| GTN | - Stages of GTN(FIGO, WHO) 1. Stage O; Molar Pregnancy(H-Mole... |
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| HOF | Height Of Fundus; Distance to Uterine Fundus from Symphisis |
| IUCD | Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices; 자궁내 피임 장치 = IUD |
| IUD | Intra-Uterine Device(s); 자궁내 장치 ; 월경중에 삽입한다. = IUCD |
| IUGR | Intra-Uterine Growth Retardation; 자궁내 성장 장애 |
| uterine | <anatomy> Pertaining to the uterus (womb). (27 Sep 1997) |
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| uterine appendages | The ovaries, uterine (fallopian) tubes, and associated ligaments. Synonym: adnexa uteri. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine artery | <anatomy, artery> Origin, internal iliac; distribution, uterus, upper part of vagina, round ligament, and medial part of uterine (fallopian) tube; anastomoses, ovarian, vaginal, inferior epigastric. Supplies maternal circulation to placenta during pregnancy. Synonym: arteria uterina. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine biopsy | A procedure by which a sample is taken of the endometrial lining of the uterus. This may be performed with or without an anaesthetic. Risks include bleeding after the procedure. This test is usually performed in the evaluation of abnormal menses, heavy menstruation or post-menopausal bleeding. It may be part of an infertility evaluation. Endometrial biopsy can reveal uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, uterine polyps and adenomyosis. Often performed in those with endometriosis as part of the evaluation. (27 Sep 1997) |
| uterine calculus | A calcified myoma of the uterus. Synonym: hysterolith, uterolith. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine cancer | A malignant growth of the uterus (womb). A common symptom includes the onset of vaginal bleeding after menopause. (27 Sep 1997) |
| uterine cavity | Cavity of uterus, the space within the uterus extending from the cervical canal to the openings of the uterine tubes. Synonym: cavitas uteri, cavum uteri. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine colic | Painful cramps of the uterine muscle sometimes occurring at the menstrual period, or in association with uterine disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine contraction | Contraction of the uterine muscle. (12 Dec 1998) |
| uterine dysmenorrhoea | A form of secondary dysmenorrhoea resulting from disease of the uterus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine extremity of ovary | The rounded medial end of the ovary, usually directed toward the uterus. Synonym: extremitas uterina ovarii, medial pole of ovary. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine fibroid | Benign smooth muscle tumours of the uterus (womb). Also called leiomyomata. May cause irregular menses. (27 Sep 1997) |
| uterine filling defect | <radiology> Technical, bubble, blood clot, mucoid material, congenital fold, pseudoadhesions / ridging -- folds long axis, neoplasm, submucosal leiomyoma, adenoma, endometrial carcinoma, pregnancy-related, pregnancy, molar pregnancy, retained conceptus, polyp, septated uterus, synechiae, IUD, iatrogenic (post-op) (12 Dec 1998) |
| uterine glands | Numerous simple tubular glands in the uterine mucosa that secrete a glycogen-rich mucous fluid during the luted phase of the menstrual cycle. Synonym: glandulae uterinae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine haemorrhage | The escape of blood from vessels in the uterus. (12 Dec 1998) |