Chapter 7 And 8 - Mastering Healthcare Terminology - Reproductive System

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andrology

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study of the male reproductive system

andr/o = male
-logy = the study of

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parenchymal tissue

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primary tissue of reproductive system, produces sex cells for reproduction

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stromal tissue

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secondary tissue of reproductive system, includes all glands, nerves, ducts and other supportive tissue

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Two parts of anatomy and physiology

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parenchymal and stromal tissue

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gametes

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sex cells

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orchidectomy or orchiectomy

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Surgical removal of one or both testes. Also called orchidotomy and testectomy.

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testes, testicle (root)

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test/o, testicul/o, orchi/o, orchid/o, orch/o

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seminiferous

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semin/i = semen
-ferous = pertaining to carrying

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interstitial cells in testicles

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produce testosterone

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seminiferous tubules

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series of tightly coiled tiny tubes in each testis where spermatozoa are formed

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epididymis

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where spermatozoa are stored after they travel from the seminiferous tubules

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vas deferens or ductus deferens

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seminal fluid travels from epididymides around the bladder when about to ejaculate

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spermatic cord

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sheath that protects the vas deferens, arteries, veins, and nerves

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tunica vaginalis testis

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the serous membrane that surrounds the front and sides of the testicle (inside scrotum)

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seminal vesicles, Cowper's (or bulbourethral) glands, prostate gland

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nourish and lubricate the spermatozoa

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semen

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sperm and fluids from prostrate, Cowper's glands, prostate gland, and seminal vesicles

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corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum

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erectile tissue

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vesicul/o

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seminal vesicle (don't confuse with vesic/o which means urinary bladder)

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balan/o

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glans penis

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balanitis

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inflammation of the glans penis

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anorchism

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condition of being born without a testicle. May also be an acquired condition due to trauma or disease

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cryptorchidism

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Condition in which the testicles fail to descend into the scrotum before birth

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aspermia

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condition where no spermatozoa are present, nor any semen formed or ejaculated

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benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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Abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland surrounding the urethra, leading to difficulty with urination. Also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy

-plasia formation

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GCT

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germ cell tumor

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adenocarcinoma of the prostate

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prostate cancer

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condyloma

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genital wart

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gynec/o

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female

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menarche

(meh NAR kee)

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the first menstrual period

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menopause

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cessation of menstruation

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fallopian tube

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salping/o, -salpinx

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salpingitis

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inflammation of the uterine tube (fallopian tube) or auditory tube

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FSH

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follicle-stimulating hormone causes the ovarian follicles to begin to mature and secrete estrogen

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LH

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luteinizing hormone is released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and stimulates the follicle to mature and release its ovum (ovulation)

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corpus luteum

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The anatomic structure on the surface of the ovary, consisting of a yellow glandular mass in the ovary formed by an ovarian follicle that has matured and discharged its ovum. If the ovum has been impregnated, the corpus luteum grows in size and persists for several months; if impregnation has not occurred, the corpus luteum shrinks and degenerates.

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fimbriae

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feathery ends of the fallopian tube - transport the ovum to the uterus

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uterine adnexa

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accessory organs of the uterus - the fallopian tubes (uterine tubes or oviducts) and ovaries)

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rectouterine pouch (AKA Douglas' cul-de-sac)

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space in pelvic cavity between uterus and rectum

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embryo

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human organism from the third week after fertilization to the end of the seventh or eighth week

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zygote

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fertilized egg

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fetus

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ninth to thirty-eighth week of life (normal length for gestation)

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gamete

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male or female reproductive cell

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Hyperemesis

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Condition of excessive vomiting

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sonohysterography

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Examination of the uterus by the recording of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissues.

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epididymitis

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inflammation of the epididymis

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areola

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darker skin surrounding nipple

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abruptio placenta

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premature separation of a normally implanted placenta from the uterine wall