Ch. 10 Medical Terminology

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The Female Reproductive System consists of:

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internal and external organs of reproduction.

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The internal parts are: (3)

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Fallopian tubes/oviducts/uterine tubes, uterus, and Vagina.

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The external parts are: (4) of the female reproductive system

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labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, Bartholin's glands

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Ovaries:

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produce the ovum (egg)

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Fallopian tubes

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carry the ovum from the ovary to the uterus.

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Fimbriae

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Finger-like extensions that catch the ovum when it leaves the ovary, and pulls the the ovum into the fallopian tube.

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Uterus

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holds and nourishes the embryo from the time the fertilized egg is implanted until the fetus is born.

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The normal position of the Uterus is:

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bent forward (anteflextion)

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Parts of the Uterus are : (3)

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1) Fundus- upper, rounded
2) body- central part
3) Cervix- lower part that opens into the vagina

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The three layers of tissue of the uterus are:

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1) perimetrium- outer part
2) myometrium - middle layer
3) endometrium- inner layer

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Vagina

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Muscular tube that goes from the cervix to the outside of the body

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The external parts (vulva) of the female reproductive system are :

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labia major, labia minor, clitoris, Bartholin's glands

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Ovulation

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Ovulation occurs each month, one ovum matures and is released by the ovaries. If sperm is present, fertilization occurs within the fallopian tube. If the ovum is not fertilized, then the menstrual period results.

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Fraternal results from

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the fertilization of separate eggs by separate sperm

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Identical twins result from

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the fertilization of a separate ovum by a single sperm, and the fertilized ovum divides into two parts.

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Conception

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beginning of a new individual (zygote) that results from fertilization

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Embryo

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The individual from the third month of pregnancy to the time of birth

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Duration of pregnancy is calculated:

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from last day of the last menstural period, you will hear 9 months, 40 weeks, 280 days or three trimesters

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Placenta (afterbirth)

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allows the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between mother and the baby.

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First stage of labor:

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contractions of the uterus and dilation of the cervix (10cm is complete dilation)

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Second stage of labor-

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delivery of the infant, amniotic sac ruptures

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Third stage of labor-

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delivery of the placenta

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Neonate

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newborn during the first 4 weeks after birth

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Merconium

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the first stools of a newborn

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Puerperium

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three to six weeks after childbirth, until the uterus returns to its normal size

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Menopause

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The official ending of the menstrual periods

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dysmenorrhea

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painful menstrual flow

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metrorrhagia

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bleeding at other times, other than the during the period

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menorrhagia

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heavy bleeding during the period

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Ectopic pregnancy

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The fertilized egg is implanted outside the uterus; tubal pregnancy is an ectopic pregnancy occurring within the fallopian tube.

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Spontaneous abortion

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miscarriage

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Preeclampsia (toxemia)

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hypertension, edema (swelling), proteinuria

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Eclampsia

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More serious form of preeclampisia; convulsions, coma

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Crowning

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Baby's head can be seen at vaginal opening

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Breech presentation

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Instead of the fetus presenting head first, the fetus presents feet or buttocks first

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Premature infant

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Baby born before the 37th week of gestation

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Stillbirth

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birth of a fetus that died before or during delivery

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Endometriosis

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Pieces of the endometrium break off and attach to other structures

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PID

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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Atresia

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without opening

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dyspareunia

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pain during intercourse

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infertility

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unable to bear children

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menarche

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beginning of menses

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perineum

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area between vulva and anus

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abruptio placenta

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placenta becomes separated

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parturition

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childbirth

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pelvimetry

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measurement of Mom's pelvis, to make sure there is enough room for the baby

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placenta previa

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placenta is placed wrong

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pap smear

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diagnostic test for cervical cancer

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Amniocentesis

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puncture the amniotic sac to remove fluid (diagnostic purposes)

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cesarean section

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surgery to the abdominal area, to remove baby

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D&C

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Dilate cervix and scrape uterus

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episiotomy

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incision to allow more room for the baby

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episorrhaphy

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suture of the episiotomy

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intrauterine devices

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device put in the uterus, to prevent pregnancy

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tubal ligation

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tie the tubes, to prevent pregnancy

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contraceptives

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medication to prevent pregnancy

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oxytocins

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medication to induce labor, start uterine contractions

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D&C

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Dilation and curettage

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GYN

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Gynecology

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IUD

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Intrauterine Device

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LMP

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Last Menstrual Period

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PID

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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PMS

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Premenstrual Syndrome

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C-section

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Cesarean Section

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NB

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Newborn

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OB

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Obstetrics

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Electronic Fetal Monitor

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Monitor that allows observation of the fetal heart rate and the mother's uterine contractions during labor.

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Laceration

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Jagged tear of the tissue- what episiotomy prevents.

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Apgar Score

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Evaluation of newborns physical status. One done at 1 minute, other at 5. 5 categories rated on 0 to 2 scale.

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Bilateral

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Means both sides

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OB

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Obstetrics-pregnancy

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GYN

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Gynecology-female reproductive organs

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G

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Gravida- Pregnancy

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P

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Para- to bear

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AB

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Abortion- miscarriage

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Scrotum

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Supports the testes

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Perineum

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area between the scrotum and the anus

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testes

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produce sperm

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seminiferous tubules (within the testes)

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produce sperm

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epididymis

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carries sperm to vas deferens

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vas deferens

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carries sperm toward the urethra

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seminal vesicles

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secretea a thick substance that nourishes the sperm cells and forms much of the volume of the sperm

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glans penis

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tip of the penis

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prepuce/foreskin

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covers and protects the penis

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BPH

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Benign prostatic hypertrophy - enlarged prostate

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cryptorchidism

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testes do not descend in to the scrotum- male babies

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PSA

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Prostate specific antigen- blood test to detect prostate cancer

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hydrocele

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accumulation of fluid- especially in the scrotum

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hydrospadias

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the opening of the urethra is on the underneath side of the penis

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phimosis

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narrowing of the foreskin opening

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circumcision

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removal of part of the foreskin

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resection, transurethral

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surgery for BPH (TUR- transurethral resection, transurethral resection of prostate)

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Vasectomy

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sterilization procedure for males