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Amniocentesis |
The surgical puncture of the amniotic sac for the purpose of removing amniotic fluid. |
Surgical puncture of the... |
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Anorchism |
The absence of one or both testicles. |
An- absence |
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Areola |
The darker pigmented area of the nipple on each breast. |
Darker... |
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Balanitis |
Inflammation of the glans penis |
Gland penis and mucous membrane |
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Barrier methods |
·Condoms · · |
Increases acidity of the... |
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Cervical Cancer or Carcinoma |
Malignant tumor of the cervix. |
Malignant |
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Cervix |
The part of the uterus that protrudes into the cavity of the vagina. |
AKA: neck of the vagina |
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Chadwick's sign |
The uterus and cervix take on a bluish-violet hue after approximately the 6th week of pregnancy. |
Chad turns blue |
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Circumcision |
Surgical procedure where the foreskin of the penis is removed. |
Foreskin is... |
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Coitus |
Copulation / Sexual Intercourse |
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Colostrum |
Thin, yellowish discharge from the nipples throughout pregnancy. |
Pre-Breastmilk |
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Contraction stress test |
Test used to evaluate the ability of the fetus to tolerate the stress of labor and delivery. |
AKA: oxytocin challenge test. |
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Copulation |
Coitus/ sexual intercourse |
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Corpus Luteum |
Mass of yellowish tissue that forms within the ruptured ovarian follicle after ovulation. Is a temporary endocrine gland. Secretes estrogen and large amounts of progesterone that will sustain pregnancy until the placenta develops. Will degenerate if no pregnancy approximately 3 days before menstruation occurs. |
Endocrine gland until placenta forms. |
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Cryptorchidism |
A condition in which one or both testicles are undecended front he scrotum. |
Crypt- hidden |
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Cystocele |
Germination or downward protrusion of the urinary bladder through the wall of the vagina. |
Downward protrusion of the... |
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Depo-Provera |
Form of contraception administered intramuscularly, approximately once every 12 weeks/3 months. Approximately 99% effective |
Intramuscular injection |
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Dysmenorrhea |
Painful menstruation |
Dys- Painful |
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Ectopic Pregnancy |
Abnormal implantation of the fertilized ovum, outside of the uterine cavity. 90% are in the fallopian tubes. |
AKA: Tubal pregnancy |
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Effacement |
The thinning of the cervix. Allows the cervix to enlarge in diameter of it's opening in preparation for childbirth. |
Normal process of Labor. Must Dialate to 10cm before birth. |
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Endometrial carcinoma |
A malignant tumor of the inner lining of the uterus. |
Malignant tumor of... |
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Endometrium |
Innermost layer of the wall of the uterus. |
Endo- Innermost |
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Epididymis |
Tightly coiled tubular shaped like a comma, it's purpose is to house the sperm until they are mature. Becoming Fertile and Motile. |
Shaped like a comma |
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Epispadias |
A congenital defect where the urethra opens up on the upper side of the penis. At some point near the glans. |
Epi- upper, over, above, etc. |
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Female/Male sex cells |
Female: ovum Male: sperm |
Egg and Tadpole |
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Gestation |
The term of pregnancy from conception through birth |
AKA: Gestational period |
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Gonads |
A gametes producing glad such as the ovary in females and the testes in males. |
Ovary or Testicles |
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Gravida |
A woman who is pregnant. |
Gravida I : for 1st pregnancy, Gravida II: for 2nd pregnancy, and so on |
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Hypospadias |
A congenital defect in which the urethra opens up on the underside of the penis instead of at the end. |
Hypo- under, below, beneath, etc. |
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Impotence |
The inability of a man to achieve or sustain an resurrection of the penis. |
Can't get hard |
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Incompetent cervix |
Condition in which the cervical os di dialates before the fetus reaches term. Without labor or contractions. Usually occurs in the 2nd trimester. Results in spontaneous abortion. |
Dialating too soon. |
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Leiomyoma |
A benign, smooth muscle tumor of the uterus. |
Smooth muscle |
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Leukorrhea |
A thick, white vaginal discharge. |
Leuk/o- white |
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Mammography |
An X-Ray of the soft tissue of the breast. |
