HCM 205 Module Seven Worksheet
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
Write the definition of each word or abbreviation as it relates to this chapter.
•dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation
•hysterectomy a surgical removal of the uterus
•menopause is the natural cessation of menstruation occurring usually between the ages of 45 and 55
•endometriosis is the presence and growth of functioning endometrial tissue in places other than the uterus that often results in severe pain and infertility
•PMS are a varying constellation of symptoms manifested by some women prior to menstruation that may include emotional instability, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, depression, headache, edema, and abdominal pain
•GYN is a branch of medicine that deals with the disease and routine physical care of the reproductive system of women•HSV is either of two herpesviruses that cause herpes simplex
•uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus thatoften appear during childbearing years
•laparoscopy is visual examination of the inside of the abdomen
•Ortho Evra is used for a contraceptive transdermal patch containing norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol
•WNL within normal limits
•FSH is a hormone from an anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of the ovum-containing follicles in the ovary and that activates sperm-forming cells
•Pap a method or a test based on it for the early detection of cancer especially of the uterine cervix that involves staining exfoliated cells by a special technique which differentiates diseased tissue—called also Papanicolaou smear
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.
•gynecologist
Suffix and its meaning: -ist one who specializes
Prefix and its meaning: gynec/o female
Combining form and its meaning: log- study
Medical word definition: physician who specializes in the study and diseases of female reproductive
•amenorrhea
Suffix and its meaning: -rrhea flow
Prefix and its meaning: a- lack of
Combining form and its meaning: men/o month, menses, menstruation
Medical word definition: lack of monthly flow
•endometriosis
Suffix and its meaning: -osis condition
Prefix and its meaning: endo- within
Combining form and its meaning: metr/i uterus
Medical word definition: endometrial tissue has been displaced to the abdominal or pelvic cavity
•mammoplasty
Suffix and its meaning: -plasty surgical repair
Combining form and its meaning: mamm/o breast
Medical word definition: surgical repair of the breast
•oligomenorrhea
Suffix and its meaning: -rrhea flow
Prefix and its meaning: oligo- scanty
Combining form and its meaning: men/o month, menses, menstruation
Medical word definition: scanty (small) monthly flow
•intrauterine
Suffix and its meaning: -ine pertaining to
Prefix and its meaning: intra- within
Root and its meaning: uter uterus
Medical word definition: pertaining to within the uterus
•menopause
Suffix and its meaning: pause cessation
Combining form and its meaning: men/o month, menses, menstruation
Medical word definition: cessation of monthly flow
•hysteroscope
Suffix and its meaning: -scope instrument for examining
Combining form and its meaning: hyster/o womb, uterus
Medical word definition: instrument used at 12 weeks of gestation for any defects
•menorrhagia
Suffix and its meaning: -rrhagia to burst forth
Combining form and its meaning: men/o month, menses, menstruation
Medical word definition: excessive uterine bleeding during menses, number of times or amount of blood or could be both
•oophorectomy
Suffix and its meaning: -ectomy surgical excision
Root and its meaning: oophor ovary
Medical word definition: surgical excision of an ovary
•salpingectomy
Suffix and its meaning: -ectomy surgical excision
Root and its meaning: salping fallopian tube
Medical word definition: surgical excision of a fallopian tube
•hysterectomy
Suffix and its meaning: -ectomy surgical excision
Root and its meaning: hyster womb, uterus
Medical word definition: surgical excision of the uterus
Provide the correct medical term for each of the following:
•first-time pregnancy: primigravida
•first stool of a newborn: meconium
•woman who has never been pregnant: nulligravida
•lack of monthly flow: amenorrhea
•refers to pregnancy: obsetrics
•process of preventing conception: birth control
•fibrous tissue tumor: fibroma
•vaginal discharge occurring after childbirth: loch
•male or female reproductive organs: ovaries or testes
•study of the female: gynecology
•woman given birth to two or more children: multigravida
•within the uterus: intrauterine
•normal monthly flow: menorrhea
•scanty monthly flow: oligomenorrhea
•pertaining to after sexual intercourse: postcoital
•difficult and painful childbirth: dystocia
•pertaining to the rectum and vagina: rectovaginal
Write the abbreviation.
