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Ovarian Cancer DictionaryA-E | F-J | K-O | P-S | T-Ztransvaginal sonography: A hand-held probe is inserted into the vagina. This probe directs high frequency sound waves at the ovaries. The sound wave echoes are recorded by the probe, and compiled into a picture, or sonogram, that is displayed on a monitor. tumor markers: Certain blood tests can be used to detect tumor markers: proteins associated with the tumor that build up in the blood stream. uterus: The uterus or womb is the major female reproductive organ of most mammals, including humans. One end, the cervix, opens into the vagina; the other is connected on both sides to the fallopian tubes.
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