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Amniocentesis

The surgical puncture of the amniotic sac for the purpose of removing amniotic fluid.

Surgical puncture of the...

Anorchism

The absence of one or both testicles.

An- absence

Areola

The darker pigmented area of the nipple on each breast.

Darker...

Balanitis

Inflammation of the glans penis

Gland penis and mucous membrane

Barrier methods

·Condoms


·


·

Increases acidity of the...

Cervical Cancer or Carcinoma

Malignant tumor of the cervix.

Malignant

Cervix

The part of the uterus that protrudes into the cavity of the vagina.

AKA: neck of the vagina

Chadwick's sign

The uterus and cervix take on a bluish-violet hue after approximately the 6th week of pregnancy.

Chad turns blue

Circumcision

Surgical procedure where the foreskin of the penis is removed.

Foreskin is...

Coitus

Copulation / Sexual Intercourse

Colostrum

Thin, yellowish discharge from the nipples throughout pregnancy.

Pre-Breastmilk

Contraction stress test

Test used to evaluate the ability of the fetus to tolerate the stress of labor and delivery.

AKA: oxytocin challenge test.

Copulation

Coitus/ sexual intercourse

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.

Cryptorchidism

A condition in which one or both testicles are undecended front he scrotum.

Crypt- hidden

Cystocele

Germination or downward protrusion of the urinary bladder through the wall of the vagina.

Downward protrusion of the...

Depo-Provera

Form of contraception administered intramuscularly, approximately once every 12 weeks/3 months. Approximately 99% effective

Intramuscular injection

Dysmenorrhea

Painful menstruation

Dys- Painful

Ectopic Pregnancy

Abnormal implantation of the fertilized ovum, outside of the uterine cavity. 90% are in the fallopian tubes.

AKA: Tubal pregnancy

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.

Endometrial carcinoma

A malignant tumor of the inner lining of the uterus.

Malignant tumor of...

Endometrium

Innermost layer of the wall of the uterus.

Endo- Innermost

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

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.

Female/Male sex cells

Female: ovum


Male: sperm




Egg and Tadpole

Gestation

The term of pregnancy from conception through birth

AKA: Gestational period

Gonads

A gametes producing glad such as the ovary in females and the testes in males.

Ovary or Testicles

Gravida

A woman who is pregnant.

Gravida I : for 1st pregnancy, Gravida II: for 2nd pregnancy, and so on

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.

Impotence

The inability of a man to achieve or sustain an resurrection of the penis.

Can't get hard

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.

Leiomyoma

A benign, smooth muscle tumor of the uterus.

Smooth muscle

Leukorrhea

A thick, white vaginal discharge.

Leuk/o- white

Mammography

An X-Ray of the soft tissue of the breast.

X-Ray of...

Menarche

The 1st menstrual period

-Arche : first

Menopause

The permanent cessation of menstrual cycles.

-Pause : stopping, cessation, ending, etc.

Menorrhagia

Abnormally heavy or long menstrual cycle.

-Rrhagia : heavy, excessive, etc.

Multigravida

A woman who has been pregnant more than once.

Multi- many or more than one.


Multi- many or more than one.

Myomertrium

The middle muscular Layer of the uterine wall.

Myo- middle

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...

Oligomenorrhea

Abnormally light or infrequent menstrual cycles.

Olig/o- scanty, small, light, etc.

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.

Orchitis

Inflammation of the testes, due to a virus, bacterial infection, or injury.

Orch- testes


Itis- : Inflammation

Ovarian cysts

Benign, globular sacs that form on or near the ovaries.

Globular sacs that form...

Ovulation

The release of the mature ovum from the ovaries 14 days prior to the beginning of menstruation.

Mature _____ is released

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

Ovum

The female reproductive cell; female sex cell or egg

Female _____ Cell

Pap smear

A diagnostic test for cervical cancer.

__________ Test for Cervical cancer

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.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Infection of the fallopian tubes.

AKA: salpingitis

Permanent Methods

Includes the surgical sterilization of either the female (tubal-ligation) or the male (vasectomy).

Sterilization

Phimosis

A tightness of the foreskin of the penis that prevents it from being pulled back.

Can't pull back...

Post Menstrual Phase

Consists of days 6-12. The interval between menses and ovulation.

After period before ovulation

Premenstrual Phase

Consists of days 15-28. Between the Ovulatory phase and the menstrual flow.

AKA: Secretary phase. After ovulation until the next period.

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

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.

Seminiferous Tubules

Specialized coils of tiny tubules that are responsible for production of sperm.

Produce sperm

Striae Gravidarum

Linear tears in the connective tissue. Occurs in the areas of greatest stretch during pregnancy.

AKA: stretch marks

Testicles

The male gonads

Male sex organ

Toxic shock syndrome

Potentially Fatal condition caused by toxin-producing strains of bacteria, staphylococcus aureus.

Toxin-Producing bacteria

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.

Tubal Ligation

Surgically cutting and tying the fallopian tubes to prevent passage of the ova or sperm through the tubes.

AKA: female sterilization

Vagina

The muscular tube that connects the uterus with the vulva.

Connects the uterus to _____

Vas Deferens

The narrow, straight tube that transports sperm from the Epididymis to the ejaculation duct.

Transports sperm from the __________ to the ___________ duct.

Vasectomy

Surgical cutting and tying of the Vas Deferens to prevent the passage of sperm.

AKA: Male sterilization