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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

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Lack of spermatozoa in the semen

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Castration

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Removal of gonads (sex organs)

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Cryptorchism

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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

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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

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Removal of male gonads; orchiectomy

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Paraphimosis

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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

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Incomplete separation of the penis and prepuce which causes an inability to breed

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Phimosis

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Construction of the orifice of the prepuce preventing it from drawing back over the glans penis

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Priapism

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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

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Swelling of the scrotum due to a collection of fluid in the testes or along the spermatic cord

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Semen analysis

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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

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Glans penis

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Priap/o

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Penis

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Crypt/o

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Hidden

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Prostat/o

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Prostrate gland

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Epididym/o

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Epididymis

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Semin/I

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Semen; seed

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Gen/o

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Producing

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Sperm/o; spermat/o

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Spermatozoa semen

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Hydr/o

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Fluid; water

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Later/o

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Side

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Test/o; orch/o; orchi/o; orchid/o

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Testis; testicles

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Theri/o

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Beast

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Urethr/o

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Urethra

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Vas/o

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Vessel; vas deferens

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Pen/I

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Penis

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Zo/o

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Animal life

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Amnion

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Innermost membrane around the developing embryo; amniotic sac

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Amniotic fluid

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Fluid contained within the amnion

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Cervix

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Lower neck-like portion of the uterus

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Chorion

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Outermost membrane surrounding the embryo

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Clitoris

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Small, elongated, erect portion of tissue on the ventral aspect of the vulva

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Coitus

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Sexual intercourse; also called compilation

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Colostrum

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First milk-like substance produced by the fema,e after parturition (birth); high in protein and antibodies

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Conception

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The onset of pregnancy

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Embryo

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The early stages of development from fertilisation to when major structures begin to develop

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Endometrium

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Inner lining of the uterus

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Estrogen

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Hormone produced by the ovaries and responsible for the female secondary sex characteristics

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Estrus

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Time of sexual receptivity; also known as heat

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Fertilisation

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The Union of dorm and ovum; conception

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Fetes

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Later stages of development after major structures have developed

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Fimbeiae

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Finger-like projections at the ends of the uterine tubes (Fallopian tubes)

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Hormone produced by the pituitary to stimulate the maturation of ovum

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Gestation

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Length of period

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Genital lock

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Make and remake canine become locked together during contusion due to erectile tissue. Commonly called a tie

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Hymen

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Membranous fold that partially or completely closes that vaginal orifice

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Implantation

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Attachment of the fertilised egg (zygote) to the uterus

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Involution of the uterus

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The uterus returns of its normal non-pregnant size

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Lactating

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The normal secretion of milk

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Litter

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Group of offspring born during the same labor

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Hormone produced by the pituitary to promote ovulation

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Meconium

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First feces of the newborn

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Mount

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Preparatory step to mating if animals

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Myometrium

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Muscle lining of the uterus

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Neonate

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Ovaries

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Pair of female organs in either side of the pelvis that produce Estrogen and progesterone

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Ovulation

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Release of ovum from the ovary

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Ovum

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Female gamete (sex cell)

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Oxytocin

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Hormone produced by the pituitary that stimulates the uterus to contract as well as milk secretion

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Parturition

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The act of giving birth

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Perineum

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In females, the area between the anus and vagina

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Pituitary gland

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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

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Vascular organ that develops in the uterine wall during pregnancy. Used for communication between maternal and feral blood

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Pregnancy

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Condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body

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Presentation

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Orientation of the fetus before delivery

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Progesterone

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Hormone produced by the ovaries during pregnancy to protect the embryo and stimulate lactation

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Umbilicus

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Urethra

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Tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body

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Uterine horns

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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

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Pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterine horns. Also called Fallopian tubes

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Uterus

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The womb. Consists of three sections: the uterine horn, uterine body, and cervix

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Vagina

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Tube extending from the uterus to the outside of the body

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Vaginal orifice

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Opening of the vagina

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Viable

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Capable of living outside the uterus

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Vulva

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External genitalia of the female

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Wean

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Remove the young from the mother so that they no longer nurse

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Abortion

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Spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the fetus is viable

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Artificial insemination

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Implanting of live sperm into the female genital tract

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Assisted delivery

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Aiding delivery of a fetus through use of equipment or hands

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Cesarean section

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Removal of the fetus by abdominal incision; also spelled Caesarean section

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Congenital anomaly

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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

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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

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Fertilised ovum becomes implanted outside the uterus

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Embryo transfer

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Transfer of fertilised ova from one female to another. Typically done with cattle

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Episiotomy

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Incision through the skin if the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening for delivery

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Fetotomy

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Surgical excision of a fetus; also known as embryo tony of abortion

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Galactorrhea

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Abnormal, persistent discharge of milk

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Hydrocephalus

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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the space of the brain. Common,y called water on the brain

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Leukorrhea

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Sticky, white discharge from the vagina indicative of a disease elsewhere in the reproductive system

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Malpresentation

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Faulty foetal presentation

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Pneumovagina

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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

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Pus in the uterus

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Retained placenta

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Failure to pass the placenta after delivery of the fetus. Causes metritis and eventually infertility

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Ultrasound

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Diagnostic technique using ultrasound waves to produce an image of an organ or tissue

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Uterine prolapse

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Displacement of the uterus through the vaginal orifice

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Am I/o

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Amnion (amniotic sac)

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O/o; ov/I; ov/o; ovul/o

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Cervic

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Cervix; neck

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Obstetr/o

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Midwife; one who receives

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Colp/o

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Oophor/o; ovari/o

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Epis/o

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Ov/I; ov/o

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Galact/o

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Genit/o

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Related to birth; reproductive organs

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Gest/o

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Part/o

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Birth; labour

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Gestat/o; Gester/o

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Partiurit/o

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Birth; labour

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Gynec/o

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Perine/o

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Hyster/o

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Uterus; womb

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Lact/o

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Salping/ o

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Fallopian music; uterine tubes; auditory (Eustachian) tubes

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Mamm/o; mast/o

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Mammary glands

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Metr/o; metri/o

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Uterus; womb; measure

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My/o

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Nat/I

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