Reproductive Systems Flashcards
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Bulbourethral glands
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Pair of glands below the prostate that secrete fluid into the urethra
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Ejaculation
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Ejection of sperm and fluid from the male urethra
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Ejaculatory duct
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Tube through which semen enters the urethra
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Epididymis
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One of the tubes of tightly coiled tubes lying on top of each testicle. They carry sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the vas deferens
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Flagellum
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Hair-like projection on a sorry cell that makes it motile
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Gametes
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Sex cells; sperm in males and ova in demand,e
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Genitalia
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Reproductive organs such as the ovaries, uterus, and vagina in females; the testes, penis, and vas deferens in males. Also called genitals.
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Glans penis
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Sensitive tip of the penis
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Gonads
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Sex organs that produce gametes (sex cells) . Tested in Males and ovaries in females
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Intact
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Male that has not been neutered; male that still has its reproductive capability
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Os penis
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Bone found in the penis of some carnivores
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Perineum
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In male, the area between the anus and scrotum
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Prepuce
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Cutaneous sheath covering the penis
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Prostate gland
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Gland in male that surrounding the urethra. Depending on the species, it may be well defined or diffuse. It may secrete a thick fluid that AIDS the motility of sperm
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Scrotum
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External sac that contains the testes
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Semen
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Spermatozoa and fluid
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Seminal vesicles
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Pair of glands that secrete a fluid into the vas deferens
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Seminiferous tubules
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Narrow, coiled tubules that produce speed in the testes
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Spermatozoon
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Sperm cell
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Sterility
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Inability to reproduce
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Testes
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Male gonads that produce spermatozoa and the hormone testosterone
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Testosterone
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Hormones produced by the testes and responsible for male sex characteristics
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Urethra
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In males, tube that carried urine and semen to the outside of the body. The tube extends from the urinary bladder, through the or is to the outside of the body
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Vas deferens
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Narrow tube that carries sperm from the epididymis towards the urethra. Also called the charges this deferens
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Azoospermia
Lack of spermatozoa in the semen
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Castration
Removal of gonads (sex organs)
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Cryptorchism
Condition in which one or both testicles is undescended. Also called Cryptorchidism. If only one testicle is undescended, then it is termed minorchid. If both are undescended, then the condition is termed bilateral Cryptorchidism
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Electroejaculation
Method used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or for examination. Electrical stimulation is provided by electrodes to the nerves to promote ejaculation. The rectal probe used is called an Electroejaculator
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Neuter
Removal of male gonads; orchiectomy
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Paraphimosis
Inability to retract the penis due to its swollen state or due to the constriction of the preputial office
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Persistent frenulum
Incomplete separation of the penis and prepuce which causes an inability to breed
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Phimosis
Construction of the orifice of the prepuce preventing it from drawing back over the glans penis
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Priapism
Persistent erection of the penis due to injury or disease. Causes include injuries to the spinal cord or penis
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Scrotal hydrocele
Swelling of the scrotum due to a collection of fluid in the testes or along the spermatic cord
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Semen analysis
Testing done to evaluate a male as a potential breeder. Examinations include evaluation of motility, morphology and concentration of sperm cells
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Balan/o
Glans penis
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Priap/o
Penis
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Crypt/o
Hidden
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Prostat/o
Prostrate gland
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Epididym/o
Epididymis
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Semin/I
Semen; seed
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Gen/o
Producing
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Sperm/o; spermat/o
Spermatozoa semen
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Hydr/o
Fluid; water
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Later/o
Side
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Test/o; orch/o; orchi/o; orchid/o
Testis; testicles
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Theri/o
Beast
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Urethr/o
Urethra
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Vas/o
Vessel; vas deferens
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Pen/I
Penis
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Zo/o
Animal life
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Amnion
Innermost membrane around the developing embryo; amniotic sac
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Amniotic fluid
Fluid contained within the amnion
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Cervix
Lower neck-like portion of the uterus
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Chorion
Outermost membrane surrounding the embryo
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Clitoris
Small, elongated, erect portion of tissue on the ventral aspect of the vulva
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Coitus
Sexual intercourse; also called compilation
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Colostrum
First milk-like substance produced by the fema,e after parturition (birth); high in protein and antibodies
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Conception
The onset of pregnancy
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Embryo
The early stages of development from fertilisation to when major structures begin to develop
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Endometrium
Inner lining of the uterus
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Estrogen
Hormone produced by the ovaries and responsible for the female secondary sex characteristics
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Estrus
Time of sexual receptivity; also known as heat
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Fertilisation
