Chapter 8 - Vocabulary Flashcards
Amnion
Innermost membranous sac surrounding developing fetus
Areola
Dark-pigmented area surrounding breast nipple
Endometrium
Inner, mucous membranes lining of uterus
Estrogen
Hormone produced by ovaries; promotes female secondary sex characteristics
Fallopian tube
Of a pair of ducts through which ovum travels to the uterus; aka an oviduct
Fertilization
Union of sperm cell and ovum from which embryo develops
Fimbriae
Finger or fringe-like projections at end of Fallopian tubes
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Secreted by pituitary gland got stimulate maturation of egg cell (ovum)
Genitalia
Reproductive organs
Gestation
Period from fertilization of ovum to birth
Gonad
Female or male reproductive organ that produces sex cells and hormones; ovary or testis
Gynaecology
Study of female reproductive organs including breasts
Labia
Lips of vagina. Labia majora ore larger, outmost lips, and labia minora are smaller, innermost lips
Mammary papilla
Nipple of breast. Papilla is any nipple-like projection
Menarche
Beginning of first menstrual period and ability to reproduce
Menopause
Gradual ending of menstruation
Menstruation
Monthly shedding of uterine lining. Flow of blood and tissue normally discharged during menstruation is called menses
Myometrium
Muscle layer of uterus
Neonatology
Branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of newborn (neonate)
Obstetrics
Branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth
Ovary
One of a pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of pelvis. Ovaries are almond-shaped, about size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells (ova) and hormones
Ovulation
Release of ovum from ovary
Ovum (pl. ova)
Mature egg cell (female gamete). Ova develop from immature egg cells called oocytes
Perineum
In females, area between anus and vagina
Placenta (after birth)
Vascular organ attached to uterine wall during pregnancy. It permits exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and fetal waste products between mother and fetus
Progesterone
Hormone produced by corpus luteum in ovary and placenta of pregnant women
Uterus (womb)
Hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which embryo and fetus develop, and from which menstruation occurs. Upper portion is fundus; middle portion is corpus; lowermost, neck-like portion is cervix
Vagina
Muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from uterus to exterior of body
Vulva
External female genitalia; included labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice
CA-125
Test for ovarian cancer in women
D&C
Dilation and curettage
G
Gravida (pregnant)
LMP
Last menstrual period
Para 2-0-1-2
A women’s reproductive system
Ex. 2 full term infants. 0 preterm. 1 abortion. 2 living children.
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
