Reproductive System 1 Flashcards
Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstrual flow
Implantation
Fertilized ovum embeds in the uterine endometrium
Fertilization
Union of sperm and ovum which develop into zygote, embryo then fetus
Ovulation
Release of the ovum from the ovary
Ovary ( ovari/o Oophor/o)
Female organ on each side of pelvis ; almond shaped; produces egg cells and hormone
Fallopian tube ( salping/o)
One of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus; oviducts
Endometrium
Inner mucous membrane lining in the uterus
Amnion
Inner most membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus
Chorion
Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo
Vulva (vulv/o)
External female genitalia; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice
Vagina (colp/o, vagin/o)
Muscular mucosa- lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body
Uterus ( hyste/o, metri/o, uter/o)
Hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which embryo develop, and from which menstruation occurs
Female, women
Gynec/o
Male, man
Andr/o
Stroma
Supportive, connective tissue of an organ
Semen
Spermatozoa and seminal fluid discharged from the urethra during ejaculation; fluid is produced and secreted by prostate gland, seminal vesicles and bulbourethral ( Cowper) gland
Penis ( balan/o)
Male external organ of reproduction
Mastectomy
Removal of a breast
Pyosalpinx
Pus in the fallopian tubes
Anovulatory
Pertaining to no egg production
Orifice; meatus
An opening
Multipara
Woman who has had more than one live birth
Fibroid
Benign muscle tumour in the uterus ( leiomyomas)
Scrotum
Sac containing the male gonad