The Union of dorm and ovum; conception
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Fetes
Later stages of development after major structures have developed
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Fimbeiae
Finger-like projections at the ends of the uterine tubes (Fallopian tubes)
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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Hormone produced by the pituitary to stimulate the maturation of ovum
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Gestation
Length of period
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Genital lock
Make and remake canine become locked together during contusion due to erectile tissue. Commonly called a tie
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Hymen
Membranous fold that partially or completely closes that vaginal orifice
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Implantation
Attachment of the fertilised egg (zygote) to the uterus
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Involution of the uterus
The uterus returns of its normal non-pregnant size
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Lactating
The normal secretion of milk
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Litter
Group of offspring born during the same labor
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Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Hormone produced by the pituitary to promote ovulation
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Meconium
First feces of the newborn
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Mount
Preparatory step to mating if animals
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Myometrium
Muscle lining of the uterus
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Neonate
Newborn
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Ovaries
Pair of female organs in either side of the pelvis that produce Estrogen and progesterone
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Ovulation
Release of ovum from the ovary
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Ovum
Female gamete (sex cell)
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Oxytocin
Hormone produced by the pituitary that stimulates the uterus to contract as well as milk secretion
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Parturition
The act of giving birth
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Perineum
In females, the area between the anus and vagina
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Pituitary gland
Endocrine gland at the base of the brain that produced FSH and LF, also called the master gland or hypophysis
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Placenta
Vascular organ that develops in the uterine wall during pregnancy. Used for communication between maternal and feral blood
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Pregnancy
Condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body
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Presentation
Orientation of the fetus before delivery
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Progesterone
Hormone produced by the ovaries during pregnancy to protect the embryo and stimulate lactation
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Umbilicus
Navel
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Urethra
Tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body
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Uterine horns
Pair of tubes extending from the uterine tubes to the body if the uterus. Makes animals adapted for litter bearing
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Uterine tubes
Pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterine horns. Also called Fallopian tubes
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Uterus
The womb. Consists of three sections: the uterine horn, uterine body, and cervix
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Vagina
Tube extending from the uterus to the outside of the body
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Vaginal orifice
Opening of the vagina
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Viable
Capable of living outside the uterus
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Vulva
External genitalia of the female
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Wean
Remove the young from the mother so that they no longer nurse
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Abortion
Spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the fetus is viable
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Artificial insemination
Implanting of live sperm into the female genital tract
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Assisted delivery
Aiding delivery of a fetus through use of equipment or hands
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Cesarean section
Removal of the fetus by abdominal incision; also spelled Caesarean section
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Congenital anomaly
Malformation present at or existing from birth. Congenital means present at or existing from birth. An anomaly is a defect or malformation
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Eclampsia
Decreased calcium during lactation causing convulsions and coma; commonly called milk fever in most species. Cattle have a similar disorder called peripartunient hypocalcemia
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Ectopic pregnanc
Fertilised ovum becomes implanted outside the uterus
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Embryo transfer
Transfer of fertilised ova from one female to another. Typically done with cattle
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Episiotomy
Incision through the skin if the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening for delivery
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Fetotomy
Surgical excision of a fetus; also known as embryo tony of abortion
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Galactorrhea
Abnormal, persistent discharge of milk
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Hydrocephalus
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the space of the brain. Common,y called water on the brain
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Leukorrhea
Sticky, white discharge from the vagina indicative of a disease elsewhere in the reproductive system
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Malpresentation
Faulty foetal presentation
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Pneumovagina
Involuntary aspiration of air into the vagina due to a conformational defect. Seen in cattle and horses. Animals are commonly referred to as wind suckers
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Pyometra
Pus in the uterus
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Retained placenta
Failure to pass the placenta after delivery of the fetus. Causes metritis and eventually infertility
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Ultrasound
Diagnostic technique using ultrasound waves to produce an image of an organ or tissue
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Uterine prolapse
Displacement of the uterus through the vaginal orifice
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Am I/o
Amnion (amniotic sac)
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O/o; ov/I; ov/o; ovul/o
Egg
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Cervic
Cervix; neck
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Obstetr/o
Midwife; one who receives
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Colp/o
Vagina
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Oophor/o; ovari/o
Ovary
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Epis/o
Vulva
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Ov/I; ov/o
Egg
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Galact/o
Milk
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Genit/o
Related to birth; reproductive organs
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Gest/o
Pregnancy
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Part/o
Birth; labour
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Gestat/o; Gester/o
Pregnancy
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Partiurit/o
Birth; labour
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Gynec/o
Women
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Perine/o
Perineum
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Hyster/o
Uterus; womb
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Lact/o
Milk
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Salping/ o
Fallopian music; uterine tubes; auditory (Eustachian) tubes
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Mamm/o; mast/o
Mammary glands
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Metr/o; metri/o
Uterus; womb; measure
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My/o
Muscle
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Nat/I
Birth
