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Language of Medicine 8 - Vocabulary Flashcards

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1
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Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments.

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adnexai uteri

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Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus.

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amnion

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Dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple.

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areola

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Small mucus-secreting exocrine glands at the vaginal origice (opening to outside of the body).

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Batholin glands

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Lower, neck-line portion of the uterus.

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cervix

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Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo; it forms the fetal part of the placenta.

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chorion

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Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra.

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clitoris

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Sexual intercourse; copulation.

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coitus

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Empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell; literally means yellow (luteum) body (corpus).

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corpus luteum

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Region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus.

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cul-de-sac

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Stage in prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks.

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embryo

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12
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Inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus.

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endometrium

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Hormone produced by the ovaries; promotes female secondary sex characteristics.

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estrogen

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One of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus; also called an oviduct.

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fallopian tube

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Union of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops.

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fertilization

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Stage in prenatal development from 8 to 39 or 40 weeks.

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fetus

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Finger- or fringe- like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes.

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fimbriae

singular: finbria

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Secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum).

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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Male of female sexual reproductive cell; sperm or ovum.

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gamete

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Reproductive organs; also called genitals.

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genitalia

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21
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Period from fertilization of the ovum to birth.

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gestation

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22
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Female or male reproductive organs including the breasts.

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gonad

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23
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Study of the female reproductive organs including the breasts.

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gynecology

24
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Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating (-tropin) the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone.

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human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

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Mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina.

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hymen

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Lips of the vagina; labia majora are the larger, outermost lips, and labia minora are the smaller, innermost lips.

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labia

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Tubes that carry milk within the breast.

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lactiferous ducts

28
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Secreted by the pituitary gland to promote ovulation.

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luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Nipple of the breast. A papilla is any small nipple-shaped projection.

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mammary papilla

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Beginning of the first menstrual period and ability to reproduce.

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menarche

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Gradual ending of menstruation.

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menopause

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Monthly shedding of the uterine lining. The flow of blood and tissue normally discharged during menstruation is called the menses (Latin: mensis means month).

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menstruation

33
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Muscle layer of the uterus.

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myometrium

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Branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn. (neonate).

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neonatology

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Branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth.

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obstetrics

36
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An opening.

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orifice

37
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Developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary.

Only about 400 of these sacs mature in a woman’s lifetime.

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ovarian follicle

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One of a pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis. Ovaries are almond-shaped, about the size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells (ova) and hormones.

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ovary

39
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Release of the ovum from the ovary.

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ovulation

40
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Mature egg cell (female gamete). Ova develop from immature egg cells called oocytes.

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ovum

plural: ova

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Act of giving birth.

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parturition

42
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In females, the area between the anus and the vagina.

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perineum

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Endocrine gland at the base of the brain. It produces hormones that stimulate the ovaries. The pituitary gland also regulates other endocrine organs.

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pituitary gland

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Vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy. It permits the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and fetal waste products between mother and fetus.

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placenta

45
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Condition in a female of having a developing embryo and fetus in her uterus for about 40 weeks.

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pregnancy

46
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Hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women.

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progesterone

47
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Point in the life cycle at which secondary sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced.

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puberty

48
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Outermost layer surrounding the uterus.

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uterine serosa

49
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Hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo in which the embryo and fetus develop, and from which menstruation occurs.

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uterus

50
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The upper portion of the uterus.

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fundus

51
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The middle portion of the uterus.

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corpus

52
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The lowermost portion of the uterus.

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cervix

53
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Muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body.

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vagina

54
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External female genitalia; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice.

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vulva

55
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Stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation up to 2 weeks.

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zygote

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