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LOM Ch.8 Female Reproductive System Flashcards

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Amenorrhea

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Absence of menses for 6 months or longer than three of patient’s normal menstrual cycles

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Amnion

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Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus

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Areola

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Dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple

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Cephalic version

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The fetus turns the head so that it is the body part closest to the surface; can be performed by the obstetrician

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Cervix

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Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus

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Clitoris

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

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Colposcopy

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Examination of the vagina

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Corpus luteum

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Empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell; literally means yellow body

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Cul-de-sac

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

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Culdocentesis

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A needle is placed through the posterior wall of the vagina and fluid is withdrawn for diagnostic purposes

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Dyspareunia

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Painful sexual intercourse

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Bilateral salpingo oopherectomy

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Uterus plus one ovary and Fallopian tube are removed, or both

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Cystadenocarcinoma

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Malignant form of a cystadenoma

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Choriocarcinoma

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A malignant tumor of the uterus that originates in the cells of the chorion of the fetus

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Dystocia

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Painful birth or labor

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Endometrium

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Inner mucous membrane lining of the uterus

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Episiotomy

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Cutting of the vulva; enlarges the vaginal orifice for delivery

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Fallopian tube

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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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Fimbriae

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Finger or fringe like projections at the end of the Fallopian tubes

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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

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

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Genitalia

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Reproductive organs, also called genitals

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Gestation

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Period from fertilization of the ovum to birth

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Gynecology

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Study of the female reproductive organs including the breasts

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Gynecomastia

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Enlargement of breasts in a male

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HGC)
Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone
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Labia
Lips of the vagina; labia majora are the larger, outermost lips, and labia minora are the smaller, innermost lips
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Eclampsia
Pregnancy with high blood pressure, seizures
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Gravida
The total number of pregnancies a woman has had
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Granfian follicle
Fluid filled structure in the mammalian ovary within which an ovum develops before ovulation
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Mammary papilla
Nipple of the breast
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Mammoplasty
Breast reduction or augmentation
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Mastectomy
Removal of the breast
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Menarche
Beginning of the first menstrual period and ability to reproduce
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Menometrorrhagia
Excessive uterine bleeding during and between menstrual periods
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Menorrhea
Flow of blood at menstruation
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Menorrhagia
Abnormally heavy or long menstrual periods
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Menstruation
Monthly shedding of the uterine lining
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Metrorrhagia
Bleeding between menses
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Neonatal
Pertaining to newborns
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Neonatology
Branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn
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Oophorectomy
Removal of an ovary
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Ovary
One of a pair of female organs on each side of the pelvis; produce egg cells and hormones
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Ovum, ova
Mature egg cell; develop from immature egg cells called oocytes
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Oxytocia
Rapid birth or labor
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Perineorrhaphy
Plastic surgery procedures used to correct clinical conditions of the vagina and uterus
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Perineum
In females, the area between the anus and vagina
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Placenta
Vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy; permits the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and fetal waste products between mother and fetus
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Progesterone
Hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women
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Psuedocyesis
False pregnancy
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Vulva
External female genitalia; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice
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Para
With
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Vulvovaginitis
Inflammation of the vulva and vagina
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Abruptio placentae
Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta
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Aspiration
Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction
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Carcinoma in situ
(CIS) A localized form of cervical cancer
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Cervicitis
Inflammation of the cervix (lining of the cervix not renewed each month) Signs include raw red patches and discharge
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Colposcopy
Visual examination of the of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope
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Conization
Removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix
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Cryocauterization
Use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue
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Culdocentesis
Needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac
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Dilation
Widening the cervix
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Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus
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Endometriosis
Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus; causes inflammation and scar tissue
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Exenteration
Removal of internal organs within a cavity
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Fibroids
Benign tumors in the uterus
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis; leading cause of this is STDs
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Placenta previa
Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus; cesarean delivery is usually recommended
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Preeclampsia
Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache
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Adnexa uteri
Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments

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