Terms of the Reproductive System Flashcards
Andropause
the decrease of testosterone, often referred to as male menopause
Apgar score
an evaluation of a newborn infant’s physical status at 1 and 5 minutes after birth
Chlamydia
most common sexually transmitted disease
Colostrum
a specialized form of milk that delivers essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that the newborn can digest
Ectopic pregnancy
a fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus
Endometriosis
a condition in which patches of endometrial tissue escape the uterus and become attached to other structures in the pelvic cavity
Gonorrhea
a highly contagious STD and is characterized by painful urination and an abnormal discharge
Leukorrhea
a profuse, whitish mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina
Menarche
the beginning of menstrual function which occurs during puberty
Nulligravida
a woman who has never been pregnant
Nullipara
a woman who has never borne a viable child
Perimenopause
the transitional phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all
Placenta previa
the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus
Preeclampsia
a complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria
Primigravida
a woman during her first pregnancy
Primipara
a woman who has borne one viable child
Pruritus vulvae
a condition of severe itching of the external female genitalia
Syphilis
a highly contagious STD that can be fatal
Trichomoniasis
an infection caused by the protozoan parasite trich
Vasovasostomy
a procedure performed as an attempt to restore fertility to a vasectomized male
