chapter 8 Flashcards
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adnexa uteri
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fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments
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amnion
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innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus
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areola
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dark pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
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bartholin glands
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small mucus secreting exocrine gland at the vaginal orifice
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cervix
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lower neck like portion of the uterus
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chorion
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outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo
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clitoris
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organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra
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coitus
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sexual intercouse
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corpus luteum
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empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell
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cul-de-sac
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region in the lower abdomen midway between the rectum and the urterus
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embryo
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stage in prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks
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endometrium
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inner mucous membrane lining of the uterus
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estrogen
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hormone produced by the ovaries, promotes female secondary sex characteristics
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fallopian tube
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one of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus
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fertilization
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union of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops
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fetus
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stage in prenatal development from 8 to 39 or 40 weeks
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fimbriae
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finger or fringe like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes
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follicle-stimulating hormone
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secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell
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gamete
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male or female sexual reproductive cell
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genitalia
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reproductive organs
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gestation
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period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
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gonad
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female or male reproductive organ that produce sex cells and hormones
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gynecology
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study of the female reproductive organs including the breasts
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human chorionic gonadotropin
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hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulation the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone
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hymen
mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina
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labia
lips of the vagina
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lactiferous ducts
tubes that carry milk within the breast
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luteinizing hormone
secreted by the pituitary gland to promote ovulation
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mammary papilla
nipple of the breast
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menarche
beginning of the first menstrual period and ability to reproduce
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menopause
gradual ending of menstruation
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menstruation
monthly shedding of the uterine lining
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myometrium
muscle layer of the uterus
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neonatology
branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn
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obstetrics
branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth
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orfice
an opening
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ovarian follicle
developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary
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ovary
one of a pair of female organs on each side of the pelvis
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ovulation
release of the ovum from the ovary
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ovum
mature egg cell
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parturition
act of giving birth
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perineum
in females the area between the anus and the vagina
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pituitary gland
endocrine gland at the base of the brain
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placenta
vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy
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pregnancy
condition in a female of having a developing embryo and fetus in her uterus for about 40 weeks
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progesterone
hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women
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puberty
point in the life cycle at which secondary sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced
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uterine serosa
outermost layer surrounding the uterus
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uterus
hollow pear shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop
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vagina
muscular mucosa lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body
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vulva
external female genitalia
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zygote
stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation up to 2 weeks
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amni/o
amnion
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bartholin/o
bartholin gland
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cervic/o
cervix, neck
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chori/o, chorion/o
chorion
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colp/o
vagina
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culd/o
cul-de-sac
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episi/o
vulva
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galact/o
milk
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gynec/o
woman, female
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hyster/o
uterus, womb
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lact/o
milk
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mamm/o, mast/o
breast
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men/o
menses, menstruation
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metr/o, metri/o
uterus
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my/o, myom/o
muscle, muscle tumor
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nat/i
birth
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obstetr/o
pregnancy and childbirth
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o/o, ov/o, ovul/o
egg
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oophor/o, ovari/o
ovary
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perine/o
perineum
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phor/o
to bear
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salping/o
fallopian tubes
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uter/o
uterus
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vagin/o
vagina
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vulv/o
vulva
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-arche
beginning
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-cyesis
pregnancy
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-gravida
pregnant
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-parous
bearing, bringing forth
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-rrhea
discharge
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-salpinx
fallopian tube
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-tocia
labor, birth
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-version
act of turning
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dys
painful
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endo
within
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in
in
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intra
within
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multi
many
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nulli
no, not, none
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pre
before
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primi
first
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retro
backward
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carcinoma of the cervix
malignant cells within the cervix
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cervicitis
inflammation of the cervix
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carcinoma of the endometrium
malignant tumor of the uterine lining
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endometriosis
endometrial tissue located outside the uterus
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fibroids
benign tumors in the uterus
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ovarian carcinoma
malignant tumor of the ovary
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ovarian cysts
collections of fluid within sacs in the ovary
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pelvic inflammatory disease
inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region
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carcinoma of the breast
malignant tumor of the breast
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fibrocystic breast disease
numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast
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abruptio placentae
premature separation of the normally implanted placenta
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ectopic pregnancy
implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location
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multiple gestations
more than one fetus inside the uterus
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placenta previa
implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus
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preclasmpsia
abnormal condition associated with pregnancy marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache
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down syndrome
chromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, retarded growth, flat face with short nose, low set ears, and slanted eyes
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erythroblastosis fetalis
hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility between mother and the fetus
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hyaline membrane disease
acute lung disease commonly seen in premature newborn
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hydrocephalus
accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain
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meconium aspiration syndrome
abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn
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pyloric stenosis
narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum
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Pap test, Pap smear
microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix
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pregnancy test
blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG
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hysterosalpingography
x-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material
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mammography
x-ray imaging of the breast
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breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI
technologies using sound waves and a magnetic field to create images of breast tissue
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pelvic ultrasonography
recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region
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aspiration
withdrawal of fluid from the cavity or sac with an instrument using suction
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cauterization
destruction of tissue by burning
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colposcopy
visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope
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conization
removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix
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cryosurgery
use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue
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culdocentesis
needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac
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dilation and curettage
widening the cervix and scraping of the endometrial lining of the uterus
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exenteration
removal of internal organs within a caviity
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laparoscopy
visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope
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tubal ligation
blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring
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abortion
termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own
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amniocentesis
needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis
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cesarean section
surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus
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chorionic villus sampling
sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis
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fetal monitoring
continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contraction to assess fetal status and the progress of labor
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in vitro fertilization
egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish to facilitate fertilization
