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OB-GYN
C. Putnam
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
09/29/2012

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The adnexa of uterus refers to
Definition
the structures most closely related structurally and functionally to the uterus.(or uterine appendages)
Term
Fornix
Definition
(Latin for "arch") can refer to:are the deepest portions of the vagina, extending into the recesses created by the vaginal portion of cervix.
Term
hydatid of Morgagni
Definition
1. a cystlike remnant of the müllerian duct on the upper end of the testis.
2. one of the small pedunculated structures attached to the uterine tubes near their fimbriated end; remnants of the mesonephric ducts.
Term
A bicornuate uterus or bicornate uterus,
Definition
commonly referred to as a "heart-shaped" uterus, is a type of uterine malformation where two "horns" form at the upper part of the uterus.
Term
Menstrual flow
Definition
50-60 mL
Term
The luteal phase,
Definition
defi ned as the interval from the first day after the estimated day of ovulation up to and including the
day before the next menstrual cycle
Term
The follicular phase,
Definition
defined as the interval from the first
day of menses up to and including the estimated day of ovulation
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The menses phase,
Definition
defined as the interval beginning with
the first day of bleeding through the last day of bleeding
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The fertile phase,
Definition
defined as a 6-day interval beginning
with the 5 days preceding and including the second “peak fertility” day (the estimated day of ovulation)
Term
it takes about _ weeks of development before the
reproductive system becomes differentiated as male or
female.
Definition
8
Term
The prepuce:
Definition
clitoral hood,
Term
The uterus is divided into three sections:
Definition
the corpus, the
isthmus, and the cervix.
Term
Progesterone
functions to
Definition
create a highly vascular secretory endometrium that is suitable for implantation of a fertilized ovum.
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During the ischemic phase,
Definition
estrogen and progesterone levels are low and the uterine spiral arteries constrict.
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