Ch 9 Applied Reproductive Terminology
pyometra
A condition in which pus accumulates in the uterus is medically termed a(n) __ .
cryptorchid
A male animal in which neither of the testes descends into the scrotal sac is called a(n) __ .
monestrous
A(n) __ female is any female animal that experiences only one estrous cycle during a sexual season.
neonate
A(n) __ is a newborn animal.
ovariohysterectomy
A(n) __ is a surgical procedure in which the ovaries and uterus are removed from the female animal.
prescrotal
A(n) __ urethrostomy accesses the urethra of a dog before or cranial to the scrotum.
laparotomy
Abdominal surgery done through an incision in the abdominal wall is called __ .
polyestrous
Animals who experience numerous estrous cycles during a sexual season are termed __ .
vaginitis
In mares with a significant angulation of the vulva, fecal contaminants can lead to __ .
metritis
Inflammation of the uterus is called __ .
oocytes
Ovaries contain __ , also known as the egg cells.
episioplasty
Reconstructive surgery of the vulva is called a(n) __ .
mastectomy
Surgical removal of mammary tissue is called a(n) __ .
proestrus
That reproductive stage in a female animal that is immediately before her being in heat is called __ .
prostate
The __ gland, which surrounds the proximal urethra in the male animal, is responsible for secreting a fluid component found in semen.
cervix
The __ is a strong muscular sphincter that separates the uterus from the vagina.
epididymis
The __ is the superficial portion of the testicle that literally means "upon the testis".
postparturient
The __ period is the time after the birth of young.
amniotic sac
The __ surrounds the fetus while it is in the uterus.
vaginal
The __ tunic is the connective tissue layer that must be incised for an open castration.
colostrum
The first milk containing maternal antibodies is called __ .
mastitis
The inflammation of breast tissue is medically termed __ .
diestrus
The period in which a female animal is in sexual quiescence is termed anestrus, or __ .
estrus
The period of female receptivity, during which a female animal accepts the advances of a male animal to permit breeding, is termed __ .
metestrus
The period of the female reproductive cycle that is just beyond her being in heat is called __ .
spermatogenesis
The production of sperm is called __ .
gestation
The reproductive state in which a female animal is carrying young in utero is called __ .
Dystocia
__ is the process of difficult birth.
Lactation
__ is the state in which a female animal is actively producing milk.
Pseudocyesis
__ is the term used for a false pregnancy.
