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Ch. 14 Reproductive System Flashcards

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the organs of reproduction and their associated structures

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genitalia

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external surface region in both males and females btw the pubic symphysis and the coccyx

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perineum

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saclike structure that surrounds, protects, and supports the testicles

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scrotum

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two small egg-shaped glands that produce the sperm

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testicles

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where sperm is formed within each testicle

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seminiferous tubules

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coiled tube at the upper part of each testicle

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epididymis

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extends upward from the epididymis and is attached to each testicle, contains a vas deferens plus arteries, veins, nerves, and lymphatic vessels

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spermatic cord

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the long narrow continuations of each epididymis

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vas deferens

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glands that secrete a thick, yellow substance to nourish the sperm cells

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seminal vesicles

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lies under the bladder and surrounds the end of the urethra in the region where the vas deferens enters the urethra

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prostate gland

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glands that secrete a fluid known as pre-ejaculate that helps flush out any residual urine or foreign matter in the urethra as well as lubricates the urethra

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bulbourethral glands

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the process of sperm formation

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spermatogenesis

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inflammation of the glans penis that is usually caused by poor hygiene in men who have not had the foreskin removed

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balanitis

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narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it cannot be retracted to expose the glans penis

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philmosis

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form of sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during an erection

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Peyronie’s disease

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male menopause caused y the decrease of the male hormone testosterone

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andropause

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absence of one or both testicles

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anorchism

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developmental defect in which one or both of the testicles fail to descend into their normal position

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cryptorchidism

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fluid-filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading form the testicles

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hydrocele

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painful erection that lasts 4 hours or more but is not accompanied by sexual excitement

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priapism

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cyst that develops in the epididymis and is filled with a milky fluid containing sperm

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spermatocele

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most common cancer in american males btw 15-34 years

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testicular cancer

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sharp pain in the scrotum caused by twisting of the vas deferens and blood vessels leading into the testicle

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testicular torsion

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a knot of varicose veins in one side of the scrotum

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varicocele

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absence of sperm in the semen

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azoospermia

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presence of blood in the seminal fluid

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hemospermia

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the surgical removal of one or both testicles

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orchidectomy

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endoscopic surgery to move an undescended testicle into its normal position in the scrotum

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orchiopexy

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the removal of a portion of an enlarged vein to relieve a varicocele

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varicocelectomy

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surgical removal or destruction of both testicles

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castration

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procedure performed as an attempt to restore fertility to a vasectomized male

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vasovasostomy

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most commonly reported STD in the US, causes damage to reproductive organs in females, and causes urethritis in male

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chlamydia

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condition in which there is an abnormal overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina

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bacterial vaginosis

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rounded fleshy prominence located over the pubic symphysis in females

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mons pubis

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collective name of the labia, clitoris, bartholins glands, and vaginal orifice

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vulva

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vaginal lips

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labia majora and labia minora

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organ of sensitive erectile tissue located anterior to the urethral meatus and the vaginal orifice

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clitoris

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produce a muscus secreation to lubricate teh vagina

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Bartholin’s glands

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the mucous membrane that partially covers the vaginal orifice before she has had intercourse

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hymen

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milk producing glands that develop during puberty

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mammary glands

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carry milk from the mammary glands to the nipple

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lactiferous ducts

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fluid-filled sac containing a single ovum

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follicle

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female gametes (eggs)

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ova

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tubes that extend from the upper end of the uterus to a point near, but not attached to, an ovary

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fallopian tubes

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funnel-like opening into the fallopian tube near the ovary

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infundibulum

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fringed, finger-like extensions of the infundibulum, whose role is to catch the mature ovum when it leaves the ovary

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fimbriae

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pear-shaped organ with muscular walls and a mucous membrane with a rich supply of blood vessels

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uterus

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the bulging rounded part of the uterus above the entrance of the fallopian tubes

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fundus

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body of the uterus

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corpus

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lower narrow portion of the uterus that extends into the vagina

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cervix

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tough membranous outer later of the uterus

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perimetrium

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the middle muscular layer of the uterus

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myometrium

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inner layer of the uterus, consisting of specialized epithelial mucosa rich in blood vessels

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endometrium

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muscular tube lined with mucosa that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body

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vagina

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the beginning of the menstrual function

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menarche

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term used to designate the transition phase btw regular menstrual periods and no periods at all

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perimenopause

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physician who specializes in disorders of eh female reproductive system

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gynecologist

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physician who specializes in providing medical care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately after

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obstetrician

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physician who specializes in newborns

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neonatologist

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physician who specializes in treating children

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pediatrician

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the absence of ovulation when it would be normally expected

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anovulation

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inflammation of an ovary

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oophoritis

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rupture of an ovary

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ovariorrhexis

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any inflammation of the female reproductive organs that is not associated with surgery or pregnancy