•Cesarean section: CS, C-section
•Hormone therapy: HT
•Dysfunctional uterine bleeding: DUB
•Human chorionic gonadotropin: hCG
•Nonstress test: NST
•Chorionic villus sampling: CVS
•Fetal heartbeat: FHB
•Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling: PUBS
•Pregnancy-induced hypertension: PIH
•Toxic shock syndrome: TSS
Spelling Challenge
Spell each term correctly in the space provided.
Incorrect Spelling
Correct Spelling
•salpingitis
•retroversion
•ovulation
•fertilization
•endometrium
•uterus
•mons pubis
•premenstrual
•adnexa
•gynecology
•mittelschmertz
•oogenesis
•dysmenorrhea
•estrogen
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.hysterotomyhis-tə-ˈrät-ə-mē
2.endometriosisˌen-dō-ˌmē-trē-ˈō-səs
3.cervicitisˌsər-və-ˈsīt-əs
4.cystoceleˈsis-tə-ˌsēl
5.intrauterineˌin-trə, -(ˌ)trä or -ˈyüt-ə-rən, -ˌrīn
6.lumpectomyˌləm-ˈpek-tə-mē
7.myometritisˌmī-ō-mə-ˈtrīt-əs
8.rectovaginalrek-to-ˈvaj-ən-əl
9.vaginitisvaj-ə-ˈnīt-əs
10. preeclampsiaprē-i-ˈklam(p)-sē-ə
11. bartholinitisbär-ˌtō-lə-ˈnīt-əs
12. colposcopeˈkäl-pə-ˌskōp
Place the recording of your pronunciation of the medical terms here:
https://vocaroo.com/i/s1mrpb9EWxXW
Fill in the Blank
•The primary sex organs of the female are Ovaries that produce ova and hormones and accessory organs.
•Accessory female organs include uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, the vulva, and mammary glands.
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•List the six organs/structures of the female reproductive system and their functions.
•Uterus. Provides a place for development for a fetus.
•Fallopian tubes. Transports ovum from the ovary to the uterus and places spermatozoa from the uterus toward each ovary.
•Ovaries produce ova and hormones.
•Vagina. Birth canal. Intercourse. Menstruation.
•Vulva. External female genitalia.
•Breast. Produces milk.
•What are the three layers of the uterine wall?
•Endometrium
•Myometrium
•Perimetrium
•What are two primary functions associated with the uterus?
•Provides a place for development for a fetus.
•Contracts to push out the fetus during birth process.
•List three abnormal positions of the uterus and describe each.
•A retroversion uterus (tilted uterus, tipped uterus) is tilted toward the spine.
•A Anteversion uterus is titled forward further than normal.
•Retroflexion uterus is tilting backwards.
•What are the functions of the fallopian tubes?
Transmission the of ova from the ovary to the uterus and providing the necessary environment for fertilization and for initial development of the conceptus.
•What are the functions of the vagina?
To serve as the passageway for the elimination of menstrual fluids; sexual intercourse and hold sperm prior to its passage into the uterus; and to serve as the birth canal for the fetus during childbirth and delivery.
•Name the two hormones produced by the ovaries.
•Progesterone
•Estrogen
•List and describe the three phases of the menstrual cycle.
•Day 1 of the cycle, the thickened lining, endometrium, of the uterus begins to shed.
•The follicular phase, an egg follicle on an ovary gets ready to release an egg.
•Luteal phase starts on ovulation day, the day the egg is released from the egg follicle on the ovary.
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.
•What complaints did the patient present to the health professional?
Irregular periods, hot flashes, and trouble sleeping.
•What does gravida 2 and para 2 mean?
2 pregnancies after 24 weeks and 2 births after 24 weeks.
•What condition is indicated in the assessment?
Perimenopause.
•What type of allergies are listed on this SOAP document?
Penicillin.
•Why is checking the TSH, FSH, and estradiol levels recommended?
To rule out thyroid disorder and get baseline hormone levels.
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