Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Terminology Glossary
Adhesions
Scarring that binds together the surfaces of tissues inside the abdomen or uterus.
Anesthesia
Relief of pain by loss of sensation.
Antibiotics
Drugs that treat infections.
Biopsy
A minor surgical procedure to remove a small piece of tissue that is then examined under a microscope in a laboratory.
Bladder
A muscular organ in which urine is stored.
Cervix
The lower, narrow end of the uterus, which protrudes into the vagina.
Cystocele
Bulging of the bladder neck into the vagina.
Cystourethrocele
Bulging of the bladder neck into the vagina.
Diuretics
Drugs given to increase the production of urine.
Diverticulum
An abnormal pouch or sac in an internal organ or structure
Ectopic Pregnancy
A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg begins to grow in a place other than inside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes.
Endometriosis
A condition in which tissue similar to that normally lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, usually on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other pelvic structures.
Enterocele
Bulging of the intestine into the upper part of the vagina.
Estrogen
A female hormone produced in the ovaries that stimulates the growth of the lining of the uterus.