Ovarian Cysts Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Ovarian Cysts article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: 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. Anemia: The condition of having a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells or quantity ... See the entire definition of AnemiaAntigen: A substance that the immune system perceives as being foreign or dangerous. The b... See the entire definition of AntigenAssay: An assay is an analysis done to determine:
Benign: 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 BiopsyBirth control: Birth control is the use of any practices, methods, or devices to prevent p... See the entire definition of Birth controlBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBowel: The small and large intestine. Breast cancer: Breast cancer is diagnosed with self- and physician-examination of the brea... See the entire definition of Breast cancerCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCardiovascular: Relating to the circulatory system, which comprises the heart and blood ve... See the entire definition of CardiovascularCartilage: Firm, rubbery tissue that cushions bones at joints. A flexible kind of cartilag... See the entire definition of CartilageCervix: The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus, a hollow, ... See the entire definition of CervixChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCorpus: The body of the uterus. Corpus luteum cyst: : This type of functional ovarian cyst occurs after an egg has been ... See the entire definition of Corpus luteum cystCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanCuldocentesis: The puncture and aspiration (withdrawal) of fluid from the rectouterine pou... See the entire definition of CuldocentesisCyst: A closed sac or capsule, usually filled with fluid or semisolid material. Cystadenoma: A cystadenoma is a type of benign tumor that develops from ovarian tissue. T... See the entire definition of CystadenomaCysts: Cysts are abnormal, closed sac-like structures within a tissue that contain a liqui... See the entire definition of CystsDermoid: Also called a dermoid cyst of the ovary, this is a bizarre tumor, usually benign,... See the entire definition of DermoidDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessEctopic: 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 pregnancyEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEndocrine: Pertaining to hormones and the glands that make and secrete them into the blood... See the entire definition of EndocrineEndometrial cancer: Cancer of the womb (the uterus ). Endometrial cancer occurs most often... See the entire definition of Endometrial cancerEndometrioid cyst: : Part of the condition known as endometriosis, this type of cyst is fo... See the entire definition of Endometrioid cystEndometrioma: : Part of the condition known as endometriosis. Endometrioma is a type of cy... See the entire definition of EndometriomaEndometriosis: The presence of tissue that normally grows inside the uterus (womb) in an ... See the entire definition of EndometriosisEndovaginal ultrasound: This type of imaging test is a special form of ultrasound develope... See the entire definition of Endovaginal ultrasoundEpithelial: Relating to the epithelium. Estrogen: A female steroid hormone that is produced by the ovaries and, in lesser amounts,... See the entire definition of EstrogenFertility: The ability to conceive and bear children, the ability to become pregnant throu... See the entire definition of FertilityFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFibroids: Fibroids are common, benign tumors of smooth muscle in the uterus (womb). Uterin... See the entire definition of FibroidsGlucose: The simple sugar that is the chief source of energy. Glucose is found in the bloo... See the entire definition of GlucoseGonadotropin: Hormones that are secreted by the pituitary gland, and that affect the func... See the entire definition of GonadotropinHemorrhagic: Pertaining to bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. Hemorrhagic cyst: : This type of functional cyst occurs when bleeding occurs within a cyst... See the entire definition of Hemorrhagic cystHigh blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneHypothyroid: Deficiency of thyroid hormone which is normally made by the thyroid gland wh... See the entire definition of HypothyroidismIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenImplantation: The act of setting in firmly. Incision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Indicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInfertility: Diminished or absent ability to conceive and bear offspring. A couple is cons... See the entire definition of InfertilityInsulin: A natural hormone made by the pancreas that controls the level of the sugar gluco... See the entire definition of InsulinInsulin resistance: The diminished ability of cells to respond to the action of insulin in... See the entire definition of Insulin resistanceLaparoscope: An instrument through which structures within the abdomen and pelvis can be s... See the entire definition of LaparoscopeLaparoscopic: 1. Pertaining to the procedure of laparoscopy. Laparoscopy: A type of surgery in which small incisions are made in the abdominal wall thr... See the entire definition of LaparoscopyLaparotomy: An operation to open the abdomen. For example, laparotomy is used to remove ca... See the entire definition of LaparotomyLow blood pressure: Any blood pressure that is below the normal expected for an individua... See the entire definition of Low blood pressureMagnetic resonance imaging: A procedure that uses magnetism, radio waves, and a computer t... See the entire definition of Magnetic resonance imagingMalignant: 1. Tending to be severe and become progressively worse, as in malignant ... See the entire definition of MalignantMenstrual: 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 cycleMenstruation: The periodic blood that flows as a discharge from the uterus. Also called me... See the entire definition of MenstruationMetabolic: Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur wit... See the entire definition of MetabolicMiscarriage: Inadvertent loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable. A considerable pr... See the entire definition of MiscarriageMittelschmerz: Pain due to ovulation that usually occurs at the midpoint between the menst... See the entire definition of MittelschmerzMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Narcotic: 1. A drug that causes insensibility or stupor. A narcotic induces narcosi... See the entire definition of NarcoticNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaOvarian: Of or pertaining to the ovary. Ovarian cancer: A malignant tumor of the ovary, the egg sac in a female. Women who have a ... See the entire definition of Ovarian cancerOvarian cyst: A fluid-filled sac in the ovary. Ovary: The female gonad, one of a pair of reproductive glands in women. The ovaries are lo... See the entire definition of OvaryOvulation: 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 PainPCOS: Polycystic ovary syndrome. Pelvic: 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 painPelvis: The lower part of the abdomen, located between the hip bones. Structures in the fe... See the entire definition of PelvisPhysiologic: Something that is normal, that is due neither to anything pathologic nor sign... See the entire definition of PhysiologicPolycystic ovarian syndrome: Abbreviated PCOS. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition ... See the entire definition of Polycystic ovarian syndromePolycystic ovary syndrome: Abbreviated PCOS. Polcystic ovary syndrome is a condition in wo... See the entire definition of Polycystic ovary syndromePostmenopausal: After menopause, the period of time after a woman has experienced 12 conse... See the entire definition of PostmenopausalPregnancy: 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. Prescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionProbe: (1) In surgery, a probe is a slender flexible rod with a blunt end used to e... See the entire definition of ProbePrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisResistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceRupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSerum: The clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood. Serum differs from plas... See the entire definition of SerumShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderShoulder pain: Pain in the shoulder due to an injury or disease. The design of the shoulde... See the entire definition of Shoulder painSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Surgeon: 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 SurgerySyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Teratoma: A type of germ cell tumor that may contain several different types of tissue and... See the entire definition of TeratomaTestosterone: A "male hormone" -- a sex hormone produced by the testes that encourages th... See the entire definition of TestosteroneTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Tubal pregnancy: A pregnancy that is not in the usual place within the uterus but is locat... See the entire definition of Tubal pregnancyTumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorType 2 diabetes: See Diabetes, type 2. Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundUterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus (the womb). They are th... See the entire definition of Uterine fibroidsUterus: 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 VaginaWarfarin: An anticoagulant drug (brand names: Coumarin, Panwarfin, Sofarin) taken to prev... See the entire definition of WarfarinWeight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (die... See the entire definition of Weight loss
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