Reproductive System Medical Terminology

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Cervic/o

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Cervix

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Colp/o

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Vagina

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Gynec/o

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Female

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Men/o

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Menstruation

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Gravida

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Pregnant

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Metr/o

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Uterus

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Ov/o

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Egg

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Oophor/o

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Ovary

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Orchid/o

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Testicle

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Prostat/o

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Prostate

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Nulli

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None

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Mamm/o

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Breast

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Salping/o

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Tube

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Pexy

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Surgical Fixation

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Episi/o

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Vulva

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Describes inner layer of the uterus

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Endometrium

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Describes the fertilized egg immediately after conception

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Zygote

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Describes the glands on either side of the vaginal opening that produce mucus to lubricate the vagina.

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Bartholin's Glands

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Describes the finger-like structures of the fallopian tube that catch the ovum as it is released by the ovary

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Fimbiae

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Phase of the menstrual cycle occurs approximately between days 15 and 28

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Premenstrual

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Describes the normal position of the uterus

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Anteflexion

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Means the beginning of the menstual function that begins at puberty

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Menarche

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Runs down the length of the testicle, then turns upward into the body where it becomes a narrower tube called the vas deferens

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Epididymis

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Which term describes the region between the vaginal orifice and the anus

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Perineum

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Describes the release of a mature egg by the ovary

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Ovulation

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Sensitive tissue near vaginal opening

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Clitoris

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Carries milk from the mammary glands

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Lactiferous Duct

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Protects the tip of the penis

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Prepuce

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Encloses the testicles

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Scrotum

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External female genitalia

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Vulva

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Used to describe a woman during her first pregnancy

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Primigravida

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Fluid secreted by the breasts during the first days after giving birth

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Colostrum

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Inflammation of the vulva

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vulvitis

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Total absence of sperm in the semen

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Azoospermia

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Describe a woman who has never borne a viable child

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Nullipara

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Antiviral drugs ease symptoms but do not cure

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Genital Herpes

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Characterized by painful urination and an abnormal discharge

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Gonorrhea

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Also known as genital warts

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Human papiloma virus

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Caused by the spirochete Treponema palidum

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Syphilis

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A vaginal inflammation caused by a protozoan parasite

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Trichomonas

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Describes an accumulation of pus in the fallopian tube

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Pyosalpinx

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Describes a varicose ven of the testicles

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Varicocele

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Describes abnormal tipping with the body of the uterus bent forming an angle with the cervix

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Retroflexion

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Means a markedly reduced menstrual flow and abnormally infrequent menstruation

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Oligomenorrhea

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Describes the surgical removal of the uterus, tubes, ovaries, adjacent lymph nodes, and part of the vagina

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Radical Hysterectomy

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Dark area surrounding the nipple

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areola

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During delivery when the buttocks or feet are presented first this is known as

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Breech presentation birth

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Most serious form of toxemia of pregnancy

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Eclampsio

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Term meaning suturing the vagina

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Colporrhaphy

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Structure that connects the fetus to the placenta

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Umbilical Cord

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Device that allows observation of the fetal heart rate and the maternal uterine contractions during labor

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Electronic Fetal Monitor

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Condition of excessive uterine bleeding that occurs during both the menses and at irregular intervals

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Menometrorrhagia

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Male Reproductive System

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Femal Reproductive System

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