Birth Control Intrauterine Devices (IUDS) Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Birth Control Intrauterine Devices (IUDS) article.
Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Abortion: In medicine, an abortion is the premature exit of the products of conception (t... See the entire definition of AbortionAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Artificial heart: A human-made heart. An artificial heart is a mechanical pump that is use... See the entire definition of Artificial heartBirth control: Birth control is the use of any practices, methods, or devices to prevent p... See the entire definition of Birth controlBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCancer of the cervix: See: Cervical cancer. Cervical: Having to do with any kind of neck, including the neck on which the head is perc... See the entire definition of CervicalCervix: The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus, a hollow, ... See the entire definition of CervixChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsChlamydia: The agent of a sexually transmitted disease, a type of bacteria found in the ce... See the entire definition of ChlamydiaEctopic: In the wrong place, out of place. For example, an ectopic kidney is a kidney that... See the entire definition of EctopicEctopic pregnancy: A pregnancy that is not in the uterus. The fertilized egg settles and g... See the entire definition of Ectopic pregnancyEndocrinology: The study of the medical aspects of hormones, including diseases and condit... See the entire definition of EndocrinologyFertilization: The process of combining the male gamete, or sperm, with the female gamete,... See the entire definition of FertilizationFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGenetics: The scientific study of heredity. Genetics pertains to humans and all other orga... See the entire definition of GeneticsGonorrhea: A bacterial infection that is transmitted by sexual contact. Gonorrhea is one o... See the entire definition of GonorrheaGynecology: The branch of medicine that is particularly concerned with the health of the f... See the entire definition of GynecologyHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart disease: Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is ... See the entire definition of Heart diseaseHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneHypertension: High blood pressure, defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceedi... See the entire definition of HypertensionImplantation: The act of setting in firmly. Incision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInfertility: Diminished or absent ability to conceive and bear offspring. A couple is cons... See the entire definition of InfertilityInsertion: A chromosome abnormality that is due to insertion of a segment from one chromos... See the entire definition of InsertionIntrauterine: In the uterus. Leukemia: Cancer of the blood cells. Strictly speaking, leukemia should refer only to canc... See the entire definition of LeukemiaLevonorgestrel: A progestin. Named levonorgestrel because it is the levorotatory form of n... See the entire definition of LevonorgestrelMedicaid: A number of US programs of public assistance for persons whose income is insuffi... See the entire definition of MedicaidMenstrual: Pertaining to menstruation (the menses), as in last menstrual period, menstrua... See the entire definition of MenstrualMenstrual cycle: The monthly cycle of changes in the ovaries and the lining of the uteru... See the entire definition of Menstrual cycleMiscarriage: Inadvertent loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable. A considerable pr... See the entire definition of MiscarriageMucus: A thick fluid that is produced by the lining of some organs of the body. Obstetrics: The art and science of managing pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium (the time... See the entire definition of ObstetricsOrgan: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganOvulation: The release of the ripe egg (ovum) from the ovary. The egg is released when the... See the entire definition of OvulationPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Progesterone: A female hormone, the principal hormone that prepares the uterus to receive ... See the entire definition of ProgesteroneProgestin: Any one of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone. Prophylactic: A preventive measure. The word comes from the Greek for "an advance guard," ... See the entire definition of ProphylacticSexually transmitted disease: Any disease transmitted by sexual contact; caused by microo... See the entire definition of Sexually transmitted diseaseSpeculum: An instrument that is used to widen the opening of the vagina so that the cervix... See the entire definition of SpeculumSperm: A sperm is the male "gamete" or sex cell. It combines with the female &qu... See the entire definition of SpermSTD: Sexually transmitted disease. Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTubes: The "tubes" are medically known as the Fallopian tubes. There are two Fallopian tub... See the entire definition of TubesUterine lining: The inner layer of the uterus (womb); the cells that line the womb; anatom... See the entire definition of Uterine liningUterus: A hollow, pear-shaped organ that is located in a woman's lower abdomen, between th... See the entire definition of UterusVagina: The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is ... See the entire definition of VaginaVentricular: Pertaining to the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart, as in ventricu... See the entire definition of VentricularWilson disease: An inherited disorder of copper metabolism that results in an abnormal acc... See the entire definition of Wilson disease |
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