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Term
Chlamydial infection
Definition
STD characterized by bacterial invasion of the  urinary tract of men, reproductive tract plus cervix and plus the vagina in women
Term
Estrogen
Definition
Hormone produced by ovaries responsible for the female secondary sex characteristics
Term
Hydrocele
Definition
Fluid filled sac in the scrotum
Term
Fertilization
Definition
Union of a sperm and embryo
Term
Carcinoma of the testes
Definition
Malignant tumor of the testes
Term
Menarche
Definition
Beginning of first minstrual peroid
Term
 vasectomy
Definition
Bilateral excision part of the vas deferens to prevent sperm from escaping during ejaculation.
Term
Menstruation
Definition
Monthly shedding of the uterine lining
Term
Testosterone
Definition
Hormone produced by the male testes responsible for secondary sex characteristics of men
Term
Progesterone
Definition
steroid hormone involved in the female menstrual cycle, pregnancy (supports gestation) and embryogenesis of humans 
Term
Semen
Definition
Ejaculatory fluid containing spermatazoa
Term
Pueberty
Definition
Period of life where the ability to reproduce begins.
Term
Fraternal Twins
Definition
Infants born of the same pregnancy but of two seperate ovum and sperm
Term
Uterus
Definition
Muscular pearshaped female organ where the fetus developes
Term
Flagellum
Definition
Snake like protrusion of the sperm which makes it motile
Term
pelvimetry
Definition
Measurement of the female pelvis
Term
Dilation & curettage
Definition
dialation of the cervix in order to scrape the inside of the uterus
Term
amenorrhea
Definition
absence of  menses for six months, or three period cycles
Term
Cauterization
Definition
The process of burning a part of the body.
Term
Menorrhagia
Definition
lengthy or heavy menstruation
Term
Cesarean section
Definition
Surgical incision of the abdomen and uterus to deliver a fetus
Term

anovulatory

Definition
No Ovulation
Term
Tubal Ligation
Definition
surgical blockage of the fallopian tube tubes to prevent fertilization
Term
Down Syndrome
Definition
Chromosomal abnormality producing retarded development in the child
Term

menarche

Definition
beginning of the first menstrual period
Term

Ectopic Pregnancy

Definition
implantation of  fertilized ovum in any place other than the uterus
Term

dystocia

Definition
painful labor
Term

pelvic inflammatory disease

Definition
inflamation of the pelvic region
Term
endometriosis
Definition
abnormal appearances of endometrial tissues in any place other than the uterus
Term

multipara

Definition
a woman who has had multiple births
Term

cervical carcinoma

Definition
malignant tumor of the cervix
Term

semen analysis

Definition
microscopic examination of  the semen
Term

foreskin

Definition
prepuce, skin covering the tip of the penis
Term

circumcision

Definition
Removal of the prepuce
Term

ejaculation

Definition
ejection of seman from the penis
Term

transurethral resection of the prostate

Definition
Turp; surgical incision of part of the prostate through the urethra
Term

cryptorchism

Definition
undescended testicles
Term

syphilis

Definition
Chronic STD caused by a spirochete
Term
Androgen
Definition
hormone produced by male testes and female adrenal glands
Term
Identical Twins
Definition

Infants born of the same ovum, which divided

Identical -- monozygotic (one zygote) -- twins form when a single fertilized egg splits into two genetically identical parts.

Term

mammography

Definition
X-ray imaging of the breast
Term

gonorrhea

Definition
STD characterized discharge from the genitals which may be foul smelling, inflammation, redness, swelling, dysuria and a burning sensation during urination; and caused by  Neisseria gonorrhea
Term

Pap smear

Definition
Microscopic examination of the stained cells gathered from the cervix and vagina
Term

Hydrocephalus

Definition

Hydrocephalus is the buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.

Term
abruptio Placentae
Definition
premature seperation in the implanted placenta
Term

carcinoma of the breast

Definition
Malignant tumor of the breast
Term
Ovarian Carcinoma
Definition
Malignant tumor of the ovaries
Term

intrauterine device

Definition
Medical device inserted into the uterus to prevent inplantation of a fertilized ovum
Term
Endometrium
Definition
Inner mucus membrane of the uterus
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