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Salpingostomy Salpingostomy
Salpingostomy Definition A salpingostomy is a surgical incision into a fallopian tube. This procedure may be done to repair a damaged tube or to remove an ectopic pregnancy (one that occurs outside of the uterus). Purpose The fallopian tubes are the structures that carry a... Read more
uterus uterus
uterus in most female mammals, hollow muscular organ in which the fetus develops and from which it is delivered at the end of pregnancy . The human uterus is pear-shaped and about 3 in. (7.6 cm) long (it expands greatly during pregnancy); it normally lies in the pelvis, where it is supported by a... Read more
Myometrium Myometrium
myometrium (my-oh-mee-tri-ŭm) n. the muscular tissue of the uterus, which surrounds the endometrium. It is composed of smooth muscle that undergoes small regular spontaneous contractions.... Read more
fallopian tube fallopian tube
fallopian tube , either of a pair of tubes extending from the uterus to the paired ovaries in the human female, also called oviducts, technically known as the uterine tube. At one end the long, slender fallopian tube opens into the uterus; the other end expands into a funnel shape near the ovary.... Read more
placenta placenta
placenta or afterbirth, organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. It is a unique characteristic of the higher (or placental) mammals. In humans it is a thick mass, about 7 in. (18 cm) in diameter, liberally supplied with blood vessels. The placenta is attached to the uterus, and the... Read more
IUCD IUCD
IUCD (intrauterine contraceptive device) n. a plastic or metal coil, spiral, or other shape, about 25 mm long, that is inserted into the cavity of the uterus to prevent conception. Its exact mode of action is unknown but it is thought to interfere with implantation of the embryo. See also... Read more
pessary pessary
pessary (pess-er-i) n. 1. a plastic device, often ring-shaped, that fits into the vagina and keeps the uterus in position: used to treat prolapse. 2. (vaginal suppository) a plug or cylinder of soft material containing a drug that is fitted into the vagina for the treatment of such disorders as... Read more
menstruation menstruation
menstruation periodic flow of blood and cells from the lining of the uterus in humans and most other primates, occurring about every 28 days in women. Menstruation commences at puberty (usually between age 10 and 17). The onset of menstruation, called menarche, signals the body's coming readiness... Read more
IUD IUD
IUD Definition An IUD is an intrauterine device made of plastic and/or copper that is inserted into the womb (uterus) by way of the vaginal canal. One type releases a hormone (progesterone), and is replaced each year. The second type is made of copper and can be left in place for five years. The... Read more
Relaxin Relaxin
relaxin (ri-laks-in) n. a hormone, secreted by the placenta in the terminal stages of pregnancy, that causes the cervix of the uterus to dilate and prepares the uterus for the action of oxytocin during labour.... Read more

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