Lom Chp.8 Vocabulary And Definitions

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genitalia

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Reproductive organs; also called genitals.

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fetus

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The embryo from the 3rd month (after 8 weeks) to birth.

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fertilization

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Union of the sperm and ovum (fusion of the two nuclei occurs).

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placenta

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

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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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fimbriae (plural)

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Finger-like ends of the fallopian tubes.

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ovulation

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Release of the ovum from the ovary.

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gamete

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Sex cell; sperm or ovum.

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menstruation

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The monthly shedding of the uterine lining; menes means month.

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gonads

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Organs in the male and female that produce gametes; ovaries and testes.

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hymen

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Mucous membrane partially or completely covering the vaginal orifice.

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gestation

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Pregnancy

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human chorionic gonadotropin
(HCG)

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

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myometrium

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The muscle layer lining the uterus.

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graafian follicle

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Developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary.

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amnion

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Innermost membrane around the developing embryo.

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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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papilla

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A small nipple-shaped projection or elevation. The mammary papilla is the nipple of the breast.

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fallopian tubes

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Ducts through which the egg travels into the uterus.

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parturition

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Act of giving birth.

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ovum (plural: ova)

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Egg cell; female gamete.

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coitus

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Sexual intercourse; copulation.

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vulva

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

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menopause

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The gradual ending of menstrual function; climacteric.

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adnexa

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Accessory parts of the uterus; the fallopian tubes and ovaries.

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lactiferous ducts

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Tubes that carry milk within the breast.

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cervix

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Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus.

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Bartholin glands

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Small exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice.

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areola

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Dark-pigmented area around the breast nipple.

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clitoris

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Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the urinary meatus.

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menarche

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The beginning of the first menstrual period during puberty.

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perineum

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In females, the area between the anus and the vagina.

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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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orifice

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An opening.

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ovaries

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Organs in the female lower abdomen that produce ova and hormones; female gonads. The ovaries are almond-shaped and about the size of large walnuts.

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endometrium

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The inner mucous membrane lining the uterus.

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cul-de-sac

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Region within the pelvis, midway between the rectum and the uterus.

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progesterone

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Hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women. Progesterone means hormone (-one) and (pro-) pregnancy (gester).

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corpus luteum

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

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uterus

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Womb; muscular organ in which the embryo develops. The upper portion is the fundus; the middle portion is the corpus; and the lower, neck portion is the cervix.

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puberty

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Beginning of the fertile period when gametes are produced and secondary sex characteristics appear.

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uterine serosa

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Outermost layer surrounding the uterus.

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luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Hormone produced by the pituitary gland; promotes ovulation.

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embryo

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Stage in development from fertilization of the ovum through the 2nd month of pregnancy.

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vagina

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A tube extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body.

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estrogen

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Hormone produced by the ovaries; responsible for female secondary sex characteristics and buildup of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle.