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Infection of the vagina caused by one of the many species of fungus called Candida. A change in the chemical balance in the vagina allows the fungus to grow too rapidly and cause symptom
v vulva
The external genitalia of the female, composed of the mons pubis, the labia majora and minora, the clitoris, the vestibule of the vagina and its glands, and the opening of the urethra an
Inflammation of the vagina. [vagina + G. -itis, inflammation] WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Dictionary"
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a combined vaginal and abdominal surgical dissection that allows partial or complete removal of vagina, vulva, rectum, and perineum (abdominoperineal approach) as well as pelvic organs;
v uterus
The hollow muscular organ in which the ootid is developed into the embryo and fetus; it is about 7.5-cm long in a nonpregnant woman; consists of a main portion (body) with an elongated l
leakage of urine by unintended detrusor contraction with a strong desire to void. WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Dictionary"
Inflammation of the urethra. [ureth- + G. -itis, inflammation] WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Dictionary"
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v urethra
The canal leading from the bladder, discharging the urine externally. [G. our?thra] WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Diction
interruption of the continuity of the oviducts by cutting, cautery, or by a plastic or metal device to prevent future conception. WebMD Medical Re
Disease caused by infection with a species of protozoon of the genus Trichomonas or related genera. WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medica
Type of urinary incontinence characterized by loss of urine following some sudden strain on the body such as coughing or laughing. [] WebMD Defi
A general term for the abnormal growth of squamous cells on the surface of the cervix. The changes in the cells are described as low grade or high grade, depending on how much of the cer
Inspection, through an endoscope, of the interior of the sigmoid colon. WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Dictionary"
Removal of the uterine tube. Syn: tubectomy [salping- + G. ektom?, excision] WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Dictionar
acute inflammation of the renal parenchyma and pelvis characterized by small cortical abscesses and yellowish streaks in the medulla resulting from the accumulation of pus in the collect
downward movement of the uterus due to laxity and atony of the muscular and fascial structures of the pelvic floor, usually resulting from injuries of childbirth or advanced age; prolaps
An antiestrogenic steroid, believed to be the active principle of the corpus luteum, isolated from the corpus luteum and placenta or synthetically prepared; used to correct abnormalities
in women of reproductive age, a constellation of emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms that occur in the luteal (premenstrual) phase of the menstrual cycle and subside with the on
v polyp
A general descriptive term used with reference to any mass of tissue that bulges or projects outward or upward from the normal surface level, thereby being macroscopically visible as a h
v pessary
An appliance of varied form, introduced into the vagina to support the uterus or to correct any displacement. A medicated vaginal suppository. [L. pessa
The 3- to 5-year period prior to menopause during which estrogen levels begin to drop. WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Dictionary"
An infection of the female reproductive organs usually contracted through sexual contact. [] WebMD Definition
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A screening test in which a sample of cells is taken from a woman's cervix. The test is used to detect changes in the cells of the cervix. [] We
Release of an ovum from the ovarian follicle. WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Dictionary"
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involuntary loss of urine associated with overdistention of the bladder, with or without a detrusor contraction. Syn: paradoxical incontinence, passive incontinence
