Module 10: Reproductive Systems Flashcards
Cervic-
Cervix
Cervical
Pertaining to the cervix
Colp-
Vagina
Hyster-
Uterus
Mamm-
Breast
Mast-
Breast
Men-
Menstruation
Metr-
Uterus
Oophor-
Ovary
Salping-
Fallopian tube
Ovari-
Ovary
Placent-
Placenta
Vagin-
Vagina
Uter-
Uterus
-algia
Pain
-arche
Beginning
-dynia
Condition of pain
-rrhagia
Condition of bursting forth (of blood)
Cervic (translation)
Neck (of the womb)
Amenorrhoea
Absence of menstruation
Dysmenorrhoea
Painful periods
Colporrhaphy
Suture of the vagina
Colpoplasty
Repair of the vagina
Endometriosis
Condition within the lining of the uterus
Mammogram
X-ray of the breast
Menorrhagia
Heavy bleeding during menstruation
Oophoropexy
Fixation/reattachment of the ovary
Salpingitis
Inflammation of the fallopian tube
D and C
Dilatation and curettage
Curettage
Removal of tissue by scraping or scooping
IUCD
Intrauterine contraceptive device
LMP
Last menstrual period
PMB
Post-menopausal bleeding
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
PV/VE
Per vagina/vaginal examination
Prostat-
Prostate
Scrot-
Scrotum
Urethra
Urethra
Epididymis
A duct behind the testis, along which sperm passes to the vas deferens
Epididym-
Epididymis
-ectomy
Removal/excision of
-rrhaphy
To suture
-pexy
To fix in place surgically
Balan
Head of (glans) penis
Balanitis
Inflammation of the (glans) penis
Orch
Testis
Orchitis (orchiditis)
Inflammation of the testis
Andr
Male
Andrology
Study of male (characteristics)
Vas
Vessel/duct
Orchidectomy
Removal/excision of the testis
Vas deferens
The duct carrying sperm from the testes to the urethra
Androgenic
Stimulating maleness/male characteristics
Epididymal
Pertaining to the epididymis
Hydrocele
Collection of fluid on the underside of the penis
Orchidopexy
Surgical fixation of the testis in the scrotum
Hypospadias
Opening of urethra on the underside of the penis
Phimosis
Tight foreskin
Prostatectomy
Removal of prostate
Varicocele
Swelling/dilatation of veins around testis and vas deferens
Vasectomy
Cutting the duct carrying semen from the testes
AI
Artifical insemination
PSA
Prostate specific antigen (blood test for cancer)
STD
Sexually transmitted disease
TURP
Transurethral resection of the prostate
Foetus
Developing infant from 9 weeks after conception until birth
Gestation
Pregnancy
Gynaecologist
Specialist studying the female reproductive system
Lactation
Production of milk by the mammary glands
Multigravida
Woman who has been pregnant more than once
Multipara
Woman who has given birth two or more times
Neonatal period
The first 28 days of life
Neonate
A newborn infant
Nullipara
Woman who has never given birth
Obstetrics
Medicine of pregnancy and childbirth
Primagravida
Woman pregnant for the first time
Primipara
Woman during and after her first pregnancy
Puerperium
The six week period after birth
Cx
Cervical/ cervix
CIN
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Most common type of abnormal cells found during colposcopy. (Pre- cancerous cells)
EMU
Early Morning Urine
Metrorrhagia
Bleeding between periods