Med Term Chapter 12 2022 Flashcards

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abortifacient

A

drug that causes abortion

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acquired immune deficiency (AIDS)

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caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and suppresses the immune system

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3
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amenorrhea

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absence of menstruation

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amniocentesis

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needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis

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5
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amnion

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membrane that encloses the embryo in protective amniotic fluid

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anorchidism

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lack of a testicle

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antepartum

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before birth

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aspermia

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inability to secrete or ejaculate sperm

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9
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azoospermia

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absence of sperm in the semen

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10
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balanitis

A

inflammation of the glans penis

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balanorrhea

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discharge from the glans penis

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12
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benign prostatic hyperplasia

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benign growth of cells within the prostate gland

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13
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candidasis

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yeast infection

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14
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cardiotocography

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instrument for recording the baby’s heart rate during contractions; also known as a fetal heart monitor

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cephalopelvic disproportion

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condition preventing normal delivery through the birth canal; either the baby’s head is too large or the birth canal is too small

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16
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cervical dysplasia

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the presence of precancerous changes in the cells that make up the inner lining of the cervix

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cervicitis

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inflammation of the cervix

18
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cervix

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the opening to the uterus

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cesarian

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a birth in which the uterus is cut open to remove the baby

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chancre

A

primary lesions of the syphilis

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chlamydia

A

a bacterial infection that affects the reproductive organs of both male and female

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chorion

A

outermost layer of the fetal membrane

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circumcise

A

removal of the foreskin

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colposcope

A

instrument used for visual examination of the vagina

25
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colposcopy

A

visual examination of the vagina

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colpostenosis

A

narrowing in the vaginal opening

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contraceptive

A

agent that prevents conception

28
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cryptochidism

A

undescended testicles

29
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digital rectal exam

A

examination of the prostate using a finger inserted into the rectum

30
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ductus deferens

A

carries sperm from epididymis to urethra

31
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dysmenorrhea

A

painful menstruation

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dyspareunia

A

painful intercourse

33
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dystocia

A

difficult labor

34
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eclampsia

A

most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy

35
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ectopic pregnancy

A

implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location

36
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ejaculation

A

ejection of sperm and fluid from the male urethra

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endometriosis

A

endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

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endometritis

A

inflammation of the endometrium

39
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epididymis

A

a long, coiled duct on the outside of the testis in which sperm mature

40
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epididymitis

A

inflammation of the epididymis