Colposcopy Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Colposcopy 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. Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcetic acid: The acid most commonly associated with vinegar. Acetic acid is a two-carbon c... See the entire definition of Acetic acidAmbulatory: Able to walk about, not bedridden or immobile. Analysis: In psychology, a term for conversation-based therapeutic processes used to gain ... See the entire definition of AnalysisAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBinocular: 1. With both eyes, as in binocular vision. Biopsy: The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for ... See the entire definition of BiopsyCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCervical: Having to do with any kind of neck, including the neck on which the head is perc... See the entire definition of CervicalCervical cancer: Cancer of the entrance to the womb (uterus). The cervix is the lower, na... See the entire definition of Cervical cancerCervix: The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus, a hollow, ... See the entire definition of CervixChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart... See the entire definition of Chest painColposcopy: A procedure in which a lighted magnifying instrument called a colposcope (or v... See the entire definition of ColposcopyCurettage: Removal of tissue with a curette from the wall of a cavity or another surface. ... See the entire definition of CurettageDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessDouching: Using water or a medicated solution to clean the vagina and cervix or any other ... See the entire definition of DouchingEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEndocervical curettage: The removal of tissue from the inside of the cervix, using a spoon... See the entire definition of Endocervical curettageFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGenital: Pertaining to the external and/or internal organs of reproduction. Gynecology: The branch of medicine that is particularly concerned with the health of the f... See the entire definition of GynecologyIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionIodine: An element in the diet that is essential for the manufacture of hormones by the th... See the entire definition of IodineLabor: Childbirth, the process of delivering a baby and the placenta, membranes, and umbil... See the entire definition of LaborLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLens: The transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina. Microscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMicroscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicObstetrics: The art and science of managing pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium (the time... See the entire definition of ObstetricsPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPap Smear: A screening test for cervical cancer based on the examination of cells under th... See the entire definition of Pap SmearPap test: A screening test for cervical cancer that involves the microscopic examination o... See the entire definition of Pap testPapilloma: A small solid benign tumor with a clear-cut border that projects above the surr... See the entire definition of PapillomaPathologist: A physician who identifies diseases and conditions by studying abnormal cells... See the entire definition of PathologistPathology: The study of disease. Pathology has been defined as "that branch of medicine... See the entire definition of PathologyPelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPelvic exam: An examination of the organs of the female reproductive system. Pelvic pain: : Pain perceived in the area of the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen loc... See the entire definition of Pelvic painPharmacy: 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 PregnancySaline: Relating to salt. As an adjective, "saline" means "salty, containing salt." As a n... See the entire definition of SalineSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSpeculum: An instrument that is used to widen the opening of the vagina so that the cervix... See the entire definition of SpeculumTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Vagina: The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is ... See the entire definition of VaginaVaginal discharge: Vaginal discharge is a fluid produced by glands in the vaginal wall and... See the entire definition of Vaginal dischargeVulva: The female external genital organs, including the labia, clitoris, and entrance to ... See the entire definition of Vulva
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