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Reproductive System Flashcards

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The colored ring surrounding the breast nipple.

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Areola - Areola

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A method of pregnancy prevention.

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Birth control - Control de natalidad

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It is a male condition marked by an enlarged prostate gland, which causes difficulty with urination.

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BPH (Benign prostatic hypertrophy) - Hipertrofia prostática benigna

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The narrow necklike canal at the bottom part of the uterus.

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Cervix - Cuello uterino

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A procedure that uses a magnification instrument to evaluate the vagina, vulva, and cervix.

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Colposcopy - Colposcopía

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Using artificial measures to prevent pregnancy including barrier methods, pills, intrauterine devices, and sterilization.

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Contraception - Anticonceptivo

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It is a condition in which a man is unable to get or keep an erection in order to perform sexual intercourse.

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ED (Erecticle dysfunction) - Disfunción eréctil

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The inner lining of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for egg implantation.

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Endometrium - Endometrio

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A narrowed tube or duct behind each testis, which transports sperm to the vas deferens.

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Epididymis - Epidídimo

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These tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus. When the ovary releases the egg, it travels through the fallopian tubes.

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Fallopian tubes - Trompas de Falopio

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Tumors in the smooth muscles of the uterus, usually benign but can lead to heavy menstrual periods.

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Fibroids - Fibromas

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The roll of skin covering the penis, which can be retracted or surgically removed by circumcision.

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Foreskin - Prepucio

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The branch of medicine focused on the study of women and girls, especially with regards to their reproductive system.

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Gynecology - Ginecología

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It is a type of infection with many different varieties; it is most often used to describe the type that’s passed through sexual contact.

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HPV (human papillomavirus) - Virus del papiloma humano

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The thin membrane that partially covers the entrance to the vagina.

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Hymen - Himen

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The surgical removal of the uterus.

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Hysterectomy - Histerectomía

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Also known as coitus, this is sexual contact or actions with another person.

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Intercourse - Relación sexual/Coito

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It is a small contraceptive device placed in the left side of the uterine wall to prevent pregnancy.

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IUD (Intrauterine Device) - Dispositivo intrauterino (IUD)

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The two sets of skin folds at the opening of the vagina.

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Labia - Labia

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Milk-producing glands in women’s breasts.

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Mammary glands - Glándulas mamarias

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21
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Surgical removal of a breast.

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Mastectomy - mastectomía

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The natural cessation of menstrual cycles and ovarian function, including reduction of female hormones.

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Menopause - Menopausia

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The cyclical discharge of blood and uterine tissue after an egg goes unfertilized.

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Menstruation - Menstruación

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The small projection near the center of each breast; in women, the nipple is connected to the milk ducts.

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Nipple - Pezón

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Surgical removal of the ovaries.

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Oophorectomy - Ooforectomía

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Any number of conditions involving one or both testes.

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Orchidism - Orquidismo

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The pair of organs responsible for egg production and located on either side of the uterus.

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Ovaries - Ovarios

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The matured egg released into the uterus.

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Ovum - Óvulo

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It is a swab of the cervix to determine if there is any abnormal cell growth.

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Pap smear - Papanicolau

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The area between the external genitalia and anus.

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Perineum - Perineo

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A device that is inserted into the vagina to support sagging pelvic organs.

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Pessary - Pesario

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A small gland in males that is located between the penis and bladder; the urethra passes through the center of the prostate to allow urine to flow.

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Próstata

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Surgical removal of one or both of the fallopian tubes.

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Salpinfectomy - Salpingectomía

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This is the small pouch of skin that holds both testicles in males.

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Scrotum - Escroto

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The reproductive fluid produced by males that carries sperm.

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Semen - Semen

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A pair of glands in the male reproductive system that open into the vas deferens; they produce several of the components that make semen.

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Seminal vesicles - Vesículas seminales

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Small tubes within the testicles where sperm is produced.

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Seminiferous tubules - Túbulos semníferos

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Used in gynecological exams to spread the walls of the vagina to view the cervix.

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Speculum - Espéculo

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The male reproductive cell, which fertilizes the female egg to become an embryo.

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Sperm - Esperma

40
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They are transmitted through sexual intercourse or contact with sexual organ fluids.

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STDs (Sexually transmitted diseases) - Enfermedades venéreas/Enfermedades de transmisión sexual

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The male reproductive organ that produces sperm; plural is testes.

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Testis - Testículo

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Often called vaginitis, a very common type of infection, it is the transfer of a single-cell organism during sexual intercourse.

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Trichomoniasis - Tricomoniasis

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The process of making a fertile woman infertile by banding, clipping, scaling, or tying the fallopian tubes to prevent eggs traveling to the uterus.

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Tubal ligation - Ligadura de trompas

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The uterus falls into the vagina through the vaginal vault.

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Uterine prolapse - Prolapso uterino

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Also known as womb, it is the organ in the lower pelvic area of females, which carries a fetus to term.

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Uterus - Útero

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The tube in the female reproductive system that leads from the cervix to the external genitalia.

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Vagina - Vagina

47
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The tube in the male reproductive system that transports sperm from the testes to the urethra.

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Vas deferens - Conducto deferente

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Surgical clipping of both vas deferens, which will prevent fertile sperm from being ejaculated.

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Vasectomy - Vasectomía

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External female genitalia. Not to be confused with the vagina.

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Vulva - Vulva

50
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A vaginal yeast infection caused by Candida and characterized by itching, soreness, burning, pain with intercourse, pain with urination, and whitish discharge from the vagina.

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Yeast infection - Infección por hongos

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