Ica - The Language Of Medicine - Chapter 8

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Adnexa Uteri

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Fallopian Tubes, Ovaries and Supporting Ligaments.

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Amnion

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Innermost membrane around the developing embryo

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Areola

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Dark-pigmented area around the breast nipple

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Bartholin Glands

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Small exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice

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Cervix

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Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus

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Chorion

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Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo; it is part of the placenta

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Clitoris

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Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the urinary meatus

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Coitus

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Sexual Intercourse

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Corpus Luteum

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Empty graafian follicle that secretes estrogen and progesterone after the release of the egg cell; literally means yellow (luteum) body (corpus)

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Cul-de-sac

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Region within the pelvis, midway between the rectum and uterus

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Embryo

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Stage in pre-natal development from implantation of the fertilizied ovum until the second month of pregnancy

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Endometrium

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Inner mucous membrane lining the uterus

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Estrogen

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Hormone produced by the ovaries; responsible for promoting female secondary sex characteristics

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Fallopian tube

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One of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus

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Fertilization

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Union of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops

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Fetus

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Embryo from the eighth week after fertilization until birth

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Fimbriae (plural)

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Finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Hormone produced by the pituitary gland; Stimulates maturation of the ovum

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Gamete

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Male or female reproductive cell; sperm cell or ovum

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Genitalia

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Reproductive organs; Also called genitals

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Gestation

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Period from fertilization of the ovum to birth; pregnancy

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Gonad

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Organ in the male (testis) and female (ovary) that produce gametes.

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Graafian Follice

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Developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary. Only about 400 of these sacs mature in a woman's lifetime.

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Gynecology

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Study of the female reproductive organs including the breasts

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)

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Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating (-tropin) the mother's ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone.

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Hymen

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Mucous membranes partially or completely covering the vaginal orifice.

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Labia

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Lips of the vagina; labia majora are the larger, outermost lips, and labia minora are the smaller, innermost lips.

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Lactiferous ducts

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Tubes that carry milk within the breast.

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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

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Hormone produced by the pituitary gland; promotes ovulation.

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Mammary Papilla

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Nipple of the breast. A Papilla is any small nipple shaped projection.

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Menarche

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Beginning the first menstrual period during puberty.

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Menopause

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Gradual ending of menstruation.

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Menstruation

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Monthly shedding of uterine lining. Menses (Latin, mens, month) is the normal flow of blood and tissue that occurs during menstruation.

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Myometrium

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Muscle layer lining the uterus.

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Neonatology

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Branch of medicine that concentrates on the care of the newborn (neonate).

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Obstetrics

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Branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth.

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Orifice

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An opening.

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Ovary

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One of a pairof female organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis. Ovaries are almond shaped, about the size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells (ova) and hormones.

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Ovulation

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Release of the ovum from the ovary.

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Ovum (Plural - Ova)

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Egg cell; Female gamete.

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Parturition

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Act of giving birth.

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Perineum

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In females, the area between the anus and vagina.

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Pituitary gland

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Endocrine gland at the base of the brain. It produces hormones to stimulate the ovaries.

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Placenta

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Vascular organ that develops during pregnancy in the uterine wall. It is a communication between maternal and fetal bloodstreams.

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Pregnancy

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Growth and developmental process in a woman from fertilization through embryonic and fetal periods to birth; gestation.

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Progesterone

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Hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and placenta of pregnant women.

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Puberty

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Period of life when the ability to reproduce begins; secondary sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced.

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Uterine Serosa

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Outermost layer surrounding the uterus.

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Uterus

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Holow; Pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo develops and from which menstruation occurs. The upper portion is the fundus; the middle portion is the corpus; and the lower, neck portion is the cervix.

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Vagina

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Tube leading from the uterus to the exterior of the body.

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Vulva

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External genitalia of the female; includes the labia, hymen and clitoris.