1. REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
Yelisa Alcantara
Biology 120 Terminology for Medical Careers

2. Endometrium
 It is the uterine lining. Every month the
endometrium’s tissue is shed due to normal
hormonal changes of the menstrual period.”In a
normal pregnancy the fertilized ovum implants
in the endometrium, which can then provide
nourishment and protection for the developing
baby”.

3. Endometrium

4. Endometrium
 Endometrial Cancer-Is cancer of
the endometrial lining of the
uterus.
 Fibroid Tumor- Is a benign tumor
or growth. Even though fibroid
tumors can be found in the
myometrium and in the
perimetrium, it can also be found
in the endometrium. Fibroid
tumors in the uterus are the most
common tumors in women.
 Endometriosis-Abnormal
condition of the endometrium.
Where small fragments of the
endometrium migrate around the
pelvic area.
 Endometrial biopsy-Is taking a
sample of endometrium tissue
to be examined for any
abnormalities .Abbreviation of
this procedure is EMB.
Pathology Diagnostic Procedure

5. Total abdominal hysterectomy-
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
 Abbreviated TAH-BSO
 Is the removal of the entire uterus, cervix , both ovaries
and both fallopian tubes.

6. Total abdominal hysterectomy-
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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7. Gynecologist
 Gynecologist: Is a doctor that specializes in
treating diseases of the female reproductive
organs. The word "gynecologist" comes from the
Greek gyno, gynaikos meaning woman + logia
meaning study, so a gynecologist is literally a
student of women, a women's doctor.

8. Assignment
 10A-Select 3 statements. Complete the statements and
report on it.
 Question 7: The inner lining of the uterus is called the
endometrium.
 Question 10:One of the longest terms used in medical
terminology refers to the removal of the uterus, cervix,
ovaries, and fallopian tubes.This term is Total abdominal
hysterectomy-bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
 Question 2:A physician who specializes in the treatment of
women is called a(n)Gynecologist.

9. Sources
 Book: Fremgen, F.
Bonnie,Frucht,S.Suzanne.Medical Terminology:
A living Language.New Jersey :Pearson
Education,Inc.2009.Print
 Web: Andrew ,Jeff.”Endometrial Biopsy”
www.beliefnet.com.January 2008
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