Chapter 8 Flashcards by casey Thompson

adnexae uteri

fallopian tubes, ovaries and supporting ligaments

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amnion

innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus

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areola

dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple

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Bartholin Glands

Small mucus-secreting exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice

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cervix

lower, neck-like portion of the uterus

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chorion

Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo

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clitoris

organ of sensitive, erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the urethra

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coitus

sex

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corpus luteum

empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of egg cell; literally means yellow (luteum) body (corpus)

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cul-de-sac

region in the lower abdomen, midway between rectum and uterus

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embryo

stage in prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks

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endometrium

Inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus

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estrogen

Hormone produced by the ovaries; promotes female secondary sex characteristics

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fallopian tube

One pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus; also called an oviduct

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fertilization

union of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops

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fetus

stage in prenatal development from 8 to 39 or 40 weeks

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fimbriae

finger- or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes

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FSH

Follicle stimulating hormone: Secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum).

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gamete

male or female sexual reproductive cell; sperm cell or ovum

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genitalia

reproductive organs

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gestation

period from fertilization of the ovum to birth

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gonad

female or male reproductive organs that produce sex cells: ovary or testis

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gynecology

study of female reproductive organs including breasts

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human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone

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hymen

mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina

labia

lips of the vagina

lactiferous ducts

tubes that carry milk within the breasts

luteinizing hormone (LH)

secreted by the pituitary gland to promote ovulation

mammary papilla

nipple of the breast

menarche

beginning of the first menstrual cycle and ability to reproduce

menopause

gradual ending of menstruation

menstruation

monthly shedding of the uterine lining.

Menses

flow of blood and tissue normally discharged during menstruation

myometrium

muscle layer of the uterus

neonatology

branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn (neonate).

obstetrics

Branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth.

Orifice

opening

ovarian follicle

Developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary

ovulation

release of ovum from the ovary

Ovum, Ova

mature egg cell(s)

parturition

act of giving birth

perineum

In females, the area between the anus and vagina

pituitary gland

endocrine gland at the base of the brain. Produces hormones that stimulate the ovaries. The pituitary gland also regulates other endocrine organs.

placenta

vascular organ attached to uterine wall during pregnancy

pregnancy

developing fetus within mother for about 40 weeks.

progesterone

hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women

puberty

Point in the life cycle at which secondary sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced.

uterine serosa

Outermost layer surrounding the uterus

uterus

hollow, pear shaped organ in which embryo and fetus develop, and from which menstruation occurs.

vagina

mucosa lined canal from cervix to exterior of body

vulva

external female genitalia; includes labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice.

zygote

stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation up to 2 weeks.

amni/o

amnion

bartholin/o

Bartholin gland

cervic/o

cervix, neck

chori/o, chorion/o

chorion

colp/o

vagina

culd/o

cul-de-sac

episi/o

vulva

galact/o

milk

gynec/o

woman, female

hyster/o

uterus, womb

lact/o

milk

mamm/o

breast

mast/o

breast

men/o

menses, menstruation

metr/o, metri/o

uterus

my/o, myom/o

muscle, muscle tumor

nat/i

birth

obstetr/o

pregnancy and childbirth

o/o

egg

oophor/o

ovary

ov/o

egg

ovari/o

ovary

ovul/o

egg

perine/o

perineum

phor/o

to bear

salping/o

fallopian tubes

uter/o

uterus

vagin/o

vagina

vulv/o

vulva

-arche

beginning

-cyesis

pregnancy

-gravida

pregnant

-parous

bearing, bringing forth

-rrhea

discharge

-salpinx

fallopian tube

-tocia

labor, birth

-version

act of turning

endometriosis

Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

fibroids

benign tumors in the uterus

abruptio placentae

premature separation of the normally implanted placenta

placenta previa

implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus.

preeclampsia

abnormal condition associated with pregnancy marked by hypertension, proteinuria, edema and headache