Med Terms unit 8 - Female reproductive system Flashcards
gynec/o, gyn/o
female
F
female
oophor/o
ovary
ovary
store and form eggs
hyster/o, metr/i, metr/o
uterus
uterus
pear shaped muscular organ that has the functions of menstruation, pregnancy and labor
uterine
pertaining to the uterus
cervic/o
cervix
cervix
narrow, lower portion of the uterus, connects the vagina to the uterus
colp/o, vagin/o
vagina
vagina
tube that connects uterus to the outside of the body
episi/o
perineum
perine/o
perineum
perineum
space between vagina and rectum in the female, space between scrotum and anus in the male
mamm/o, mast/o
breast
men/o
menstruation
menstruation
periodic discharge of bloody fluid from the non-pregnant uterus
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
premenstrual syndrome
mood swings, acne or cramping that occurs before a girl gets her period
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
HCG
pregnancy test
Pap
pap smear
pap smear
specimen of cells from the cervix
SBE
self-breast exam
