Definitions 4

Question 1

A thin, frothy, “yellow-green, foul-smelling vaginal discharge”. Caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.

Answer 1

Trichomoniasis

Question 2

The decrease of testosterone in older men.

Answer 2

Andropause

Question 3

Performed to prevent tearing of the tissues

Answer 3

Episiotomy

Question 4

The abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus.

Answer 4

Placenta previa

Question 5

Immediately after birth, the baby is described as being “a newborn”.

Answer 5

Neonate

Question 6

The postpartum vaginal discharge during the first several weeks after childbirth

Answer 6

Lochia

Question 7

Abdominal pain caused by uterine cramps during menstrual period

Answer 7

Dysmenorrhea

Question 8

Inflammation of the glans penis

Answer 8

Balanitis

Question 9

Inflammation of the lining of the vagina

Answer 9

Vaginitis

Question 10

A profuse whitish mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina. Can be due to an infection, malignancy, or hormonal changes.

Answer 10

Leukorrhea