Glossary Part 12

Question 1

an agent or tractor that produces physical defects int he embryo

Answer 1

teratogen

Question 2

a functioning ovarian tumor composed of theca cells

Answer 2

thecoma

Question 3

the onset of development of breast

Answer 3

thelarche

Question 4

a period of three months

period of gestation is dividd into three units of 3 calendar months each

Answer 4

trimester

Question 5

the epithet of the chorion, including the covering of the placental villi
comprises of cellular layer (cytotrophoblast) and syncytium (syncytiotrophoblast)

Answer 5

trophoblast

Question 6

the enlarged sebaceous glands of the areolae of the mammary glands during late pregnancy and lactation

Answer 6

montgomery tubercles

Question 7

protrusion of the urethra through the supporting structure of the anterior wall

Answer 7

urethrocele

Question 8

surgical interruption of the ductus (vas) deference for permanent contraception

Answer 8

vasectomy

Question 9

VBAC

Answer 9

vaginal birth after cesarean section

Question 10

the condition of a fetus weighing 500g or more

ability to live independently outside of the uterus

Answer 10

viability

Question 11

development of masculine traits in a female

Answer 11

virilization

Question 12

uterine bleeding after the interruption of hormonal support of the endometrium

Answer 12

withdrawal bleeding