Pathology of the Reproductive System Flashcards
Pain in the breast.
Mastalgia
Inflammation of an ovary.
Oophoritis
Inflammation of a fallopian tube.
Salpingitis
The absence of ovulation when it would be expected. Can be caused by stress, inadequate nutrition, or hormonal imbalances.
Anovulation
The presence of precancerous changes in the cells that make up the inner lining of the cervix.
Cervical Dysplasia
The presence of a single or multiple benign cysts in the breasts.
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Is excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals.
Menometrorrhagia
Is the term used to describe infrequent or very light menstruation —with previously normal periods.
Oligomenorrhea
Is a potentially dangerous condition in which a fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside the uterus.
Ectopic Pregnancy
Is a disorder in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus.
Abruptio Placentae
Is a narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it cannot be retracted.
Phimosis
Is a knot of widening varicose veins in one side of the scrotum.
Varicocele
Is the absence of sperm in the semen.
Azoospermia
Is a sperm count of below 20 million/ml.
Oligospermia
Is the presence of blood in the seminal fluid.
Hematospermia
Is a sharp pain in the scrotum caused by the twisting of the vas deferens and blood vessels leading into the testicle.
Testicular Torsion
Is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis. It is the most commonly reported STD in the United States. It is highly contagious and requires early treatment with antibiotics.
Chlamydia
Is caused by the bacterium Treponema Pallidum. It is highly contagious and is passed from person to person through direct contact with a sore caused by —.
Syphilis
A congenital absence of one or both the testicles.
Anorchism
A hormone with high levels that indicate pregnancy
human chorionic gonadotropin
