| pelvic inflammatory disease |
collective term for any bacterial infection of the pelvic organs
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| pelvic inflammatory disease |
A nonspecific infection of the female genital tract, PID may be caused by one or multiple organisms. Symptoms include fever, pain, and vaginal discharge. It is important that PID be treated as soon as possible; it is associated with infertility (inability to get pregnant).
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| pelvic cavity |
The space inside the pelvis that holds the reproductive organs.
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| pelvic examination |
An examination during which a doctor inserts a speculum (an instrument that lets the clinician see inside the vagina) and examines the vagina, cervix and uterus. The doctor will feel for any lumps or changes. A Pap smear is usually done during a pelvic exam.
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| pelvic ultrasound |
A test that uses sound waves to produce an electronic image of the organs of the pelvis, especially the ovaries.
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