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Class 5 Genitalia, Anus, Rectum Flashcards

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Anal canal

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terminal portion of the rectum; lined by columns of mucosal tissue (columns of Morgagni).

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Anal fistula

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inflammatory tract that runs from the anus or rectum and opens onto the surface of the perianal skin or other tissue.

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Anal warts

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infection with the human papilloma virus.

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Anorectal fissure

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a tear in the anal mucosa; appears most often in the posterior midline.

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Benign prostatic hypertrophy

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benign growth of the prostate gland common in men older than 50 years of age.

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Enterobiasis (worms)

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adult nematode (parasite) lives in the rectum or colon and emerges onto the perianal skin to lay eggs while the person sleeps; common in children.

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Hemorrhoids

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varicose veins in the rectum that may be external below the anorectal line and/or internal above the anorectal line.

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Imperforate anus

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a congenital defect in which the rectal opening is blocked or missing; one of a variety of anorectal malformations that can occur during fetal development.

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Perianal and perirectal abscesses

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infection of the soft tissues surrounding the anal canal.

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Pilonidal cyst

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a cyst or sinus tract located in the midline superficial to the coccyx and lower sacrum.

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Polyp

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a projecting mass of swollen membrane that may occur anywhere in the intestinal tract; may be malignant or benign.

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Prostate gland

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a gland located at the base of the bladder and surrounding the urethra.

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Prostititis

A

inflammation of the prostate gland

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Pruritus ani

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itching of the skin around the anus; commonly caused by fungus in adults and parasites in children

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Rectal prolapse

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condition in which the rectal mucosa with or without the muscular wall protrudes through the anal ring

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Rectum

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the terminal portion of the gastrointestinal tract

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Antibodies

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important constituent of colostrum in addition to protein and minerals.

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Areola

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pigmented area surrounding the nipple.

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Colostrum

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clear or milky white fluid expressed from breast before milk production.

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Cooper ligaments

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ligaments that support the breast.

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Duct ectasia

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benign condition of the subaroelar ducts that produces nipple discharge.

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Fat necrosis

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benign breast lump occurs as an inflammatory response to local injury.

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Fibroadenoma

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a benign tumor composed of stromal and epithelial elements; related to a hyperplastic or proliferative process in a single terminal ductal unit.

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Fibrocystic disease

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a condition characterized by the benign fluid-filled cyst formation caused by ductal enlargement.

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Galactorrhea

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lactation not associated with childbearing.

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Gynecomastia

A

unexpected enlargement of breast tissue in men.

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Involution

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the interval following termination of lactation when breasts decrease in size.

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28
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Malignant breast tumor

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ductal carcinoma arising from the epithelial lining of ducts.

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Mammogram

A

a common radiologic procedure used for breast examination.

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Mastitis

A

inflammation and infection of the breast tissue.

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Montgomery follicles

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follicles that are tiny sebaceous glands and may appear in the areola.

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Nipple

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the projection at the apex of the breast on the surface of which the lactiferous ducts open.

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Paget disease

A

disease that is a surface manifestation of underlying ductal carcinoma.

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Papillomas

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small tumors of the subareolar ducts.

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Peau d’orange appearance

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a sign indicative of blocked lymph drainage in carcinoma.

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Premature thelarche

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breast enlargement in girls before the onset of puberty.

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Tail of Spence

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area where most malignancies occur in breast tissue.

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Tanner staging

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staging for sexual maturity.

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Virchow nodes

A

lymph nodes signaling lymphatic invasion of carcinoma from the abdomen or thorax.

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Ambiguous genitalia

A

the newborn’s genitalia are not clearly either male or female.

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Atrophic vaginitis

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inflammation of the vagina due to the thinning and shrinking of tissues, as well as decreased lubrication.

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Bartholin glands

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located posteriorly on each side of the vaginal orifice.

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Caruncle

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a small, bright red growth protruding from the urethral meatus.

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Chadwick sign

A

a bluish discoloration of the cervix that normally occurs in pregnancy at 6 to 8 weeks’ gestation.

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Clitoris

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a small bud of erectile tissue, the homolog of the penis and primary center of sexual excitement.

