Ch 24 - Obstetrics - Vocab Flashcards
bacterial vaginosis
An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; characterized by itching, burning, or pain, and possibly a “fishy”-smelling discharge.
cervix
The lower third, or neck, of the uterus.
chlamydia
A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
fallopian tubes
The tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for fertilization of the ovum.
gonorrhea
A sexually transmitted disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
labia majora
Outer fleshy “lips” covered with pubic hair that protect the vagina.
labia minora
Inner fleshy “lips” devoid of pubic hair that protect the vagina.
ovaries
The primary female reproductive organs that produce an ovum, or egg, that, if fertilized, will develop into a fetus.
ovulation
The process in which an ovum is released from a follicle.
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
An infection of the fallopian tubes and the surrounding tissues of the pelvis.
perineum
The area of skin between the vagina and the anus.
rape
Sexual intercourse forcibly inflicted on another person, against that person’s will.
sexual assault
An attack against a person that is sexual in nature, the most common of which is rape.
uterus
The muscular organ where the fetus grows, also called the womb; responsible for contractions during labor.
vagina
The outermost cavity of a woman’s reproductive tract; the lower part of the birth canal.
