Medical Terminology Chapter 14

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Andropause*

Back 1

ADAM (Androgen Decline in the Aging Male), decrease of testosterone.

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Abruptio Placentae

Back 2

A disorder in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before birth.

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Breast Augmentation

Back 3

Mammoplasty preformed to increase breast size.

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Cervic/o

Back 4

Cervix

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Circumcision

Back 5

The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.

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Colp/o

Back 6

Vagina

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Conization

Back 7

The surgical removal of a cone-shaped specimen of tissue from the cervix.

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Contraceptive

Back 8

A measure taken to lessen the likelihood of pregnancy.

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Cryptorchidism

Back 9

A developmental defect in which one or both of the testicles fails to descend into their normal position.

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Dyspareunia

Back 10

Pain during sexual intercourse.

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Ectopic Pregnancy

Back 11

Potentially dangerous condition in which a fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside the uterus.

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Embryo

Back 12

From implantation through the 8th week of pregnancy.

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Endocervicitis

Back 13

An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the cervix.

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Endometriosis

Back 14

A condition in which patches of endometrial tissue escape the uterus and become attached to other structures in the pelvic cavity.

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Epididymis

Back 15

A coiled tube at the upper part of each testicle.

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Episiotomy

Back 16

A surgical incision made into the parinuem to enlarge the vaginal orifice to prevent tearing of the tissues as the infant moves out of the birth canal.

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Fimbrae

Back 17

Fringed, finger-like extensions of the infundibulum.

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Galactorrhea*

Back 18

The production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding.

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Genital Herpes

Back 19

Caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2.

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-gravida

Back 20

Pregnant

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Gynec/o

Back 21

Woman, female

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Gynecologist

Back 22

A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system.

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Hematospermia

Back 23

The presence of blood in seminal fluid.

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Hydrocele

Back 24

Fluid-filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles.

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Hypomenorrhea

Back 25

An unusually small amount of menstrual flow during a shortened regular menstrual period.

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Hysterectomy

Back 26

The surgical removal of the uterus.

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Hyster/o

Back 27

Uterus

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Hysterosalpingography*

Back 28

A radiographic examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes.

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Hysteroscopy

Back 29

The direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes.

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Lochia

Back 30

The postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for 4 to 6 weeks after childbirth.

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Mast/o

Back 31

Breast

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Menarche*

Back 32

The beginning of menstruation.

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Men/o

Back 33

Menstruation, menses

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Menstruation

Back 34

The normal periodic discharge of the endometrial lining and unfertilized egg from uterus.

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Multiparous

Back 35

A woman who has given birth two or more times.

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Nullipara*

Back 36

A woman who has never borne a viable child.

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Oligospermia

Back 37

A sperm count of below 20 million.

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Oophorectomy*

Back 38

Overiectomy, surgical removal of one or both ovaries.

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Orchid/o

Back 39

Testicles

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Orchiopexy*

Back 40

The repair of an undescended testicle.

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Ov/o

Back 41

Egg, ovum

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Ovari/o

Back 42

Ovary

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-para

Back 43

To give birth

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Parturition

Back 44

The action of giving birth to young.

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Perimetrium

Back 45

The tough, membranous outer layer of the uterus.

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Placenta Previa*

Back 46

The abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus.

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Peyronie's Disease*

Back 47

Penile curvature, a form of sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection.

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-pexy

Back 48

Surgical fixation

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Phimosis

Back 49

A narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it cannot be retracted to expose the glans penis.

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Placenta

Back 50

A temporary organ that forms within the uterus to allow the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste between mother and fetus.

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Preeclampsia

Back 51

A complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension.

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Premature Menopause

Back 52

A condition in which the ovaries cease functioning before age 40.

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Priapism

Back 53

A painful erection that lasts 4 hours or more but is either not accompanied by sexual excitement or does not go away after sexual stimulation.

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Primigravida

Back 54

A woman during her first pregnancy.

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Primipara

Back 55

A woman who has borne one viable child.

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Prostate Gland

Back 56

Secretes a thick, alkaline fluid into the semen that aids the motility of the sperm.

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Pruritis Vulvae

Back 57

A condition of severe itching around the external female genitalia.

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Quickening

Back 58

The first movement of the fetus in the uterus that can be felt by the mother.

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Salpingitis

Back 59

An inflammation of a fallopian tube.

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Salping/o

Back 60

Fallopian tube

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Test/i, test/o

Back 61

Testicle, testis

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Total Hysterectomy

Back 62

The uterus and cervix are removed.

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Uterine Prolapse*

Back 63

A condition in which the uterus slides from its normal position in the pelvic cavity and sags into the vagina.

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Vaginitis

Back 64

An inflammation of the lining of the vagina.

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Vagin/o

Back 65

Vagina