ch 8 - vocab Flashcards
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fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments
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adnexa uteri
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innermost membrane surrounding the embryo and fetus
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amnion
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dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
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areola
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small mucus-secreting exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice
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Bartholin glands
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lower, neck-like portion of the uterus
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cervix
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- the outermost membrane surrounding the embryo and fetus
- it forms the fetal part of the placenta
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chorion
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organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the urethra
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clitoris
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- sexual intercourse
- copulation
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coitus
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empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after the release of the egg cell
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corpus luteum
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region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus
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cul-de-sac
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stage in prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks
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embryo
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inner, mucus membrane lining of the uterus
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endometrium
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- hormone produced by the ovaries
- promotes secondary sex characteristics
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estrogen
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- one of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus
- also called an oviduct
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fallopian tube
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union of the sperm and ovum from which the embryo develops
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fertalization
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stage in prenatal development from 8 weeks to birth
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fetus
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finger or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes
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fimbriae
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secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum)
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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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- male or female sexual reproductive cell
- sperm cell or ovum
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gamete
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reproductive organs
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genitalia
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- time period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
- pregnancy
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gestation
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- female or male reproductive organ that produces sex cells and hormones
- ovary or testis
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gonad
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study of the female reproductive organs, including the breasts
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gynecology
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hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone
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human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG)
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mucus membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina
hymen
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lips of the vagina
labia
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tubes that carry milk from the mammary glands to the nipple
lactiferous ducts
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secreted by the pituitary gland to promote ovulation
luteinizing hormone (LH)
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the nipple of the breast
mammary papilla
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beginning of the first menstrual period and the ability to reproduce
menarche
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gradual ending of menstruation
menopause
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monthly shedding of the uterine lining
menstruation
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muscle layer of the uterus
myometrium
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study of the medical care of the newborn
neonatology
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an opening
orifice
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branch of medicine and surgery concerned with pregnancy and childbirth
obstetrics
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developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary
ovarian follicle
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one of a pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis
ovary
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release of the ovum from the ovary
ovulation
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mature egg cell
ovum
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act of giving birth
parturition
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outermost layer of the uterus
perimetrium
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in females, the area between the anus and the vagina
perineum
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- endocrine gland at the base of the brain
- produces hormones that stimulate the ovaries
- regulates other endocrine organs
pituitary gland
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- vascular organ attached to the uterine call during pregnancy
- permits the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and fetal waste products between the mother and fetus
placenta
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gestation
pregnancy
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hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women
progesterone
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period of adolescent development at which secondary sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced
puberty
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hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop, and from which menstruation occurs
uterus
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muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body
vagina
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- external female genitalia
- includes the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice
vulva
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stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation to 2 weeks
zygote
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malignant cells within the cervix
cervical cancer
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inflammation of the cervix
cervicitis
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malignant tumor of the uterine lining
endometrial cancer
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endometrial tissue located outside the uterus
endometriosis
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benign tumor in the uterus
fibroids
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malignant tumor of the ovary
ovarian cancer
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fluid-filled sac within the ovary
ovarian cysts
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inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvis and abdomen
pelvic inflammatory disease
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malignant tumor of the breast
breast cancer
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numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast
fibrocystic breast disease
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premature separation of the normally implanted placenta
abruptio placentae
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malignant tumor of the placenta
choriocarcinoma
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implantation of the fertilized egg outside the uterus
ectopic pregnancy
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presence of more than one embryo developing in the uterus during pregnancy
multiple gestations
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implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus
placenta previa
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abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache
preeclampsia
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chromosomal abnormality (trisomy 21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, and a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes
down syndrome
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destruction of red blood cells in the newborn caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus
Hemolytic disease in the newborn (HDN)
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acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn
Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS)
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accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain
hydrocephalus
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abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn
meconium aspiration syndrome
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narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum
pyloric stenosis
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microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix
Pap test (pap smear)
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blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG
pregnancy test
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x-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material
hysterosalpingography (HSG)
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x-ray imaging of the breast
mammography
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technologies using sound waves and a magnetic field to create images of breast tissue
breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI
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recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region
pelvic ultrasound
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destruction of tissue by burning
cauterization
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visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope
colposcopy
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removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy) of the cervix
conization
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use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue
cryosurgery
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needle aspiration of fluid from the cel-de-sac
culdocentesis
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widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus
dilation and curettage
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removal of internal organs within a cavity
exenteration
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withdrawal of fluid or tissue from a cyst or solid mass by suction with a needle
fine needle aspiration
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visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope
larascopy
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blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring
tubal ligation
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termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own
abortion
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needle puncture if the amniotic sac to withdraw amnionic fluid for analysis
amniocentesis
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surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus
cesarean section
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sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis
chorionic villus sampling
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continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to assess fetal status and the progress of labor
fetal monitoring
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egg and sperm cells combined outside the body in a laboratory dish to facilitate fertilization
in vitro fertilization
