gynecologic
Women's health specialty
Gynecologic means relating to gynecology—the branch of medicine dealing with the female reproductive system.
The term appears in medical contexts: gynecologic exam, gynecologic oncology, gynecologic surgery.
Also spelled gynaecologic in British English.
The more common form is gynecological.
Female reproductive organ
- ovariesEgg-producing organs
- cervixUterine opening to vagina
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- fallopian tubesDucts linking ovaries to womb
vagina · vulva · pelvic · ovarian · cervical · uterine · vaginal · vulvar
Displaced uterine tissue condition
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- ovarian cystFluid-filled growth on gonad
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
vaginitis · amenorrhea · dysmenorrhea · polyps · ectopic pregnancy · infertility · vaginismus · lichen sclerosus
Monthly uterine bleeding
- menopauseEnd of fertility
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
ovulation · fertility · contraception · perimenopause · HRT · cycle · premenstrual · hormone therapy
Magnified gynecological tissue examination
- hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
speculum · transvaginal · mammography · screening · cytology · sonogram · cervical smear · HPV test
Excision of the uterus
- curettageSurgical tissue removal procedure
- colposcopyMagnified gynecological tissue examination
- hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
myomectomy · conization · LEEP · ablation · dilation · tubal ligation · cystoscopy
Carrying developing offspring
- prenatalBefore birth
- gestationCarrying offspring in womb
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- deliveryConveyance of goods
postpartum · fetal · placenta · C-section · episiotomy · amniocentesis · midwifery · maternity
Malignancy of the womb's opening
- ovarian cancerMalignancy of egg-producing glands
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- radiotherapyMedical radiation for cancer
- stagingPreparing for presentation
remission · tumor · malignancy · adjuvant · debulking · BRCA · oncologist
uterus
Female reproductive organ
- ovariesEgg-producing organs
- cervixUterine opening to vagina
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
fallopian tubes · vagina · vulva · pelvic · ovarian · cervical · uterine · vaginal · vulvar · reproductive tract
endometriosis
Displaced uterine tissue condition
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- ovarian cystFluid-filled growth on gonad
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
prolapse · vaginitis · amenorrhea · dysmenorrhea · polyps · ectopic pregnancy · infertility · vaginismus · lichen sclerosus
menstruation
Monthly uterine bleeding
- menopauseEnd of fertility
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
hormones · ovulation · fertility · contraception · perimenopause · HRT · cycle · premenstrual · hormone therapy · menarche
colposcopy
Magnified gynecological tissue examination
- hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
laparoscopy · speculum · transvaginal · mammography · screening · cytology · sonogram · cervical smear · HPV test
hysterectomy
Excision of the uterus
- curettageSurgical tissue removal procedure
- colposcopyMagnified gynecological tissue examination
- hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
laparoscopy · myomectomy · conization · LEEP · ablation · dilation · tubal ligation · cystoscopy
pregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
delivery · postpartum · fetal · placenta · C-section · episiotomy · amniocentesis · midwifery · maternity · trimester
cervical cancer
Malignancy of the womb's opening
- ovarian cancerMalignancy of egg-producing glands
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- radiotherapyMedical radiation for cancer
staging · remission · tumor · malignancy · adjuvant · debulking · BRCA · oncologist
gynecologicurologic
Of urinary system medicine
men's health · urological · prostatic · testicular · penile