Medical devices

Medical devices

Any instrument, appliance or machine that facilitates the prevention,diagnosis and treatment of illness, physical or mental injury, by a medical professional.

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transvaginal ultrasonography

Medical devices; OBGYN equipment

Ultrasonography which sends into the pelvic cavity and receives ultrasonic waves through the vagina by using probe placed inside the vagina.

trichomonas

Medical devices; OBGYN equipment

An infection that may produce a greenish, bad-smelling vaginal discharge.

trimester

Medical devices; OBGYN equipment

One-third of the length of a pregnancy (3 months).

trophoblastic tissue

Medical devices; OBGYN equipment

The layer of cells outside the embryo that enters into the formation of the placenta.

gonadotropins

Medical devices; OBGYN equipment

Hormones which control reproductive function: Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Lutenizing Hormone.

gonadotropin releasing hormone

Medical devices; OBGYN equipment

A substance secreted by the hypothalamus every ninety minutes or so. This hormone enables the pituitary to secrete LH and FSH, which stimulate the gonads. See also FSH; LH.

gonad

Medical devices; OBGYN equipment

The gland that makes reproductive cells and "sex" hormones, as the testicles, which make sperm and testosterone, and the ovaries, which make eggs (ova) and estrogen.