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Women's Bodies Terms Flashcards

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erogenous zone

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a region of the body whose stimulation causes sexual arousal

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external genitalia

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the sexual structures on the outside of the body

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vulva

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the female external genitalia

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mons ( or mons veneris)

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the front-most component of the vulva: a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic bone

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pubic hair

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hair that appears on portions of the external genitalia in both sexes at puberty

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labia

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two pairs of skin folds that form the sides of the vulva

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outer labia (or labia majora)

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fleshy skin folds, partially covered in pubic hair, that extend from the mons

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inner labia ( or labia minora)

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thin, hairless folds of skin located between the outer labia and immediately flanking the vestibule

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clitoral hood

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a loose fold of skin that covers the clitoris

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vestibule

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the potential space between the left and right inner labia

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vasocongestion

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the swelling of tissue caused by an influx of blood

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labiaplasty

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surgical modification of the inner labia

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bartholin’s glands

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two mucus-secreting glans that help lubricate the vaginal opening

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labial adhesion

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a condition see in prepubertal girls in which the left and right inner labia stick together

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clitoris

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the erectile organ in females, whose external portion is located at the junction of the inner labia, just in front of the vestibule

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glans

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the terminal knob of the clitoris or penis

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corpus cavernosum (pl. corpora cavernosa)

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either of the two elongated erectile structures within the clitoris or penis that also extend backward into the pelvic floor

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corpus spongiosum

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a single mid-line erectile structure. in both sexes it fills the glans

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smegma

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a whitish, greasy secretion that can build up under the hood of the clitoris of the foreskin of the penis

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crura (sing. crus)

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the two internal extensions of the corpora cavernosa of the clitoris of penis

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vestibule bulbs

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erectile structures beneath the inner labia, on either side of the vestibule

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introitus

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the entrance to the vagina usually covered early in life by the hymen

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hymen

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a membrane, usually perforated or incomplete, that covers the opening of the vagina. it may be torn by the coitus or by other means

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imperforate hymen

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a hymen that completely closes the introitus

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urethra

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the canal that conveys urine from the bladder to the urethral opening

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perineum

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the region of skin between the anus and the vulva or scrotum

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pelvic floor muscles

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a muscular sling that underlies and supports the pelvic organs

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pubociccygeus muscle

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a muscle of the pelvic floor that runs from the pubic bone to the coccyx (tailbone). in women it forms a sling around the vagina.

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reproductive tract

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the internal anatomical structures in either sex that forms the pathways taken by ova, sperm, or the conceptus.

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vagina

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a muscular tube extending 3-4 inches (8-10 cm) from the vestibule to the uterine cervix

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coitus

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penetration of the vagina by the penis

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sexual intercourse

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sexual contact usually understood to involve coitus

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birth canal

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the canal formed by the uterus, cervix, and vagina, through which the fetus passes during the birth process

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muscosa

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a surface layer of cells that is lubricated by the secretions of the mucous glands

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candidiasis

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a fungal infection of the vagina. also called “thrush” or a a “yeast infection”.

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douche

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to rinse the vagina out with a fluid; the fluid so used

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lubrication

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the natural appearance of slippery secretions in the vagina during sexual arousal , or the use of artificial lubrication to facilitate sexual activity

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Grafenberg spot (G-spot)

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a possible area of increased erotic sensitivity on or deep within the front wall of the vagina

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paraurethral glands

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glands situated next to the female urethra, thought to be equivalent to the prostate gland in males. also known as “Skene’s glands”

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anus

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the opening from which feces are released

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sphincter

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a circular muscle around a tube or orifice whose contraction closes it

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rectum

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the final, straight portion of the large bowel. it connects to the exterior via the anus

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uterus

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the womb; a pear shaped region of the female reproductive tract through which sperm pass and where the conceptus implants and develops

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cervix

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the lowermost, narrow portion of the uterus that connects with the vagina

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os

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the opening in the cervix that connects the vagina with the cervical canal

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mucus

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a thick-or slippery secretion

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endometrium

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the internal lining of the uterus

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myometrium

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the muscular layers of the wall of the uterus

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perimetrium

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the outer covering of the uterus

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menstruation

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the breakdown of the endometrium at approximately monthly intervals, with consequent loss of tissue and blood through the vagina

