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Chapter 8 Terms Flashcards

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aminion

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Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus.

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adnexae uteri

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Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments.

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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 endocrine glands 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 intercourse; copulation.

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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 uterus.

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embryo

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Stage in prenatal development from 8-2 weeks.

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endometrium

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Inner, mucus membrane lining 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 passes 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 8-39 or 40 weeks.

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fimbriae (fimbria)

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Finger or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes.

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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg.

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gamete

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Male or female sexual reproductive cell.

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ab

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abortion

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C-section; CS

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Cesarean section

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CVS

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chorionic villus sampling

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D & C

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dilation and curettage

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ERT

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estrogen replacement therapy

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Grav (1, 2, 3, ect.)

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number of pregnancies

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GYN

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gynecology

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HCG, hCG

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human chorionic gonadotropin

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IUD

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intrauterine device

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IVF

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in vitro fertilization

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LMP

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last menstrual period

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NB

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Newborn

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OB

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obstetrics

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Para (1, 2, 3, ect.)

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number of live births

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Pap smear

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Papanicolaou’s smear

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PID

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pelvic inflammatory disease

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PMS

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premenstrual syndrome

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STD’s

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sexually transmitted diseases

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