Medical Terminology
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 ovaries and uterus | are connected to the fallopian tubes |
| bulbourethral, seminal vesicle, prostate | are male reproduction glands |
| hymen | Thin membrane that covers the external vaginal opening |
| fallopian tube | does not frequently develop cancerous tumors |
| functions of the female reproduction system | location for fertlization, produce ova, |
| prolasped | a collapsed uterus |
| oligomenorrhea | a medical term that means scanty menstrual flow |
| primigravida | a medical term that means first birth |
| epididymis | after spermatogenesis, sperm are stored here |
| delivery of infant | the expulsion stage of labor and delivery ends with this |
| PAP | an abbreviation for a diagnostic test |
| functions of the secretions of the male reproduction system | activate sperm, lubrication, nourish sperm |
| testosterone | primary male sex hormone |
| teste are located in the scrotum because | spermatogenesis requires lower temperature |
| amnion | the inner most membranous sac surrounding the fetus |
| hysteropexy | a medical term tht means surgical fixation of the uterus |
| fundus | the upper most portion of the uterus |
| cesarean section | a surgical procedure where a baby is delivered through a abdominal incision |
| mammogram | a medical term that means record of the breast |
| 37 weeks | a infant that is born prior to this is considered premature |
| vasovasostomy | a surgical procedure to reverse a vasectomy |
| seminiferous tubules | spermatogenesis occurs here |
| episiorrhaphy | a medical term that means suture the vulva |
| pyosalpinx | a medical term that means pus in the fallopian tubes |
| trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chalmydia | Types of STD'S |
| erectile dysfunction agents | medications used to treat impotence |
| glans penis | the tip of the penis is called this |
| embryo | just prior to the 8 week of gestation a infant is called this |
| eclampsia | is a condition of pregnancy characterized by convulsive seizures and coma |
| meconium | the first bowel movemnet of a new born |
| estrogen | a hormone secreted by the ovary |
| APGAR score | a procedure that evaluates a newborn's adjustment to the outside world |
| hypospadias | a congentialcondition in which the urethra opens on the top side of the penis |
| prostate specific antigen | a blood test for prostate cancer |
| menarche | the first menstral period |
| PSA | an abbrevation for a diagnostic lab test |
| fibroid | a benign uterine growth |
| phimosis | a constriction of the prepuce |
| simple mastectomy | the removal of only breast tissue |
| oxytocin | a medication that is a hormone that improves uterine contractions |
| types of breech births | buttocks first, arm first, feet first |
| endometrial biopsy | a diagnostic procedure that examines the uterine lining for abnormalities |
| aspermia | a medical ter that means condition of no sperm |
| circumcision | a surgical procedure to remove the prepuce |
| dilation stage | the first stage of labor and delivery |
| colostrum | a thin watery fluid first secreted by the breast after birth |
| Vagina | an organ that is not removed during a TAH-BSO |
| prostate gland | th only organ in the male reproduction system that there are not two of |
| spermatic cord | varicocele occurs in this |
| D & C | an abbrevation that stands for a surgical procedure |
| amniorrhea | a medical term that means amnion flow |
| orchioplasty | a medical term that means surgical fixaton of the testes |
| placenta previa | a condition that occurs when the placenta over the mouth of the cervix blocking the birth canal |
| areola | the pigmented area around the nipple of the breast |
| urethra | the male and female reproduction and urinary systems share this organ |
| epididymis to urethra | the vas deferens connects |
| pregancy prevention device | intrauterine device |
| cryotherapy | a treatment that uses cold |
| OB | an abbrevation that stands for a medical speciality |
| colposcope | a medical term that means instrument to view inside the vagina |
| placenta | is connected to the fetus by the umbilical cord |
| BPH | is the enlargement of the prostate gland |
| endometriosis | uterine tissue found throughout the pelvic cavity is a hallmark of this condition |
| vagina | the female externalgenitalia are collectively referred to as this |
| TUR | an abbrevation that is a surgical procedure |
| myometrium | the middle layer of the uterus |
| orchidopexy | a surgical procedure that is used to treat cryptorchidism |
| laparoscopy | a diagnostic procedure used to find out if the uterus and fallopian tupes are open to a dye |
| the vagina srves as: | birth canal, receives the penis during intercourse, outlet for menstrual flow |
| medical abortion | a type of abortion that is done for medical reasons |
| 40 weeks | the length of typical human gestation |
| parts of the spermatic cord | vas deferens, arteries, nerves |
| priapism | a persistent and painful erection |
| ED | impotence |
| amniocentesis | used to screen for genetic abnormalities |
| hypospadias | congenital anomaly of the penis |
| conization | removes core of cervical tissue for testing |
| fibrocystic disease | benign breast tumors |
| hemolytic disease of the newborn | erythroblastosis fetalis |
| cryptorchidism | undescended testicles |
| chancroid | infections nonsyphilitic venereal disease |
| testical torsion | twisted spermatic cord |
| genital herpes | viral STD |
| chorion | outer fetal membrane |
| uterine tubes | oviducts |
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