X-Ray of... |
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Menarche |
The 1st menstrual period |
-Arche : first |
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Menopause |
The permanent cessation of menstrual cycles. |
-Pause : stopping, cessation, ending, etc. |
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Menorrhagia |
Abnormally heavy or long menstrual cycle. |
-Rrhagia : heavy, excessive, etc. |
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Multigravida |
A woman who has been pregnant more than once. |
Multi- many or more than one. Multi- many or more than one. |
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Myomertrium |
The middle muscular Layer of the uterine wall. |
Myo- middle |
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Nagele's rule |
Formula used to calculate estimated DOB. Subtract 3 months from the LMP, then add 1 year and 7 days for the *EDD (*estimated date of delivery) |
Calculation for... |
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Oligomenorrhea |
Abnormally light or infrequent menstrual cycles. |
Olig/o- scanty, small, light, etc. |
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Oral contraceptives |
"Birth control pills" contain synthetic forms of estrogen and progesterone hormones and are taken by mouth. Nearly 100% effective when taken correctly. |
By mouth. Contains what 2 Synthetic hormones. |
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Orchitis |
Inflammation of the testes, due to a virus, bacterial infection, or injury. |
Orch- testes Itis- : Inflammation |
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Ovarian cysts |
Benign, globular sacs that form on or near the ovaries. |
Globular sacs that form... |
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Ovulation |
The release of the mature ovum from the ovaries 14 days prior to the beginning of menstruation. |
Mature _____ is released |
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Ovulatory Phase |
Consists of days 13-14. The graafian follicle ruptures, releasing the mature ovum into the pelvic cavity. |
Days 6-12 are the post menstrual phase between menses and ovulation |
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Ovum |
The female reproductive cell; female sex cell or egg |
Female _____ Cell |
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Pap smear |
A diagnostic test for cervical cancer. |
__________ Test for Cervical cancer |
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Para |
A woman who has produced an infant regardless of whether the infant was alive or stillborn. Applies to pregnancies lasting more than 20 week's gestation. |
No matter alive or stillborn. # of ___________ total. At 20 weeks or more. |
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) |
Infection of the fallopian tubes. |
AKA: salpingitis |
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Permanent Methods |
Includes the surgical sterilization of either the female (tubal-ligation) or the male (vasectomy). |
Sterilization |
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Phimosis |
A tightness of the foreskin of the penis that prevents it from being pulled back. |
Can't pull back... |
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Post Menstrual Phase |
Consists of days 6-12. The interval between menses and ovulation. |
After period before ovulation |
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Premenstrual Phase |
Consists of days 15-28. Between the Ovulatory phase and the menstrual flow. |
AKA: Secretary phase. After ovulation until the next period. |
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Prostate Gland |
A glad that surrounds the base of the urethra, which secrets a milky, colored secretion into the urethra during ejaculation. |
Gland that makes the cum |
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Semen Analysis |
An assessment of a sample of semen for volume, viscosity, sperm count, sperm motility,and percentage of any abnormal sperm. |
Analyze the ??? Of sperm. |
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Seminiferous Tubules |
Specialized coils of tiny tubules that are responsible for production of sperm. |
Produce sperm |
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Striae Gravidarum |
Linear tears in the connective tissue. Occurs in the areas of greatest stretch during pregnancy. |
AKA: stretch marks |
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Testicles |
The male gonads |
Male sex organ |
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Toxic shock syndrome |
Potentially Fatal condition caused by toxin-producing strains of bacteria, staphylococcus aureus. |
Toxin-Producing bacteria |
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Trimester |
1 of the 3 of approximately 3 months, into which pregnancy is divided. |
1St trimester: weeks 1-12, 2nd trimester: 13-27 weeks, and 3rd trimester: 28-40 weeks. |
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Tubal Ligation |
Surgically cutting and tying the fallopian tubes to prevent passage of the ova or sperm through the tubes. |
AKA: female sterilization |
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Vagina |
The muscular tube that connects the uterus with the vulva. |
Connects the uterus to _____ |
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Vas Deferens |
The narrow, straight tube that transports sperm from the Epididymis to the ejaculation duct. |
Transports sperm from the __________ to the ___________ duct. |
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Vasectomy |
Surgical cutting and tying of the Vas Deferens to prevent the passage of sperm. |
AKA: Male sterilization |