TEST BANK For Gynecologic Health Care: With an Introduction
to Prenatal and Postpartum Care, 4th Edition by Kerri Durnell
Schuiling, Verified Chapters 1 - 35, Complete Newest Version
amniocentesis - ANSWER: surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amniotic sac
amniotic fluid - ANSWER: fluid that is contained within the amniotic sac
endocervicitis - ANSWER: inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix
chorionic - ANSWER: pertaining to the outer wall of the membrane enclosing the
fetus
amnion - ANSWER: the inner membrane surrounding the fetus
colposcopy - ANSWER: using an instrument to view the vagina
culdocentesis - ANSWER: surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac
episiotomy - ANSWER: Incision of the perineum during childbirth
galactorrhea - ANSWER: abnormally large amount of milk discharge from the breasts
hysterectomy - ANSWER: removal of the uterus
lactation - ANSWER: secretion of milk
mammary - ANSWER: pertaining to the breasts
mammoplasty - ANSWER: surgical repair of the breasts
mastitis - ANSWER: inflammation of a breast
mastectomy - ANSWER: removal of a breast
amenorrhea - ANSWER: no menstrual flow
dysmenorrhea - ANSWER: pain during mestruation
oligomenorrhea - ANSWER: small amount of flow during menstruation
menorrhagia - ANSWER: Excessive discharge of blood during menstruation
metorrhagia - ANSWER: Excessive discharge between periods
to Prenatal and Postpartum Care, 4th Edition by Kerri Durnell
Schuiling, Verified Chapters 1 - 35, Complete Newest Version
amniocentesis - ANSWER: surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amniotic sac
amniotic fluid - ANSWER: fluid that is contained within the amniotic sac
endocervicitis - ANSWER: inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix
chorionic - ANSWER: pertaining to the outer wall of the membrane enclosing the
fetus
amnion - ANSWER: the inner membrane surrounding the fetus
colposcopy - ANSWER: using an instrument to view the vagina
culdocentesis - ANSWER: surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac
episiotomy - ANSWER: Incision of the perineum during childbirth
galactorrhea - ANSWER: abnormally large amount of milk discharge from the breasts
hysterectomy - ANSWER: removal of the uterus
lactation - ANSWER: secretion of milk
mammary - ANSWER: pertaining to the breasts
mammoplasty - ANSWER: surgical repair of the breasts
mastitis - ANSWER: inflammation of a breast
mastectomy - ANSWER: removal of a breast
amenorrhea - ANSWER: no menstrual flow
dysmenorrhea - ANSWER: pain during mestruation
oligomenorrhea - ANSWER: small amount of flow during menstruation
menorrhagia - ANSWER: Excessive discharge of blood during menstruation
metorrhagia - ANSWER: Excessive discharge between periods
