The female reproductive system -- Unit 8 Flashcards
gynec/o
Female
gyn/o
Female
oophor/o
ovary
form and store eggs
hyster/o
uterus
pear-shaped muscular organ
functions are menstruation,
pregnancy, and labor
metr/i
uterus
pear-shaped muscular organ
functions are menstruation,
pregnancy, and labor
metr/o
uterus
pear-shaped muscular organ
functions are menstruation,
pregnancy, and labor
cervic/o
cervix
narrow, lower portion of uterus
colp/o
vagina
tube that connects uterus to the outside of
the body
vagin/o
vagina
tube that connects uterus to the outside of
the body
episi/o
perineum
• space between vagina and rectum (female)
• space between scrotum and anus (male)
perine/o
perineum
• space between vagina and rectum (female)
• space between scrotum and anus (male)
mamm/o
breast
mast/o
breast
men/o
menstruation
• periodic discharge of bloody fluid from non pregnant
uterus
TAH
• total abdominal hysterectomy
TVH
total vaginal hysterectomy
GYN
gynecology or gynecologist
OB/GYN
obstetrics and gynecologist
• obstetrician and gynecologist
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
HCG
pregnancy test
Pap
pap smear; specimen of cells from Pap cervix
SBE
self-breast exam
OC
oral contraceptive (birth control pill)