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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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condition caused by a hormonal imbalance in which the ovaries are enlarged by the presence of many cysts formed by incompletely developed follicles

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polycystic ovary syndrome

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accumulation of pus in the fallopian tube

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pyosalpinx

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inflammation of a fallopian tube

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salpingitis

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condition in which patches of endometrial tissue escape the uterus and become attached to other structures in the pelvic cavity

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endometriosis

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an abnormal discharge, such as mucus or pus, from the uterus

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metrorrhea

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benign tumor composed of muscle and fibrous tissue that occurs in the wall of the uterus

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uterine fibroid

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condition in which the uterus slides from its normal position in the pelvic cavity and sags into the vagina

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uterine prolapse

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second most common cancer in women and usually affects ages 45-65

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cervical cancer

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growth of abnormal cells in the cervix

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cervical dysplasia

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inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the cervix

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endocervicitis

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tearing or laceration of the vaginal wall

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colporrhexis

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profuse, whitish mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina

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leukorrhea

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vaginal infection caused by a yeast-like fungus

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vaginal candidiasis

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condition of severe itching of the external female genitalia

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pruritus vulvae

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syndrome of unknown cause that is characterized by chronic burning, pain during sex, itching, or stinging irritation of the vulva

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vulvodynia

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round, firm, rubbery mass that arises from excess growth of glandular and connective tissue in the breast

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fibroadenoma

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the presence of a single or multiple benign cysts in the breasts

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fibrocystic breast disease

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the production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding

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galactorrhea

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pain in the breast

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mastalgia

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breast infection that is most frequently caused by bacteria that enter the breast tissue during breastfeeding

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mastitis

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abnormal absence of menstrual periods for 3 or more months

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amenorrhea

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pain caused during a menstrual period

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dysmenorrhea

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excessive amount of menstrual flow over a period of more than 7 days

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hypermenorrhea

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an unusually small amount of menstrual flow during a shortened regular menstrual period

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hypomenorrhea

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excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals

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menometrorrhagia

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term used to describe infrequent or very light menstruation in a woman with previously normal periods

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oligomenorrhea

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occurrence of menstrual cycles more frequently than is normal

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polymenorrhea

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condition associated with severe emotional and physical problems that are closely linked to the menstrual cycle

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premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

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direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix and vagina

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colposcopy

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radiographic examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes

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hysterosalpingography

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exfoliative biopsy of the detection of conditions that can be early indicators of cervical cancer, aka pap smear

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papanicolaou test

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surgical sterilization procedure which the fallopian tubes are sealed or cut to prevent sperm from reaching a mature ovum

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tubal ligation

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surgical removal of a cone-shaped specimen of tissue from the cervix

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conization

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surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrium of the uterus is scarped away, known as D & C

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dilation and curettage

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surgical removal of uterine fibroids

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myomectomy

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secretes progesterone during the second half of menstrual cycle, which maintains the growth of the uterine lining in prep for fertilized egg

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corpus luteum

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term for sex

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coitus

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if sperm fertilizes an ovum it is known as…

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zygote

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from implantation through the 8th week of pregnancy the developing child is known as a…

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embryo

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from week 9 til birth the developing child is known as a …

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fetus

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thin outer membrane that encloses the embryo

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chorion

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temporary organ that forms within the uterus to allow the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products btw mother and fetus without allowing blood to mix

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placenta

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innermost membrane that surrounds the embryo in the uterus

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amniotic sac

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term for a woman who has never been pregnant

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nulligravida

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a woman who has never borne a viable child

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nullipara

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a woman during her first pregnancy

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primigravida

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a woman who has borne one viable child

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primipara

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means a woman who has given birth two or more times

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multiparous

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the time from the delivery of the placenta through approx the first 6 weeks after delivery

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puerperium

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the postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for 4-6 weeks after childbirth

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lochia

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the return of the uterus to its normal size and former condition after delivery

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uterine involution

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specialized form of milk that delivers essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that the newborn can digest, for the first few days only

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colostrum

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term for newborn infant during first 4 weeks

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neonate

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greasy substance that protects the fetus in utero and can still be present at birth

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vernix

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greenish material that collects in the intestine of a fetus and forms the first stools of a newborn

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meconium

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scale of 1-10 to evaluate a newborns physical status at 1-5 minutes after birth

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apgar scale

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complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria, also called pregnancy-induced hypertension

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preeclampsia

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complication of pregnancy characterized by convulsions and sometimes coma, treatment is delivery of fetus

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eclampsia

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abnormal disorder in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus

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abruptio placentae

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abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus

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placenta previa

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surgical incision made through the perineum to enlarge the vaginal orifice to prevent tearing of the tissues as the infant moves out of the birth canal

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episiotomy

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surgical suturing to repair an episiotomy

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episiorrhaphy

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