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pap test

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the microscopic examination of a sample of cells taken from the cervix or (less commonly ) the anus

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pelvic examination

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a visual and digital examination of the vulva and pelvic organs

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colposcopy

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the examination of the cervix with the aid of an opening microscope

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endometrial cancer

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cancer of the endometrium of the uterus

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hysterectomy

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surgical removal of the uterus

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fibroid

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a noncancerous tumor arising from muscle cells of the uterus

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endometriosis

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the growth of the endometrial tissue at abnormal locations such as the oviducts

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prolapse

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the slipping out of place of an organ, such as the uterus

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oviduct

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either of two bilateral tubes that lead from the uterus toward the ovaries, the usual site of fertilization. also called a “Fallopian tube”

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cilia

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microscopic, hairlike extensions of cells, often capable of coordinated beating motions

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fimbria

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the fringe at the end of the oviduct, composed of fingerlike extensions

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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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an infection of the female reproductive tract, often caused by sexually transmitted organisms

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ovary

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the female gonad, which produces ova and secretes sex hormones

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gonad

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an organ that produces ova or sperm and secretes sex hormones

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follicle

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a fluid-filled sac that contains an egg (ovum), with its supporting cells, within the ovary

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ovum

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a female gamete, or egg

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ovulation

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release of an ovum from an ovary

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sex steroid

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any of the steroid hormones that are active in sexual and reproductive processes

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estrogens

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any of a class of steroids- that most important being estradiol- that promote the development of female secondary sexual characteristics at puberty and that have many other functions in both sexes

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estradiol

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the principle estrogen, secreted by ovarian follicles

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progestins

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any of a class of steroids– the most important being progesterone– that cause the endometrium to proliferate and help maintain pregnancy.

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progesterone

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the steroid hormone secreted by the ovary and the placenta that is necessary for the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy

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androgen

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any of a class of steroids– the most important being testosterone– that promote male sexual development and that have a variety of other functions in both sexes

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testosterone

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the principal androgen, synthesized in the testicles and in lesser amounts, in the ovaries and adrenal glands

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menarche (MEN-ar-kee)

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the onset of menstruation at puberty

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ovarian cysts

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cysts within the ovary, which can arise from a number of different causes

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polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

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a condition marked by excessive secretion of androgens by the ovaries

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menstrual phase

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the days of the menstrual cycle on which menstrual bleeding occurs

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preovulatory phase (follicular phase)

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the phase of the menstrual cycle during which follicles are developing in the ovaries

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postovulatory phase (luteal phase)

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the phase of the menstrual cycle between ovulation and the beginning of menstruation

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corpus luteum

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a secretory structure in the ovary derived from an ovarian follicle after ovulation

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menstrual cup

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a cup placed within the vagina that collects the menstrual flow

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menstrual cramps

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sharp pelvic pains that may accompany or precede menstruation

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dysmenorrhea

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menstrual pain severe enough to interfere with a woman’s activities

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primary dysmenorrhea

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painful menstruation that begins at puberty and has no clear cause

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secondary dysmeorrhea

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painful menstruation that begins during adult life, usually as a consequence of a pelvic disorder

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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

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a collection of physical and/or psychological symptoms that may start a few days before the menstrual period begins and continues into the period

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premenstrual dysphoric disorder

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pms- associated mood changes that are severe enough to interfere with relationships

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amenorrehea

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absence of menstruation

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primary amenorrhea

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the failure to begin menstruation at puberty

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mammary glands

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the breast in their functional role as milk-producing glands

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secondary sexual characteristics

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anatomical characteristics, such as breast and facial hair, that generally differ between the sexes but are not used to define an individual’s sex

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lobe

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a subdivision of a gland or other organ

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alveolus (pl. alveoli)

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a microscopic cavity, such as one of those in the breast where milk is produced

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areola

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the circular patch of darker skin that surrounds the nipple

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mastectomy

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surgical removal of a breast

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mammography

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radiographic inspection of the breast

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prosthesis

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an artificial replacement of a body part

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lobules

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small subdivisions of an organ, such as the breast

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lactiferous sinus

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one of the storage areas for milk near the nipple

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biopsy

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a tissue sample from a living person for diagnostic or (less commonly) for therapeutic purposes

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