Chapter 14

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Scrotum

Back 1

is the sac-like structure that surrounds, protects, and supports the testicles

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Spermatogenesis

Back 2

is the process of sperm formation

Spermat/o- Sperm

_genesis- creation

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glans penis

Back 3

aka head of penis, is the sensitive region located at the tip of the penis

Front 4

Prostate gland

Back 4

during ejaculation, the prostate gland secretes a thick, alkaline fluid into the semen

Front 5

Balanitis

Back 5

is an inflammation of the glans penis that is usually caused by poor hygiene in men who have not had the foreskin removed by circumcision

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Phimosis

Back 6

is a narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it cannot be retracted to expose the penis

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Peyronie's disease

Back 7

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

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Andropause

Back 8

which is referred to as ADAM (androgen decline in the aging male) is marked by the decrease of the male hormone testosterone. Begins in the late 40's

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Cryptochidism

Back 9

aka undescended testicle, is a developmental defect in which one or both of the testicles fail to descend into their normal position in the scrotum

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Hydrocele

Back 10

is a fluid-filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles

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Varicocele

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is a knot of widening varicose veins in one side of the scrotum

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Azoospermia

Back 12

is the absence of the sperm in the semen

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Oligospermia

Back 13

is a sperm count of below 20 million/mL

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Hematospermia

Back 14

is the presence of blood in the seminal fluid

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Orchidectomy

Back 15

also spelled as orchiectomy, is the surgical removal of one or both testicles

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Orchiopexy

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is the repair of an undescended testicle

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Genital herpes

Back 17

is caused by a herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2

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HIV

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is a virus, is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids.

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Trichomonoiasis

Back 19

aka trich, is an infection caused by a parasite

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Perimetrium

Back 20

aka uterine serosa, is the tough, membranous outer layer (Tissues of the uterus)

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Myometrium

Back 21

is the muscular middle layer (Tissues of the uterus)

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Endometrium

Back 22

is the inner layer, and it consists of the specialized epithelial mucosa that is rich in blood vessels (Tissues of the uterus)

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Menstration

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aka menses, is the normal periodic discharge of the endometrial lining and unfertilized egg from the uterus

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Menopause

Back 24

is the normal termination of the menstrual function in a woman during middle age

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Perimenopause

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is the term used to designate the transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all

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Chorion

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is the thin outer membrane that encloses the embryo

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Placenta

Back 27

is a temporary organ that forms within the uterus to allow the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products between the mother and fetus without allowing material blood and fetal blood to mix

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Nulligravida

Back 28

woman who has never been pregnant

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Nullipara

Back 29

woman who has never borne a viable child

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Primigravida

Back 30

woman during her first pregnancy

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Primipara

Back 31

woman who has borne one viable child

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Multiparous

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woman who has given birth two or more times

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Labor and delivery

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aka childbirth or parturition, occurs in three stages. 1. Dilation 2. Delivery of the baby 3. Expulsion of the afterbirth

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Lochia

Back 34

is the postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for 4 to 6 weeks after childbirth

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Colostrum

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is a specialized form of milk that delivers essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that the newborn can digest.

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Gynecologist

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or GYN, is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system

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Obstetrician

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or OB, is a physician who specializes in providing medical care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately thereafter

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Salpingitis

Back 38

is an inflammation of a fallopian tube

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Cervicitis

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is an inflammation of the cervix that is usually caused by an infection

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Dyspareunia

Back 40

is characterized by pain during sexual intercourse

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Vaginitis

Back 41

aka colpitis is an inflammation of the lining of the vagina

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Galactorrhea

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is the production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding

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Mastalgia

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aka mastodynia, is pain in the breast

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Mastitis

Back 44

is a breast infection that is caused by bacteria that enter the breast tissue, most frequently during breastfeeding

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Abrupto placentae

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or placental abruption, is a disorder in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus

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Placenta previa

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is the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus

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Colposcopy

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is the direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix and vagina

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Hysteroscopy

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is the direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes

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Colpopexy

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aka vaginofixation, is the surgical fixation of a prolapsed vagina to a surrounding structure such as the abdominal wall

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Conization

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aka cone biopsy, is the surgical removal of a cone-shaped specimen of tissue from the cervix

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Colporrhaphy

Back 51

is the surgical suturing of a tear in the vagina

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Dilation and curettage

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commonly known as D&C, is a surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrium of the uterus is scraped away

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Myomectomy

Back 53

is the surgical removal of uterine fibroids

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Hysterectomy

Back 54

is the surgical removal of the uterus

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Total hysterectomy

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aka complete hysterectomy, the uterus and cervix are removed

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Breast augmentation

Back 56

is mammoplasty performed to increase breast size