med term female reproductive

Question 1

The inner layer of the uterus

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Endometrium

Question 2

The single cell formed immediately after conception

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Zygote

Question 3

Mucus that lubricates the vagina is produced by the

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Bartholin’s Glands

Question 4

Finger-like structures of the fallopian tube that catch the ovum are the

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Fibriae

Question 5

The term used to designate the transition phase between regular and menstrual periods and no periods at all

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Perimenopause

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Medical term for the condition also known as a yeast infection is

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Candidiasis

Question 7

During puberty, the term__________describes the beginning of menstrual function

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Menarche

Question 8

In the female the region between the vaginal orifice and the anus is known as the ___________

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Perineum

Question 9

The term ____________describes an inflammation of the cervix that is usually caused by an infection

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Cervicitis

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A _____________is a woman who has never borne a viable child

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Nullipara

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An accumulation of pus in the fallopian tube is known as

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Pyosalpinx

Question 12

The term used to describe infrequent or very light menstruation in a woman with previously normal period is _________________

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Oligomenorrhea

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The dark-pigmented area surrounding the nipple is known as the

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Areola

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____________________is excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals

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Menometrorrhagia

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_______________is a radiographic examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes

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Hysterosalpingography

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___________is the production of breast milk in a woman who is not breast feeding

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Galactorrhea

Question 17

The postpartum vaginal discharge during the first several weeks after childbirth is known as __________

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Lochia

Question 18

Pregnancy is a result of contact between the sperm and the ovum, usually through sexual intercourse known as _____________ or _________________

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Conception or Fertilization

Question 19

The placenta separates from the urterus after delivery and is expelled from the body as the _______________

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Afterbirth

Question 20

Surgical incision into the perineum to prevent tearing during the childbirth is an ________________

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Episiotomy

Question 21

Inflammation of the breast is

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Mastitis

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__________________is surgical repair of a fallopian tube

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Salpingostomy

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Test of amniotic fluid by insertion of a needle into the amnion is ____________

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Amniocentesis

Question 24

Medical specialty that diagnoses and treats disorders of the female reproductive system is _________________

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Gynecology

Question 25

The placenta may break away from the uterine wall ___________________ and require immediate delivery of the infant

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Placental Abruption

Question 26

The absence of menstruation

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Amenorrhea

Question 27

An abnormal vaginal discharge

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Vaginitis

Question 28

_____________is painful sexual intercourse, usually due to some condition, such as dryness, inflammation, or other disorders in the female system

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Dyspareunia

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______________is bending backward of the uterus so that it is angled

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Retroversion

Question 30

During a __________________________ a breast is removed, which may mean the breast and underlying muscle

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Radical Mastectomy

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The cessation of menstruation or menopause

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Perimenopause

Question 32

A pouch located between the uterus and rectum within the peritoneal cavity__________________

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Pouch of Douglas

(also called Rectouterine Pouch, or
Cul De Sac)

Question 33

Another name for a mature ovum

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Oogenesis

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______________________is a mature fully developed ovarian cyst containing a ripe ovum

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Graafian Follicles

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The release of the mature ovum from the ovary is called ____________________

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Ovulation

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Painful menstrual flow________________

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Dysmenorrhea

Question 37

_____________means to abstain from having vaginal intercourse

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Abstinence

Question 38

The presence and growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside the endometrium_________________

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Endometriosis

Question 39

Branch of medicine concerned with studies of disorders and care of the newborn is called_____________________

Answer 39

Neonatology

Question 40

From implantation through the 8th week of pregnancy the developing child is known as a/an _______________

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Embroyo