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Reproductive System Flashcards

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Amenorrhea

A

Absence of menstruation

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Amniocentesis

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Surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to obtain a sample of amniotic fluid

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Antepartum

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Time period during pregnancy before childbirth

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Colporrhaphy

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Suture or repair of the vaginal wall

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Dysmenorrhea

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Painful or difficult menstruation

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Endometriosis

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Condition in which the endometrial tissue is found outside of the uterus, such as the abdominal or pelvic cavity

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Epispadias

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Congenital defect in which the urethra opens on the upper aspect (dorsum) of the penis

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External os

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The opening from the cervix into the vagina

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Fibroma

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Fibrous tumor; also called a muons, fibroid, or leiomyoma

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Genitalia

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Male or female reproductive organs, internal and external

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Gynecologist

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Physician specializing in the study of the female reproductive system

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Hysterotomy

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Surgical incision into the uterus

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Hypospadias

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Congenital defect in which the urethra opens on the underside of the penis or peritoneum

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Mammography

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A graphic recording of the breast using x-ray technology

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Mastectomy

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Surgical excision of the breast

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Menorrhagia

A

Excessive blood flow during menstruation

17
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Menorrhea

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Normal menstruation

18
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Myometritis

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Inflammation of the muscular wall of the uterus (myometrium)

19
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Oophrectomy

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Surgical excision of one or both ovaries

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Orchitectomy

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Surgical excision of a testicle

21
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Postpartum

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Period after childbirth

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Salpingectomy

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Surgical excision of fallopian tube(s)

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Prostatalgia

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Pain in the prostate

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Trimester

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Period of three months; in pregnancy, there are first, second and third trimesters

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Vaginitis

A

Inflammation of the vagina

26
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Vasectomy

A

Surgical excision of the vas deferens

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