reproductive system

Question 1

perineum

Answer 1

external surface from pubic symphysis and coccyx

Question 2

scrotum

Answer 2

surrounds, protects, and supports the testes

Question 3

epididymis

Answer 3

coiled tube at the upper part of each teste

Question 4

varicocele

Answer 4

widening varicose veins on one side of the scrotum

Question 5

infundibulum

Answer 5

funnel shaped opening to a fallopian tube

Question 6

corpus luteum

Answer 6

secretes hormones during second 1/2 of menstrual cycle

Question 7

chorion

Answer 7

thin outer membrane that encloses the embryo

Question 8

placenta

Answer 8

temporary organ in the uterus that exchanges nutrients and waste product to prevent blood contamination

Question 9

amniotic sac

Answer 9

surrounded the embryo

Question 10

Braxton hicks contractions

Answer 10

intermittent painless uterine contractions that occur with increasing frequency

Question 11

antepartum

Answer 11

final stage of pregnancy just before labour

Question 12

nulligravia

Answer 12

women who has never been pregnant

Question 13

nullipara

Answer 13

women who has never borne a viable child

Question 14

primigravida

Answer 14

women during her first pregnancy

Question 15

primpara

Answer 15

women who has borne one viable child

Question 16

multiparous

Answer 16

woman who has given birth 2-3 times

Question 17

puerperium

Answer 17

first 6 weeks after placenta delivery

Question 18

lochia

Answer 18

discharge 4-6 weeks after childbirth

Question 19

meconium

Answer 19

greenish material in the fetal intestine, forming the first stools

Question 20

anovluation

Answer 20

absence of ovulation where normally expected

Question 21

oophoritis

Answer 21

inflammation of an ovary

Question 22

ovariorrhexis

Answer 22

rupture of an ovary

Question 23

pyosalpinx

Answer 23

accumulation of pus in Fallopian tube

Question 24

salpingitis

Answer 24

inflammation of a Fallopian tube

Question 25

endometriosis

Answer 25

patches of endometria tissue becomes attached to other structures in the pelvic cavity

Question 26

metrorrhea

Answer 26

abnormal discharge from the uterus

Question 27

endometrial cancer

Answer 27

begins in the lining of the uterus

Question 28

myoma (uterine fibroids)

Answer 28

benign tumour of muscle and tissue in uterus wall

Question 29

colporrhexis

Answer 29

tearing or laceration of female reproductive wall

Question 30

pruritis vulvae

Answer 30

severe itching of female genitalia

Question 31

vulvodynia

Answer 31

painful syndrome of unknown cause

Question 32

amenorrhea

Answer 32

absence of menstrual cycle

Question 33

dysmenorrhea

Answer 33

pain due to cramps during menstrual cycle

Question 34

DUB (dysfunctional uterine bleeding)

Answer 34

abnormal bleeding due to hormonal imbalance

Question 35

Hypermenorrhea

Answer 35

excessive menstrual flow

Question 36

Hypomonrrhea

Answer 36

unusually small menstrual flow during a short menstrual period

Question 37

menometrorrhagia

Answer 37

excessive uterine bleeding at irregular intervals

Question 38

oligomenorrhea

Answer 38

infrequent or very light menstruation

Question 39

polymenorrhea

Answer 39

more frequent menstruation

Question 40

preeclampsia

Answer 40

pregnancy hypertension

Question 41

ectopic pregnancy

Answer 41

fertilized egg is implanted and develops outside the uterus

Question 42

abruptio placentae

Answer 42

placenta separates from the uterine wall before birth

Question 43

breech presentation

Answer 43

buttocks or feet of the fetus enter the birth canal first

Question 44

HSG

Answer 44

radiographic examination of uterus and Fallopian tubes

Question 45

Pap smear

Answer 45

exfoliative biopsy of the cervix

Question 46

contraceptive

Answer 46

lessens the likelihood of pregnancy

Question 47

tubal ligation

Answer 47

sterilization of Fallopian tubes

Question 48

cone biopsy

Answer 48

surgical removal of cone shaped specimen from the cervix

Question 49

colporrhapy

Answer 49

surgical suturing of tear in female reproductive organ

Question 50

Dilation and curettage

Answer 50

surgical procedure where Cervix is dilated and endometrium of uterus is scraped away

Question 51

myomectomy

Answer 51

surgical removal of uterine fibroids

Question 52

hysterectomy

Answer 52

surgical removal of uterus