Match the terms with the correct meanings.

-Uterine tissue is located outside the uterus
A)abruptio placentae
B)carcinoma in situ
C)choriocarcinoma
D)cystadenocarcinoma
E)endometrial carcinoma
F)endometriosis
G)placenta previa
H)preeclampsia

Question

Match the terms with the correct meanings.

-Uterine tissue is located outside the uterus
A)abruptio placentae
B)carcinoma in situ
C)choriocarcinoma
D)cystadenocarcinoma
E)endometrial carcinoma
F)endometriosis
G)placenta previa
H)preeclampsia

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Endometriosis is a condition in which uterine tissue is located outside the uterus.

Other term meanings:
A)abruptio placentae - a serious complication during pregnancy where the placenta peels away from the uterine wall before delivery
B)carcinoma in situ - a pre-cancerous condition in which abnormal cells are found in the outer layer of tissue
C)choriocarcinoma - a rare type of cancer that can develop during pregnancy or after a miscarriage or abortion
D)cystadenocarcinoma - a type of cancer that develops from the cells that line the ovaries
E)endometrial carcinoma - a type of cancer that starts in the lining of the uterus
G)placenta previa - a complication during pregnancy in which the placenta blocks the cervix
H)preeclampsia - a serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and damage to organs, often accompanied by fluid retention and proteinuria (excess protein in urine)

Match the Terms with the Correct Meanings