| pelvic inflammatory disease |
Pelvic inflammatory disease (or disorder) (PID) is a generic term for infection of the female uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries as it progresses to scar formation with adhesions to nearby tissues and organs. This may lead to tissue necrosis with/or without abscess formation. Pus can be released into the peritoneum. 2/3 of patients with laparoscopic evidence of previous PID were not aware they had had PID (Cecil's 5th ed). ...
Ãâó: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelvic_inflammatory_disease
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| pelvic exenteration |
Surgery to remove the lower colon, rectum, and bladder, and create openings (stomata) through which urine and stool are passed out of the body. In women, the cervix, vagina, ovaries, and nearby lymph nodes are also removed.
Ãâó: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| pelvic diameter |
any diameter of the pelvis.
Ãâó: www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/thcp_dorlands_conte...
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| pelvic inflammatory disease |
inflammation of a woman's internal reproductive organs, usually as a result of a bacterial infection; one of the most common causes of pelvic pain and infertility in women
Ãâó: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_p.asp
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| pelvic examination |
A noninvasive gynecologic examination to detect abnormalities in female reproductive organs
Ãâó: www.ehealthmd.com/library/papsmear/PAP_glossary.ht...
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