Reproductive System Flashcards
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cervic/o
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cervix (neck of the uterus)
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colp/o
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vagina
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-gravida
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pregnant
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gynec/o
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woman, female
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hyster/o
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uterus
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mast/o
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breast
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men/o
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menstruation, men
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orchid/o
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testicles
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ov/o
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egg, ovum
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ovari/o
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ovary
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-para
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to give birth
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-pexy
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surgical fixation
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salping/o
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fallopian tube
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test/i
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testicle, testis
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vagin/o
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vagina
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abruptio placentae
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a disorder in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus
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amenorrhea
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an abnormal absence of menstrual periods for 90 days or more
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amniocentesis
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surgical puncture with a needle to obtain a specimen of amniotic fluid to evaluate fetal health and to diagnose certain congenital disorders.
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andropause
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marked by the decrease of the male hormone testosterone; the gradual hormonal change usually begins when a man is in his 40s, and can cause low energy, depression, a reduction in muscle mass, and difficulty sleeping or concentration
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Apgar score
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a scale of 1 to 10 to evaluate a newborn infant’s physical status at 1 and 5 minutes after birth
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azoospermia
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the absence of sperm in the semen.
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cervical dysplasia
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the presence of precancerous changes in the cells that make up the inner lining of the cervix.
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cervicitis
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inflammation of the cervix
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chlamydia
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a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis
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chorionic villus sampling
examination of cells retrieved from the chorionic villi between the 11th and 14th weeks of pregnancy
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colostrum
specialized form of breast milk that delivers essential nutrients and antibodies that the newborn can digest; produced by the mammary glands in late pregnancy and during the first few days after giving birth.
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colporrhaphy
surgical suturing of a tear in the vagina
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colposcopy
direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix, vagina, and vulva
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dysmenorrhea
pain caused by uterine contractions during a menstrual period
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eclampsia
a serious condition characterized by seizures and coma that can develop during or after pregnancy from uncontrolled preeclampsia
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ectopic pregnancy
a dangerous condition in which a fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus
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endometriosis
a condition in which patches of endometrial tissue escape the uterus and become attached to other structures in the pelvic cavity
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epididymitis
inflammation of the epididymis
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episiotomy
a surgical incision made into the perineum to enlarge the vaginal orifice to prevent tearing of tissues as the infant move out of the birth canal
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fibroadenoma
a round, rubbery, firm mass that arises from excess growth of glandular and connective tissue in the breast
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galactorrhea
the production of breast milk in women who are not breast feeding
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gonorrhea
a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium *Neisseria gonorrhoeae*
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hematospermia
the presence of blood in the semen
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hydrocele
a fluid-filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles
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hypomenorrhea
an unusually small amount of menstrual fluid during a shortened menstrual period
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hysterectomy
surgical removal of the uterus
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hysterosalpinography
an x-ray examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes
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hysteroscopy
the direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes
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lactiation
the process of forming and secreting milk from the breasts as nourishment for the infant
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leukorrhea
a whitish mucous discharge from the uterus and vagina
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mastalgia
pain in the breast
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mastopexy
elective surgery to affix sagging breast in a more elevated position
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menarche
the beginning of menstruation
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menometrorrhagia
excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals.
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neonate
the newborn infant is known as a neonate during the first 4 weeks after birth
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nullipara
a woman who has never borne a viable child
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obstetrician
a physician who specializes in providing medical care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately thereafter
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oligomenorrhea
irregular or very light menstruation in a woman with previously normal periods
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oophorectomy
surgical removal of one or both ovaries
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orchiectomy
surgical removal of one or both testicles
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orchiopexy
the repair of cryptochidism, which is an undescended testicle
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pelvic inflammatory disease
any inflammation of the female reproductive organs not associated with surgery or pregnancy
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perimenopause
the transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all
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Peyronie's disease
a form of sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection
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Placenta previa
abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus
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Polycystic ovary syndrome
a condition characterized by an imbalance of reproductive hormones
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postpartum
after childbirth
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preeclampsia
a complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria
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priapism
a painful erection that lasts four hours or more but is not accompanied by sexual excitement
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primigravida
a woman during her first pregnancy
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primipara
a woman who has borne one viable child
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pruritus vulvae
?
68
salpingo-oophorectomy
surgical removal of a fallopian tube and ovary.
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syphilis
a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacterium *Treponema pallidum*
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Trichomoniasis
a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite *Trichomonas vaginalis*
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Uterine prolapse
a condition in which the weakening of pelvic muscles and supportive tissues allows the uterus to slide from its normal position in the pelvic cavity and sag into the vagina
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vaginismus
an involuntary spasm of the pelvic flood muscles that close off the vagina
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varicocele
a knot of widening varicose veins in one side of the scrotum
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vasovasostomy
a procedure performed as an attempt to restore fertility to a vasectomized male
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vulvodynia
a painful syndrome of unknown cause characterized by chronic burning, dyspareunia, itching, or stinging irritation of the vulva
