Chapters 3-4:
- carcinoma- a malignant and invasive epithelial tumor that spreads by metastasis and often recurs after excision; cancer. (pg.27)
- endometriosis- the presence of uterine lining in other pelvic organs, especially the ovaries, characterized by cyst formation, adhesions, and menstrual pains. (pg.27)
- hysterectomies- excision of the uterus.
- biopsy- the removal for diagnostic study of a piece of tissue from a living body. (pg.30)
- malignant- disposed to cause harm, suffering, or distress deliberately; feeling or showing ill will or hatred. very dangerous or harmful in influence or effect (pg.31)
- catheter- a flexible or rigid hollow tube employed to drain fluids from body cavities or to distend body passages, especially one for passing into the bladder through the urethra to draw off urine or into the heart through a leg vein or arm vein for diagnostic examination. (pg.33)
- quarry- an abundant source or supply (pg.34)
- meticulously- taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise (pg.35)
- dexterity- skill or adroitness in using the hands or body; agility (pg. 35)
- forceps- an instrument, as pincers or tongs, for seizing and holding objects, as in surgical operations. (pg.37)
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