understanding dr. lingo?

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understanding dr. lingo?

what does this mean when a dr. says...the fundus is difficult to palpate due to habitus as well as the adnexa...I just dont under stand. I'm reading a medical report can someone help

2006-06-28 18:31:35 · 2 answers · asked by Smile_itsanewday 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health

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During a bimanual exam of the female (ie a pelvic exam), if you are an obese women it is difficult to feel the uterus and the ovaries.

fundus = the body of the uterus
adnexa = ovaries
palpate = to feel
habitus = overall body shape, ie fat skinny

2006-06-28 18:34:30 · answer #1 · answered by julius 4 · 10⤊ 0⤋

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Put in all your words, one at a time.

2006-06-28 18:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