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Condyloma acuminatum

A

warty lesions due to sexually transmitted infection with human papilloma virus

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Cystocele

A

hernial protrusion of the urinary bladder into the vagina.

48
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Endometriosis

A

presence or growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, causing pelvic pain.

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Genital herpes

A

a sexually transmitted infection most commonly caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).

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Hegar sign

A

softening of the cervix that is a sign of pregnancy, occurring at 6 to 10 weeks’ gestation.

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Hydrocolpos

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distention of the vagina resulting from an accumulation of fluid due to congenital vaginal obstruction.

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Hymen

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a connective tissue membrane that may be circular, crescentic, or fibriated.

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Infertility

A

the inability to conceive over a period of 1 year.

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Inflammation of Bartholin gland

A

a condition characterized by swelling of the Bartholin gland; commonly, but not always, caused by Neisseria gonorrhea.

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Menarche

A

the onset of first menstruation, which usually occurs between 11 and 14 years of age.

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Mittelschmerz

A

lower abdominal pain associated with ovulation.

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Molluscum contagiosum

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a viral infection of the skin and mucous membranes.

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Myomas

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common benign uterine tumors.

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Ovarian cyst

A

follicle undergoes varying rates of maturation and cyst can occur as a result of hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

A

infection of the uterus, Fallopian tubes, and other reproductive organs.

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Premenstrual syndrome

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a collection of physical, psychological, and mood symptoms related to a woman’s menstrual cycle.

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Rectocele

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hernial protrusion of part of the rectum into the vagina.

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Rectouterine pouch

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a deep recess formed by the peritoneum between the rectum and cervix (cul-de-sac of Douglas).

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Salpingitis

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inflammation or infection of the fallopian tubes, often associated with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

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Skene glands

A

paraurethral glands.

66
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Syphilitic chancre

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firm, painless ulcer that is a sign of syphilis.

skin lesion associated with primary syphilis.

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Tubal pregnancy

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ectopic pregnancy; pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus.

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Uterine bleeding

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abnormality in menstrual bleeding and inappropriate uterine bleeding.

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Uterine prolapse

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descent or herniation of the uterus into or beyond the vagina.

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Vaginitis

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inflammation of the vagina.

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Vulvovaginitis

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inflammation of the vulvar and vaginal tissue

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Adhesions

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inflammatory bands that connect opposing serous surfaces.

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Ambiguous genitalia

A

the newborns’ genitalia are not clearly either male or female.

74
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Balanitis

A

inflammation of the glans penis

75
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Chordee

A

ventral curvature of the penis.

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Circumcision

A

surgical removal of the prepuce.

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Condyloma acuminata

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caused by human papilloma virus (HPV).

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Cremasteric

A

reflex characterized by rising of the scrotum and testicle when the inner thigh is stroked.

79
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Cryptorchidism

A

undescended testes.

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Glans

A

conical structure at the distal aspect of the penis.

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Hernia

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protrusion of a peritoneal-lined sac through some defect in the abdominal wall.

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Hydrocele

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fluid accumulation in the tunica vaginalis resulting in a nontender, smooth, firm mass.

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Hypospadias

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congenital defect in which the urethral meatus is located on the ventral surface of the glans penile shaft or the base of the penis.

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Klinefelter

A

XXY chromosomal anomaly.

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Lymphogranuloma venereum

A

sexually transmitted infection of the lymphatic system. Caused by different types of bacteria Chlamydia. Infection is not caused by the same bacteria that cause genital chlamydia

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Orchitis

A

acute inflammation of the testis secondary to infection.

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Paraphimosis

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the inability to replace the foreskin to its usual position after it has been retracted behind the glans.

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Peyronie

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disease characterized by a fibrous band in the corpus cavernosum.

89
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Phimosis

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narrowness of the opening of the prepuce, preventing its being drawn back over the glans.

90
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Priapism

A

prolonged penile erection

91
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Spermatocele

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cystic swelling on the epididymis.

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Testicular torsion

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rotation producing ischemia of testis.

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Varicocele

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abnormal tortuosity and dilation of veins in the spermatic cord.

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