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"uterine cancer"of or involving the uterus
Definition that contains uterine
- loop an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop
- diaphragm a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
- contraception birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
- effacement shortening of the uterine cervix and thinning of its walls as it is dilated during labor
- cervical glands mucus-secreting glands in the mucosa of the uterine cervix
- papanicolaou test a method of examining stained cells in a cervical smear for early diagnosis of uterine cancer
- hypermenorrhea abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged
- nabothian cyst a cyst that forms in the nabothian glands of the uterine cervix
- electronic foetal monitor an electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother's uterine contractions during childbirth
- pessary a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix