Chapter 5 Terms

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Amnion

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Innermost membrane around developing embryo aka amniotic sac

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Amniotic Fluid

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Fluid contained within amnion

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Cervix

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Lower neck-like portion of uterus

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Chorion

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Outermost membrane surrounding embryo

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Clitoris

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small, elongated, erectile portion of tissue on ventral aspect of vulva

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Coitus

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Sexual intercourse aka copulation

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Colostrum

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First milk-like substance produced by female after parturition (birth)-high in protein & antibodies

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Conception

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Onset of Pregnancy

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Embryo

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Early stage of development from fertilization to when major structures begin to develop

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Endometrium

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Inner lining of uterus

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Estrogen

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Hormone produced by the ovaries and responsible for female secondary sex characteristics

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Estrus

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Time of sexual receptivity aka heat

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Fertilization

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Union of sperm and ovum aka conception

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Fetus

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Later stages of development after major structures have developed

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Fimbriae

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Finger-like projections at the ends of the uterine tubes (fallopian tubes)

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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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Hormone produced by the pituitary to stimulate maturation of ovum

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Gestation

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length of pregnancy

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Genital lock

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Male & female canine become locked togther during coitus due to erectile tissue aka tie

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Hymen

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Membranous fold that partially or completely closes the vaginal orifice

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Implantation

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attachment of fertilized egg (zygote) to the uterus

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Involution of uterus

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uterus returns to its normal non-pregnant size

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Lactation

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normal secretion of milk

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Litter

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Group of offspring born during the same labor

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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hormone produced by pituitary to promote ovulation

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Meconium

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first feces of newborn

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Mount

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Preparatory step to mating of animals

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Myometrium

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Muscle lining of uterus

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Neonate

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newborn

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Ovaries

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Pair of female organs on either side of pelvis that produce estrogen & progesterone

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Ovulation

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Release of ovum from the ovary

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Ovum (plural = ova)

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female gamete (sex cell)

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Oxytocin

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Hormone produced by pituitary to stimulate uterus to contract as well as milk secretion

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Parturition

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Act of giving birth

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Perineum

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Are between anus & vagina in females

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Pituitary gland

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Endocrine gland at base of brain that produces FSH & LH; AKA Master Gland or Hypophysis

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Placenta

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Vascular organ that develops in uterine wall during pregnancy, used for communication between maternal and fetal blood

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Pregnancy

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Condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body

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Presentation

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Orientation of fetus before delivery

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Progesterone

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Hormone produced by ovaries during pregnancy to protect embryo & stimulate lactation

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Umbilicus

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Navel

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Urethra

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Tube that carries urine from urinary bladder to outside of body

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Uterine horns

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Pair of tubes extending from uterine tubes to body of uterus. Makes animals adapted for litter bearing.

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Uterus

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Womb, consists of 3 sectinos (uterine horns, uterine body, & cervix)

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Vagina

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Tube extending from uterus to the outside of the body

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Vaginal orifice

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Opening of the vagina

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Viable

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Capable of living outside of the uterus

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Vulva

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External genitalia of the female

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Wean

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Remove young from the mother so that they no longer nurse

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Abortion

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Spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the fetus is viable

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Artificial Insemination

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Implanting live sperm into female genital tract

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Assisted delivery

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Aiding delivery of fetus through use of equipment or hands

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Cesarean section

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Removal of fetus by abdominal incision, also spelled caesarean section

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Congenital anomaly

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Malformation present at or existing from birth

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Eclampsia

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Decreased calcium during lactation causing convulsions & coma; commonly called milk fever. Called periparturient hypocalcemia in cattle

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Fertilized ovum becomes implanted outside the uterus

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Embryo transfer

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Transfer of fertilized ova from one female ot another, typically done with cattle

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Episiotomy

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Incision through skin of perineum to enlarge vaginal opening for delivery

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Fetotomy

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Surgical excision of getus, aka embryotomy or abortion

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Galactorrhea

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Abnormal, persistent discharge of milk

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Hydrocephalus

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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in spaces of the brain, commonly called water on the brain

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Leukorrhea

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Sticky, white discharge from the vagina indicative of a disease elsewhere in reproductive system

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Malpresentation

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Faulty fetal presentation

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Pneumovagina

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Involuntary aspiration of aur into the vagina due to a conformational defect, seen in cattle & horses. These animals are commonly referred to as windsuckers

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Pyometra

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Pus in the uterus

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Retained placenta

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Failure to pass the placenta after delivery of the fetus

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Ultrasound

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Diagnostic technique using ultrasound waves to produce an image or an organ or tissue

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Uterine prolapse

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Displacement of uterus through the vaginal orifice

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Vaginal cytology

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Study of cells from the vagina to dtermine stage of heat

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Vaginal prolapse

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Displacement of the vagina through the vaginal orifice