1. colpitis: inflammation of the vagina
2. pyosalpinx: pus in the fallopian
tube
3. menometrorrhagia: rapid flow of bleeding
from the uterus at and between menstruation
4. Bartholin’s adenitis: inflammation
of Bartholin’s gland
5. episiorrhaphy: suture of ( a tear)
in the vulva
6. hymenotomy: incision into the hymen
7. oophorosalpingectomy: excision
of the ovary and fallopian tube
8. salpingostomy: creation of an artificial
opening in the fallopian tube
9. culdoscopy: visual examination
of the Douglas’ cul-de-sac
10. mammography: process of recording
(x-ray) of the breast
11. oligomenorrhea: scanty menstrual
flow
12. mastalgia: pain in the breast
13. gynecologist: physician who specializes
in gynecology
14. menarche: beginning of menstruation
15. speculum: instrument for opening
a body cavity to allow visual inspection
16. hysterosalpingogram: x-ray film
of the uterus and the fallopian tubes
17. culdoscope: instrument used for
visual examination of the Douglas’ cul-de-sac
18. gynopathic: pertaining to the
disease of women
19. episioperineoplasty: plastic repair
of the vulva and perineum
20. vesticovaginal fistula: opening
between the bladder and the vagina