Female Reproductive System Flashcards
gynec/o
gyn/o
F
Female
oophor/o
OO-AH-FERO
ovary
Form and store eggs
hyster/o
metr/i
metr/o
uterus
pear shaped muscular organ
Function are menstruation, pregnancy, labor, protects developing child
Uterine
pertaining to the uterus
Cervic/o
cervix
Connects uterus to vagina
colp/o
vagin/o
vagina
tube that connects uterus to the outside of the body
episi/o
perine/o
Perineum
Space between vagina and rectum
Space between scrotum and anus
mamm/o
mast/o
breast
men/o
menstruation
Discharge of bloody fluid from non pregnant uterus
TAH
Total abdominal hysterectomy
Removal of the uterus through the abdominal cavity
TVH
Total vaginal hysterectomy
GYN
gynecology or gynecologist
OB/GYN
Obstetrics and gynecologist
Obstetrician and gynecologist
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Bacterial infection that affects the uterus and all that jazz