Reproductive System 2 Flashcards
Dystocia
Difficult labor, and delivery
Male gonad (singular)
Testis
Hysterectomy
Resection surgical removal of the uterus
Anorchism
Congenital absence of a testicle
Parturition
Act of giving birth
Cervicitis
Inflammation of the lower portion of the uterus
Cryogenic surgery
Use of cold temps (liquid nitrogen) to destroy tissue
Syphilis
Sexually transmitted infection caused by spirochete bacteria marked by a chancre ( ulcer) on the genitalia
Perineum
External region between the anus and the scrotum in males
Epididymis
Long, tightly coil tube lying on top of testis; stores sperm
Prepuce
Foreskin
Parenchymal tissue
Essential cells example seminiferous tubes of the testes
Vas deferens
Tube that leads from the epididymis to the urethra
Prostate
A gland below the bladder surrounding the urethra; secretes fluid
Interstitial cells of testes (leydig cells)
Testosterone is produced here
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Non-malignant increase in cell growth in a gland below the male urinary bladder
Oligospermia
Condition of scanty sperm cell production
Cryptorchidism
Undescended testicle
Gonorrhea
Sexually transmitted infection, causing inflammation of genital tract mucous membranes; caused by gonococcal infection
Vasectomy
Sterilization procedure in males; removal of part of the vas deferens
Salpingectomy
Removal of the fallopian tube
Genital herpes
Sexually transmitted infection of the genital mucosa with HSV, causing blister formation
Orchiopexy
Surgical fixation of an undescended testicle
Lactiferous ducts
Tubes carrying milk within the breast
