Ch. 8 Female Reproductive System
Mammary papilla
Nipple of the breast
Clitoris
Organ of sensitive erectile tissue in female
Progesterone
Ovarian hormone that sustains pregnancy
Dyspareunia
Painful intercourse
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Neonatal
Pertaining to newborn
Abruptio placentae
Premature separation of a normally implanted placenta
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
Pyosalpinx
Pus in fallopian tubes
Oxytocia
Rapid labor
Oophorectomy
Removal of an ovary
Gonads
Reproductive organs
Culdocentesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the cul-de-sac
Carcinoma in situ
Cancerous tumor cells are localized in a small area
Cryocauterization
Cold temperatures are used to destroy tissue
Preeclampsia
Condition during pregnancy; hypertension, proteinuria, edema and uremia
Conization
Cone-shaped section of the cervix is removed
Areola
Dark-pigmented area around the breast nipple
Placenta previa
Displace placenta; implantation in the lower region of uterus
Cervicitis
Inflammation of the cervix
Vulvovaginitis
Inflammation of the vulva and vagina
Endometrium
Inner lining of the uterus
Amnion
Innermost membrane around developing embryo
IUD
Intrauterine device
Metrorrhagia
Irregular bleeding between menstrual cycles
Cervix
Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus
LH
Luteinizing hormone
Endometrial carcinoma
Malignant condition of the inner lining of the uterus
Choriocarcinoma
Malignant tumor of the pregnant uterus
Cystadenocarcinoma
Malignant tumor, often of the ovary
DUB
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Vulva
External genitalia of female
Salping/o
Fallopian tubes
Ovaries
Female gonads; producing ova and hormones
Fimbriae
Finger-like ends of the fallopian tubes
Menarche
First menstrual period
FSH
Follicle-stimulating hormone
HSV
Herpes simplexa virus
HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
hCG
Human chorionic gonadotrophin
HPV
Human papillomavirus
Amenorrhea
Absence of menstrual period
Perineum
Area b/w the anus and vagina in females
Fibroid
Benign muscle tumor in the uterus
Placenta
Blood vessel filled organ that develops during pregnancy
Endometriosis
Uterine tissue is located outside the uterus
Fallopian tubes
Uterine tubes
Colposcopy
Visual examination of the vagina
Dilation and curettage
Widening of the cervical opening and scraping the uterine lining
Aspiration
Withdrawal of fluid by suction with a needle
Leukorrhea
Yellowish-white discharge from vagina
Pregnancy test
hCG is measured in blood or urine