Genitourinary Medical Terminology Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of Abortion (GPA)?

Terminated pregnancies, spontaneous or induced.

What does Adnexa refer to in gynecology?

Appendages; the ovaries and fallopian tubes.

What is the Cervical Os?

Opening of the cervix.

What is Cervical Motion Tenderness (CMT) indicative of?

Often indicative of PID. Signup and view all the answers

What does CVA tenderness indicate?

Tenderness over the kidneys. Signup and view all the answers

What is Dysmenorrhea?

Painful menstruation. Signup and view all the answers

What does Dysuria mean?

Painful urination. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Ectopic pregnancy?

Egg developing outside the uterus. Signup and view all the answers

What is Endometriosis?

Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside of the uterus. Signup and view all the answers

What does Frequency refer to in the context of urination?

Urinating often. Signup and view all the answers

What does GPA stand for?

Gravida/Para/Abortion. Signup and view all the answers

What does Gravid mean?

The state of being pregnant. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hematuria indicate?

Blood in the urine. Signup and view all the answers

What does Inguinal refer to?

Pertaining to the groin area. Signup and view all the answers

What is Nephrolithiasis?

Kidney stones. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ovarian torsion?

Twisting of the ovarian artery or vein. Signup and view all the answers

What is Pyelonephritis?

Infection of the kidneys. Signup and view all the answers

What does Retention refer to in a medical context?

Inability to urinate. Signup and view all the answers

What is Spotting?

Passing very small amounts of blood from the vagina. Signup and view all the answers

What does Torsion refer to?

Twisting of an organ on its own. Signup and view all the answers

What is Testicular torsion?

Twisting of the spermatic cord. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Straight catheter?

A straight tube inserted to drain urine then immediately removed. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Abortion (GPA)

Refers to both spontaneous and induced terminations of pregnancy.
GPA: Gravida/Para/Abortion is a system for documenting pregnancy history.

Adnexa

Appendages in gynecology, specifically the ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Cervical Os

The opening of the cervix.
Remains closed unless expelling tissue.

Cervical Motion Tenderness (CMT)

Pain elicited by moving the cervix.
Often indicative of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).

CVA Tenderness

Tenderness over the costovertebral angle.
Typically related to kidney issues.

Dysmenorrhea

Describes painful menstruation.

Dysuria

Refers to painful or difficult urination.

Ectopic Pregnancy

Occurs when an egg develops outside the uterus.
High risk of rupture, posing significant danger to health.

Endometriosis

Condition where functional endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus.

Frequency

Describes the condition of urinating often.

Gravida/Para/Abortion (GPA)

Gravida: Total number of pregnancies.
Para: Number of viable offspring delivered.
Abortion: Total number of terminated pregnancies.

Gravid

Refers to the state of being pregnant.

Hematuria

Presence of blood in the urine.

Inguinal

Pertains to the groin area of the body.

Nephrolithiasis

Medical term for kidney stones, also known as renal calculi.

Ovarian Torsion

Twisting of the ovarian artery or vein, which can compromise blood flow.

Pyelonephritis

A kidney infection that can lead to severe complications if untreated.

Retention

Inability to urinate, which can lead to discomfort and further complications.

Spotting

Refers to the passing of small amounts of blood from the vagina.

Torsion

Twisting of an organ around itself, potentially leading to compromised blood flow.

Testicular Torsion

Twisting of the spermatic cord, requiring immediate medical intervention.

Straight Catheter

A straight tube inserted to drain urine, then removed after use.

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Test your knowledge of genitourinary medical terminology with these flashcards. Each card provides key terms and definitions relevant to obstetrics and gynecology. Perfect for medical students and practitioners looking to enhance their vocabulary.