Medical Terminology Reproductive System Flashcards
Reproductive organs and associated structures
Genitalia
Surface between pubic symphysis and coccyx
Perineum
Egg-shaped glands that produce sperm
Testicles (ORCH/o, TEST/o)
Tubes where sperm is formed
Seminiferous Tubules
Curved/coiled tube on upper part of testicle
Epididymis - narrows at top to Vas Deferens
Cord extends upward from Epididymis
Spermatic Cord (includes vas deferens)
Head of penis
Glans Penis (BALAN/o)
Covers the Glans Penis
Foreskin
Continuation of Epididymis, connects to urethra
Vas Deferens
Glands that nourish sperm cells
Seminal Vesicles - base of bladder, attached to prostate
Begins at Vas Deferens, through prostate, into urethra - reflex expels semen
Ejaculatory Duct
Whiteish fluid containing sperm
Semen
Cowper’s glands - secrete pre-ejaculate
BULBOurethral Glands
Process of sperm generation
SpermaTOgenesis
Male gametes
Sperm
Male genital/reproductive Dr
UrOLOgist
Inflamation of glans penis (top of head)
BalanITIS
Narrowing of foreskin opening
Phimosis
Abnormal curvature of penis
Peyronie’s Disease
Male menopause - decrease in testosterone output
Andropause
Abscence of one/both testicles
ANorchism
UNfallen testicle
Cryptorchism
Inflamation of epididymis (curved tube in testicle)
Epididymitis
Abnormal FLUID-filled sac in scrotum, along spermatic cord
Hydrocele
4 hr erection - medical emergency
Priapism
Abnormal sperm cyst in epididymis w/ fluid/sperm
SpermATOcele
Testicle pain
OrchALGIA
Sharp pain from twisted vas deferens
Testicular Torsion
Inflamation of testicles
TESTitis
Abnormal knot in veins of scrotum
VARICOcele - varicose vein
Abscense of sperm
Azoospermia
Blood in semen
Hemospermia
Surgical removal of testicle
Orchidectomy
Surgery to move/fix undescended testicle, uses endoscope
Endoscopic Orchiopexy
Surgical removal of knotted vein in scrotum
VariCOcelectomy
Surgical removal/destruction of testicles
Castration
Surgical sterilization of male
Vasectomy
Surgical REVERSAL of sterilization of male
VASO VASO stomy
Most common STD
ChlamYdia
Abnormal overgrowth of bacteria in vagina
Bacterial Vaginosis
Caused by herpes simplex 2
Genital Herpes
Caused by HPV
Genital Warts
Bacterial STD Neisseria
Gonnorrhea
Bacterial STD treponema
SyphiLis 1 L
Parasite STD
Trichomoniasis
Female pubic mound
Mons Pubis
Glands lubricate vagina
Bartolin’s Glands
Vaginal lips
Labia Majora and Labia Minora
Milk-producing glands in breast
MaMMary 2 Ms 2 As
Ducts carry milk to nipple
Lactiferous Ducts
Almond-shaped organs beside uterus, produce estrogen and progesterone
Ovaries (OOphor/o, ovar/o)
Fuid-filled sac containing ovum
FoLLicle 2 Ls Graffian Follicle
Female gametes
Ova
Womb - between bladder and rectum
Uterus (hyster/o, metr/o, metri/o, uter/o) Metrium
Normal position of Uterus
Anteflexion
Uterus - entrance of fallopian tubes to uterus
Fundus - top part
Uterus - middle portion, body
Corpus
Uterus - lower portion, narrow, into vagina
Cervix
uterus - outer tissue layer
Perimetrium
Uterus - middle tissue layer
Myometrium
Uterus - inner tissue layer
Endometrium
Tube from cervix to outside of body
Vagina (vagin/o, colp/o)
Normal periodic female discharge
MenstrUation (men/o)
Beginning of menstrual function during puberty
Menarche
End of menstrual function during middle age
Menopause
Transition phase before menopause
PERImenopause
Dr of female genitalia
GynEcologist
Dr during pregnancy
ObstEtrician
Dr treating newborns
NeonatOLOGIST
Dr for children
Pediatrician
Abscense of ovulation
Anovulation
Inflamation of ovary
OOphorITIS
Ruprture of ovary
OvarioRRHEXIS
Inflamation of female organs - general term - often complication of STD
Pelvic Inflamatory Disease (PID)
Enlarged ovaries from hormonal imbalance
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Stein-Leventhal)
Pus in fallopian tube
PYOsalpinx
Inflamation of fallopian tube
Salpingitis
Endometrial tissue escapes uterus
Endometriosis
Abnormal discharge from uterus
METROrrhea
Benign tumor in uterus
Uterine Fibroid
Pelvic floor hernia into vagina
Uterine Prolapse
Abnormal cell growth in cervix
Cervical Dysplasia
Inflamation of cervix
CerviCitis
Inflamation of lining of cervix
ENDOcervicitis
Tearing in vagina
COLPOrrhexis
White discharge from uterus/vagina
Leukorrhea
Fungus infection of vagina
Vaginal Candidiasis
Inflamation of lining of vagina
Vaginitis
Abnormal Female itching
Pruritus Vulvae
Abnormal pain/burning sensation in vagina during intercourse
VulvOdynia
