Chapter 14 The Reproductive Systems Medical Terms Flashcards
the interruption or termination of pregnancy before the fetus is viable
abortion
a disorder in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus
abruptio placentae (placental abruption)
the abnormal absence of menstrual periods for three months or more
amenorrhea
a surgical puncture to remove amniotic fluid to evaluate fetal health and to diagnose certain congenital disorders
amniocentesis
marked by the decrease of the male hormone testosterone, gradually beginning in the later 40s and progressing very gradually over several decades
andropause (ADAM (Androgen Decline in the Aging Male))
the absence of ovulation when it would normally be expected
anovulation
an evaluation of a newborn infant’s physical status
Apgar score
a technique in which sperm from a woman’s partner or donor are introduced into the vagina or uterus during the ovulatory phase of her menstrual cycle
artificial insemination (AI)
techniques used to aid an infertile couple in achieving a viable pregnancy
assisted reproductive technology
a condition in women in which there is an abnormal growth of certain bacteria in the vagina
bacterial vaginosis
inflammation of the glans penis
balanitis
intermittent painless uterine contractions that are not true labor pains
Braxton Hick’s contractions
mammoplasty performed to increase breast size
breast augmentation
a carcinoma that develops from the cells of the breast and can spread to adjacent lymph nodes and other body sites
breast cancer
mammoplasty performed to decrease and reshape excessively large, heavy breasts
breast reduction
a self-care procedure for the early detection of breast cancer
breast self-examination
a birth complication in which the buttocks of feet of the fetus are positioned to enter the birth canal instead of the head
breech presentation
surgical removal or destruction of both testicles
castration (bilateral orchidectomy)
cancer that develops in the cervix
cervical cancer
the presence of precancerous changes in the cells that make up the inner lining of the cervix
cervical dysplasia
inflammation of the cervix
cervicitis
the delivery of the child through an incision in the maternal abdominal and uterine walls
cesarean section (C-section)
a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis
chlamydia
examination of cells retrieved from the chorionic villi between the 8th and 10th weeks of pregnancy
chorionic villus sampling
surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis
circumcision
surgical fixation of the vagina to a surrounding structure
colpopexy (vaginofixation)
surgical suturing of a tear in the vagina
colporrhaphy
tearing or laceration of the vaginal walls
colporrhexis
direct visual examination of the tissue of the cervix and vagina
colposcopy
surgical removal of a cone-shaped section of tissue from the cervix
conization (cone biopsy)
a measure taken or a device used to lessen the likelihood of pregnancy
contraceptive
a developmental defect in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum
cryptorchidism (undescended testicle)
a surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrium of the uterus is scraped away
dilation and curettage (D&C)
a condition characterized by abnormal bleeding in the uterus
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period
dysmenorrhea
pain during sexual intercourse
dyspareunia
during pregnancy, a more serious form of preeclampsia characterized by convuslions and sometimes coma
eclampsia
the condition in which a fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus
ectopic pregnancy (extrauterine pregnancy)
inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the cervix
endocervicitis
a diagnostic test in which a small amount of the tissue lining the uterus is removed for microscopic examination
endometrial biopsy
a cancerous growth that begins in the lining of the uterus
endometrial cancer
a condition in which patches of endometrial tissue escape the uterus and become attached to other structures in the pelvic cavity
endometriosis
a diagnostic test utilizing ultrasound to image the uterus and fallopian tubes to determine the cause of abnormal vaginal bleeding
endovaginal ultrasound
inflammation of the epididymis
epididymitis
surgical suturing to repair an episiotomy
episiorrhaphy
surgical incision made into the perineum to enlarge the vaginal orifice to prevent tearing of tissues as the infant moves out of the birth canal
episiotomy
the inability of the male to achieve or maintain a penile erection
erectile dysfunction (impotence)
the use of an electric device to record the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions during labor
fetal monitoring
a noninvasive procedure used to image and evaluate fetal development during pregnancy
fetal ultrasound
round, rubbery, firm mass that arises from excess growth of glandular and connective tissue in the breast
fibroadenoma
the presence of single or multiple benign cysts in the breasts
fibrocystic breast disease
performed between 11 and 13 weeks of pregnancy and involves an ultrasound and a finger-stick blood test
first trimester screening (combined screening)
the production of breast milk in women who are not breast feeding
galactorrhea