The Reproductive System CH 14
menarche
During puberty the term menarch describes the beginning of the menstrual function.
embryo
From implantation through the 8th week of pregnancy the developing child is known as an embryo.
perineum
In the female the region between the vaginal orifice and the anus is known as the perineum.
seminiferous tubules
Sperm are formed within the seminiferous tubules of each testicle.
colporrhaphy
Surgical suturing of a tear in the vagina is known as colporrhaphy.
areola
The dark-pigmented area surrounding the nipple is known as the areola.
colposcopy
The direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix and vagina using a binocular magnifier is known as colposcopy.
chorionic villus sampling
The examination of cells retrieved from the edge of the placenta between the 8th and 10th weeks of pregnancy is known as chorionic villus sampling.
fimbriae
The finger-like structures of the fallopian tube that catch the ovum are the fimbriae.
colostrum
The fluid produced by the mammary glands during the first few days after giving birth is colostrum.
vaginal candidiasis
The medical term for the condition also known as a yeast infection is vaginal candidiasis.
bartholin's glands
The mucus that lubricates the vagina is produced by the bartholin's glands.
menstruation
The normal periodic discharge from the uterus is known as menstruation.
lochia
The postpartum vaginal discharge during the first several weeks after childbirth is known as lochia.
ovulation
The release of a mature egg by the ovary is known as ovulation.
eclampsia
The serious complication of pregnancy that is characterized by convulsions and sometimes coma is known as eclampsia the treatment for this condition is delivery of the fetus.
circumcision
The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis is known as circumcision.
cervicitis
The term cervicitis describes an inflammation of the cervix that is usually caused by an infection.
zygote
The term describing the single cells formed immediately after conception is zygote.
hematospermia
The term hematospermia is the presence of blood in the seminal fluid.
perimenopause
The term perimenopause is used to designate the transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all.
leukorrhea
The term that describes a profuse whitish mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina is leukorrhea. This type of discharge can be due to an infection, malignancy, or hormonal change.
balanitis
The term that describes an inflammation of the glans penis is balanitis.
endometrium
The term that describes the inner layer of the uterus is endometrium.
primigravida
The term used to describe a women during her first pregnancy is a primigravida.
oligomenorrhea
The term used to describe infrequent or very light menstruation in a women with previously normal periods is oligomenorrhea.
placenta
The third stage of labor and delivery is the expulsion of the placenta as the afterbirth.
umbilical cord
The umbilical cord is the tube that carries blood oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to the developing child.
AMN
anniocentesis
BV
bacterial vaginosis
mastopexy
called a breast lift is a mammoplasty to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position
lactiferous ducts
carry milk from the mammary glands
cervix
cervic/o
CS
cesarean section
vagina
colp/o
neonate
during the first 4 weeks after birth
vulva
external female genitalia
female
gynec/o
HPV
human papillomaviruses
uterus
hyster/o
HSG
hysterosalpingography
HYS
hysteroscopy
oophoritis
inflammation of an ovary
IUD
intrauterine device
bacterial vaginosis
is a condition in women in which there is an abnormal overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina
pruritus vulvae
is a condition of severe itching of the external female genitalia
follicle
is a fluid-filled sac containing a single ovum (egg)
gonorrhea
is a highly contagious condition caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
vulvodynia
is a painful syndrome of unknown cause
obstertrician
is a physician who specializes in providing medical care to women during pregnancy childbirth and immediately thereafter.
ectopic pregnancy
is a potentially dangerous condition in which a fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus
episiotomy
is a surgical incision made into the perineum to enlarge the vaginal orifice to prevent tearing of the tissues as the infant moves out of the birth canal
amniocentesis
is a surgical puncture with a needle to obtain a specimen of amniotic fluid
nulligravida
is a women who has never been pregnant
amenorrhea
is an abnormal absence of menstrual periods for 90 days or more
pyoslpinx
is an accumulation of pus in a fallopian tube
hypermnorrhea
is an excessive amount of menstrual flow over period of more than 7 days
pap smear
is an exfoliative biopsy of the cervix
trichomoniasis
is an infection caused by the parasite trichomonas vaginalis.
salpingitis
is an inflammation of a fallopian tube
endocervicitis
is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the cervix
menometrorrhagia
is excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals
Syphilis
is highly contagious and is passed from person to person through direct contact with a chancre.
chlamydia
is most commonly reported STD in the united states
mastalgia
is pain in the breast
placenta previa
is the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus
cesarean section
is the delivery of the child through an incision in the maternal abdominal and uterine walls
hysteroscopy
is the direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes
vaginal orifice
is the exterior opening of the vagina.
menopause
is the normal termination of the menstrual function in a woman during middle age
fibrocystic breast disease
is the presence of single or multiple benign cysts in the breasts.
orchiopexy
is the repair of an undescended testicle
orchidectomy
is the surgical removal of one or both testicles
perimenopause
is the term used to designate the transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all
ova
known as eggs are the female gametes
L & D
labor and delivery
breast
mast/o
menstruation
men/o
NICU
neonatal intensive care unit
none
nulli-
egg
ov/o
ovary
ovari/o
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
foreskin
protects the tip of the penis
tube
salping/o
corpus luteum
secretes the hormone progesterone during the second half of the menstrual cycle
clitoris
sensitive tissue near the vaginal opening
scrotum
surrounds the testicles
colporrhexis
tearing or laceration of the vaginal wall
testicle
test/i
prostate
the prostate gland secretes a thick fluid that aids the motility of the sperm.
vagina
vagin/o
pregnant
-gravida
to give birth
-para
surgical fixation
-pexy
hydrocele
A fluid-filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles is known as an hydrocele.
nullipara
A nullipara is a women who has never borne a viable child.
varicocele
A varicocele is a knot of widening varicose veins in one side of the scrotum.
dysmenorrhea
Abdominal pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period is known as dysmenorrhea.
pyosalpinx
An accumulation of pus in the fallopian tube is known as pyosalpinx.
vaginitis
An inflammation of the lining of the vagina is known as vaginitis. The most common causes of this condition are bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and vaginal candidiasis.