Endometrial Ablation Glossary of Terms
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Ablation: Removal or excision. Ablation is usually carried out surgically. For example, su... See the entire definition of AblationAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Anesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaBenign: Not malignant. A benign tumor is one that does not invade surrounding tissue or sp... See the entire definition of BenignBiopsy: 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 CervicalCervix: The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus, a hollow, ... See the entire definition of CervixDilate: To stretch or enlarge. Also known as dilatate. Discharge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeEdema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess fluid accumulation. Edema is oft... See the entire definition of EdemaEndometrial ablation: Removal of the lining of the womb. Removing the uterine lining decre... See the entire definition of Endometrial ablationEndometrium: The inner layer of the uterus. Fibroid: A common benign tumor of the uterus. Fibroids can be present without symptoms. Ho... See the entire definition of FibroidFibroids: Fibroids are common, benign tumors of smooth muscle in the uterus (womb). Uterin... See the entire definition of Fibroids
Genital: Pertaining to the external and/or internal organs of reproduction. Hormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneHormone therapy: Treatment of disease or symptoms with synthetic or naturally derived horm... See the entire definition of Hormone therapyHysterectomy: An operation to remove the uterus. Hysterectomies are most commonly performe... See the entire definition of HysterectomyInfection: 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 InfertilityIntrauterine: In the uterus. Laser: A powerful beam of light that is used in some types of surgery to cut or destroy ti... See the entire definition of LaserLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMenstrual: Pertaining to menstruation (the menses), as in last menstrual period, menstrua... See the entire definition of MenstrualMenstrual cramps: Cramping in the lower abdomen, usually in the first or second day of the... See the entire definition of Menstrual crampsNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaOB/GYN: A commonly used abbreviation. OB is short for obstetrics or for an obstetrician, ... See the entire definition of OB/GYNOperating room: A facility that is equipped for performing surgery. Abbreviated OR. Outpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of Outpatient
Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPregnancy: 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. Probe: (1) In surgery, a probe is a slender flexible rod with a blunt end used to e... See the entire definition of ProbePulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Pulmonary edema: Fluid in the lungs. Recurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentResolution: In genetics, the degree of molecular detail on a physical map of DNA. Resoluti... See the entire definition of ResolutionSuperficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superf... See the entire definition of SuperficialSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Uterine bleeding: See: Menstruation. See also Menometrorrhagia; Menorrhagia; Metrorrhagia.... See the entire definition of Uterine bleedingUterine lining: The inner layer of the uterus (womb); the cells that line the womb; anatom... See the entire definition of Uterine lining
Uterus: A hollow, pear-shaped organ that is located in a woman's lower abdomen, between th... See the entire definition of UterusVaginal discharge: Vaginal discharge is a fluid produced by glands in the vaginal wall and... See the entire definition of Vaginal discharge
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