med term female reproductive Flashcards
The inner layer of the uterus
Endometrium
The single cell formed immediately after conception
Zygote
Mucus that lubricates the vagina is produced by the
Bartholin’s Glands
Finger-like structures of the fallopian tube that catch the ovum are the
Fibriae
The term used to designate the transition phase between regular and menstrual periods and no periods at all
Perimenopause
Medical term for the condition also known as a yeast infection is
Candidiasis
During puberty, the term__________describes the beginning of menstrual function
Menarche
In the female the region between the vaginal orifice and the anus is known as the ___________
Perineum
The term ____________describes an inflammation of the cervix that is usually caused by an infection
Cervicitis
A _____________is a woman who has never borne a viable child
Nullipara
An accumulation of pus in the fallopian tube is known as
Pyosalpinx
The term used to describe infrequent or very light menstruation in a woman with previously normal period is _________________
Oligomenorrhea
The dark-pigmented area surrounding the nipple is known as the
Areola
____________________is excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals
Menometrorrhagia
_______________is a radiographic examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes
Hysterosalpingography
___________is the production of breast milk in a woman who is not breast feeding
Galactorrhea
The postpartum vaginal discharge during the first several weeks after childbirth is known as __________
Lochia
Pregnancy is a result of contact between the sperm and the ovum, usually through sexual intercourse known as _____________ or _________________
Conception or Fertilization
The placenta separates from the urterus after delivery and is expelled from the body as the _______________
Afterbirth
Surgical incision into the perineum to prevent tearing during the childbirth is an ________________
Episiotomy
Inflammation of the breast is
Mastitis
__________________is surgical repair of a fallopian tube
Salpingostomy
Test of amniotic fluid by insertion of a needle into the amnion is ____________
Amniocentesis
Medical specialty that diagnoses and treats disorders of the female reproductive system is _________________
Gynecology
The placenta may break away from the uterine wall ___________________ and require immediate delivery of the infant
Placental Abruption
The absence of menstruation
Amenorrhea
An abnormal vaginal discharge
Vaginitis
_____________is painful sexual intercourse, usually due to some condition, such as dryness, inflammation, or other disorders in the female system
Dyspareunia
______________is bending backward of the uterus so that it is angled
Retroversion
During a __________________________ a breast is removed, which may mean the breast and underlying muscle
Radical Mastectomy
The cessation of menstruation or menopause
Perimenopause
A pouch located between the uterus and rectum within the peritoneal cavity__________________
Pouch of Douglas
(also called Rectouterine Pouch, or
Cul De Sac)
Another name for a mature ovum
Oogenesis
______________________is a mature fully developed ovarian cyst containing a ripe ovum
Graafian Follicles
The release of the mature ovum from the ovary is called ____________________
Ovulation
Painful menstrual flow________________
Dysmenorrhea
_____________means to abstain from having vaginal intercourse
Abstinence
The presence and growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside the endometrium_________________
Endometriosis
Branch of medicine concerned with studies of disorders and care of the newborn is called_____________________
Neonatology
From implantation through the 8th week of pregnancy the developing child is known as a/an _______________
Embroyo
