MDC 3 Exam 1 Key Terms – EXAM STUDY
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Adnexa - ANSWER the fallopian tubes and ovaries
Amenorrhea - ANSWER absence of menstrual flow
Cervix - ANSWER bottom (inferior) part of the uterus that is located in the vagina
Corpus Luteum - ANSWER site within a follicle that changes after ovulation
Cystocele - ANSWER a bulge caused by the bladder protruding into the vagina
Dysmenorrhea - ANSWER painful menstruation
Dyspareunia - ANSWER difficult or painful penile-vaginal intercourse
Endometrial Ablation - ANSWER procedure performed through a hysteroscope in which the
lining of the uterus is burned away or ablated to treat abnormal uterine bleeding
Endometrium - ANSWER mucous membrane lining of the uterus
, Estrogens - ANSWER several hormones produced in the ovaries that develop and maintain
the female reproductive system
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - ANSWER hormone released by the pituitary gland to
stimulate estrogen production and ovulation
Fornix - ANSWER upper part of the vagina
Fundus - ANSWER the rounded upper portion of the uterus
Graafian Follicle - ANSWER cystic structure that develops on the ovary as ovulation begins
Hymen - ANSWER tissue that covers the vaginal opening partially or completely before
vaginal penetration
Hysteroscopy - ANSWER an endoscopic procedure performed using a long telescope like
instrument inserted through the cervix to diagnose uterine problems
Introitus - ANSWER perineal opening to the vagina
Luteal Phase - ANSWER stage in the menstrual cycle in which the endometrium becomes
thicker and more vascular
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) - ANSWER hormone released by the pituitary gland that
stimulates progesterone production
Menarche - ANSWER beginning of menstrual function
,Menopause - ANSWER permanent cessation of menstruation resulting from the loss of
ovarian follicular activity
Menstruation - ANSWER sloughing and discharge of the lining of the uterus if conception
does not take place
Ovaries - ANSWER almond-shaped reproductive organs that produce eggs at ovulation and
play a major role in hormone production
Ovulation - ANSWER discharge of a mature ovum from the ovary
Perimenopause - ANSWER the period around menopause
Progesterone - ANSWER hormone produced by the corpus luteum that prepares the uterus
for receiving the fertilized ovum
Proliferative Phase - ANSWER stage in the menstrual cycle before ovulation when the
endometrium increases
Rectocele - ANSWER bulging of the rectum into the vagina
Secretory Phase - ANSWER stage of the menstrual cycle in which the endometrium becomes
thickened, becomes more vascular, and ovulation occurs
Uterine Prolapse - ANSWER the cervix and uterus descend into the lower vagina
, Abscess - ANSWER a collection of purulent material
Bartholin Cyst - ANSWER a cyst in a paired Bartholin or vestibular gland in the vulva
Brachytherapy - ANSWER delivery of radiation therapy through internal implants to a
localized area of tissue
Candidiasis - ANSWER infection caused by Candida species or yeast; also referred to as
monilial vaginitis or yeast infection
Condylomata - ANSWER warty growths indicative of the human papillomavirus
Cryotherapy - ANSWER destruction of tissue by freezing (e.g., with liquid nitrogen)
Dysplasia - ANSWER term related to abnormal cell changes; may be found on Pap smear and
cervical biopsy reports
Endocervicitis - ANSWER inflammation of the mucosa and the glands of the cervix
Endometriosis - ANSWER endometrial tissue in abnormal locations; causes pain with
menstruation, scarring, and possible infertility
Enterocele - ANSWER a protrusion of the intestinal wall into the vagina
Fibroid Tumor - ANSWER usually benign tumor arising from the muscle tissue of the uterus
GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <NEWEST VERSION>
Adnexa - ANSWER the fallopian tubes and ovaries
Amenorrhea - ANSWER absence of menstrual flow
Cervix - ANSWER bottom (inferior) part of the uterus that is located in the vagina
Corpus Luteum - ANSWER site within a follicle that changes after ovulation
Cystocele - ANSWER a bulge caused by the bladder protruding into the vagina
Dysmenorrhea - ANSWER painful menstruation
Dyspareunia - ANSWER difficult or painful penile-vaginal intercourse
Endometrial Ablation - ANSWER procedure performed through a hysteroscope in which the
lining of the uterus is burned away or ablated to treat abnormal uterine bleeding
Endometrium - ANSWER mucous membrane lining of the uterus
, Estrogens - ANSWER several hormones produced in the ovaries that develop and maintain
the female reproductive system
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - ANSWER hormone released by the pituitary gland to
stimulate estrogen production and ovulation
Fornix - ANSWER upper part of the vagina
Fundus - ANSWER the rounded upper portion of the uterus
Graafian Follicle - ANSWER cystic structure that develops on the ovary as ovulation begins
Hymen - ANSWER tissue that covers the vaginal opening partially or completely before
vaginal penetration
Hysteroscopy - ANSWER an endoscopic procedure performed using a long telescope like
instrument inserted through the cervix to diagnose uterine problems
Introitus - ANSWER perineal opening to the vagina
Luteal Phase - ANSWER stage in the menstrual cycle in which the endometrium becomes
thicker and more vascular
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) - ANSWER hormone released by the pituitary gland that
stimulates progesterone production
Menarche - ANSWER beginning of menstrual function
,Menopause - ANSWER permanent cessation of menstruation resulting from the loss of
ovarian follicular activity
Menstruation - ANSWER sloughing and discharge of the lining of the uterus if conception
does not take place
Ovaries - ANSWER almond-shaped reproductive organs that produce eggs at ovulation and
play a major role in hormone production
Ovulation - ANSWER discharge of a mature ovum from the ovary
Perimenopause - ANSWER the period around menopause
Progesterone - ANSWER hormone produced by the corpus luteum that prepares the uterus
for receiving the fertilized ovum
Proliferative Phase - ANSWER stage in the menstrual cycle before ovulation when the
endometrium increases
Rectocele - ANSWER bulging of the rectum into the vagina
Secretory Phase - ANSWER stage of the menstrual cycle in which the endometrium becomes
thickened, becomes more vascular, and ovulation occurs
Uterine Prolapse - ANSWER the cervix and uterus descend into the lower vagina
, Abscess - ANSWER a collection of purulent material
Bartholin Cyst - ANSWER a cyst in a paired Bartholin or vestibular gland in the vulva
Brachytherapy - ANSWER delivery of radiation therapy through internal implants to a
localized area of tissue
Candidiasis - ANSWER infection caused by Candida species or yeast; also referred to as
monilial vaginitis or yeast infection
Condylomata - ANSWER warty growths indicative of the human papillomavirus
Cryotherapy - ANSWER destruction of tissue by freezing (e.g., with liquid nitrogen)
Dysplasia - ANSWER term related to abnormal cell changes; may be found on Pap smear and
cervical biopsy reports
Endocervicitis - ANSWER inflammation of the mucosa and the glands of the cervix
Endometriosis - ANSWER endometrial tissue in abnormal locations; causes pain with
menstruation, scarring, and possible infertility
Enterocele - ANSWER a protrusion of the intestinal wall into the vagina
Fibroid Tumor - ANSWER usually benign tumor arising from the muscle tissue of the uterus
