Reproductive Flashcards
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Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Inability of the mail to attain/maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse
(Impotence)
Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Surgical procedure to widen the cervix and remove contents from uterus
Mastitis
Inflammation of the breast
Endometriosis
Inner lining of the uterus found outside of the uterus
Pyosalpinx
Pus in the uterine tube
Circumcision
Surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin)
Gonads
Primary reproductive organs (tested and ovaries)
Vasovasostomy
Creation of an artificial opening between ducts
Phimosis
Tightness of the prepuce (foreskin)
Prevents retraction over glans penis
Balanorrhea
Excessive discharge from the glans penis
Cryptorchidism
State of hidden testes
Fibrocystic breast changes (FBC)
Fibrosis, benign cysts and pain/tenderness in one or both breasts
Menarche
Beginning of menstruation (1st period)
Oophorectomy
Excision of an ovary
Tubal ligation
Surgical closure of the uterine tubes for sterilization
Hymenectomy
Excision of the hymen
Balanitis
Inflammation of the glans penis
Digital rectal examen (DRE)
Physician inserts finger into rectum to feel for size/shape of prostate
Mammography
X-raying of the breast
Vasectomy
Excision of the gas deferens
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Excessive development pertaining to the prostate gland
Prostatitis
Inflammation of the prostate gland
Orchidotomy
Incision into the testes
Andropathy
Disease of the male