Inflamation of the vulva (external genitals)
Vulvitis
Mass of excess tissue growth in breast
FibroADENoma
Mutlipe benign cysts in breast
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Production of breast milk
Galactorrhea
Pain the the female breast
Mastalgia
Breast infection/inflamation - usually during feeding
Mastitis
Abnormal abscense of menstrual period for 3 months of more
Amenorrhea
Abnormal pain - uterine cramps during menstrual period
Dysmenorrhea
Abnormal excessive menstrual flow
Hypermenorrhea
Bleeding outside of normal menstual cycle
MenoMETROrrhagia
Infrequent period, light bleeding
Oligomenorrhea
Abnormally (more) frequent periods, heavy bleeding
Polymenorrhea
Symptoms two weeks before menstruation
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Visual exam of vagina
Colposcopy
Tissue removal from uteris for exam - precancerous
Endometrial biopsy
Ultrasound exam to find source of abnormal vaginal bleeding
Endovaginal Ultrasound
x-ray of uterus and fallopian tubes
HysterOsalpingoGRAPHY
Visual exam of uterus
Hysteroscopy
Pap Smear test
PapaNICOlaou Test
Diaphram - contraceptive
Intrauterine Device
Surgical revmoal of ovaries
Ovariectomy
Surgical removal of fallopian tubes
Salpingectomy
Surgical removal of fallopian tube AND ovary
Salpingo-OOphorectomy
Sterilization by cutting fallopian tubes
Tubal Ligation
Surgical fix of prolapsed vagina
Colpopexy
Surgical removal of cone-shaped tissue specimen from cervix
Conization
Surgical suturing of tear in vagina
Colporrhaphy
Surgery - dilation of cervix, scaping of uterus
Dilation and Curettage
Surgical removal of uterine fibroid cysts
Myomectomy
Surgical removal of uteris - general
HystERectomy
Surgical removal of uteris - uterus and cervix
Total Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of uteris - uteris, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes
Radical Hysterectomy
Cosmetic surgery on breast - general
Mammoplasty
Cosmetic surgery on breast - fix sagging breast
Mastopexy
Release of mature egg from follicle to ovary
Ovulation
Follicle that secretes progesterone during menstrual cycle - preps uterine lining for fertilized egg
Corpus Luteum
Union of sperm and ovum
Conception
Developing child - 1st to 8th week
Embryo
Developing child - 9th week to birth
Fetus
Fertilization of TWO ova by TWO sperm creates
Fraternal Twins
Fertilization of ONE ova by ONE sperm tha divides into two embryos
Identical Twins
Outer membrane of embryo - begining of placenta. Inner membrane.
Chorion + Amnion
Temporary organ to exchange nutrients/waste between mother and fetus
Placenta
Innermost membrane around embryo in uterus
Amniotic Sac
Fluid filled space between baby and sac
Amniotic Cavity
Cord to fetus
UmbiLical cord 1 L in middle
280 day period of fetus development
Gestation
First movement of fetus
Quickening
Early intermittent painless uterine contractions
Braxton Hicks Contractions
Final stage of labor before delivery
Antepartum
Woman who has never been pregnant
NuLLigaviDa 2 Ls
Woman who has never bore a viable child
NuLLipara 2 Ls
Woman during her first pregnancy
PriMigravida 1m
Woman who has bore one viable child
PriMipara 1m
Woman who has multiple children
MULTIparOUS
Time from afterbirth to 6 weeks after delivery
Puerperium
Vaginal discharge for 4-6 weeks after delivery
Lochia
Return of uterus to normal size after child’s delivery
Uterine InvoLution
Early breastmilk
Colostrum
Mood disorder after giving birth
Postpartum Depression
Greasy substance protects fetus in uterus and through birth
Vernix
First stools of newborn
Meconium
Score of newborn’s status
Apgar Score
Pregnancy involving fertilized egg outside of uterus
Ectopic Pregnancy
Toxemia, complication during pregnancy, high blood pressure
PREeclampsia 2 Es
Very serious toxemia with convulsions or coma
Eclampsia
Abnormal separation of placenta from uterine wall - too soon
Abruptio Placentae
Upside down delivery position
Breech
Abnormal position of placenta in uterus - lower embryo - 3rd trimester
Placenta Previa
Exam of cells from chorionic viLLi
Chorionic ViLLus Sampling
Needle puncture to obtain fluid specimen
Amniocentesis
X-ray to measure dimensions of pelvis
Pelvimetry
Surgical incision to enlarge vaginal opening during childbirth
EpiSiotomy
Surgical suturing to repair episiotomy
Episiorrhaphy
Low sperm count
Oligospermia
Giving birth
PartuRition
Fingers catch ovum
Fimbriae - at infundibulum
Initial impanted egg, growing egg, growing child
Zygote, Embryo, Fetus
