the vagina?
9. Name the two hormones produced by the ovaries.
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10. List and describe the three phases of the menstrual cycle.
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Case Study
To begin, review the medical record located in the Practical Application section of Chapter 17 in the textbook. Then, using the record, answer the questions below. Note: The questions below are different from the questions in the textbook.
1. What complaints did the patient present to the health professional?
2. What does gravida 2 and para 2 mean?
3. What condition is indicated in the assessment?
4. What type of allergies are listed on this SOAP document?
5. Why is checking the TSH, FSH, and estradiol levels recommended?
