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Medical Vocab Ch #08 Female Reproductive System
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Abortion
Definition
Premature ending of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus is able to exist on its own.
Term
Abruptio placentae
Definition
Premature detachment of the placenta from its place in the uterine wall.
Term
Adnexa uteri
Definition
Accessory parts of the uterus; fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Term
Amenorrhea
Definition
Absence of menstrual flow.
Term
Amniocentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture with a needle to withdraw fluid from within the amniotic sac.
Term
Amnion
Definition
Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus.
Term
Amniotic fluid
Definition
Fluid contained within the amniotic sac surrounding the fetus.
Term
Anovulatory
Definition
Not accompanied by ovulation (release of eggs from the ovary).
Term
Apgar score
Definition
System of scoring an infant’s physical condition at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.
Term
Areola
Definition
Dark, pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple.
Term
Aspiration
Definition
Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction.
Term
Bartholin glands
Definition
Two small mucus-secreting glands near the opening of the vagina to the outside of the body.
Term
Bilateral oophorectomy
Definition
Excision or removal of both ovaries.
Term
Carcinoma in situ
Definition
Cancerous tumor that is localized and has not spread either to nearby tissue or through the lymphatic system or bloodstream.
Term
Carcinoma of the breast
Definition
Malignant tumor of breast tissue; breast cancer.
Term
Carcinoma of the cervix
Definition
Malignant cells within the cervix (lower portion of the uterus).
Term
Carcinoma of the endometrium
Definition
Malignant tumor of the uterus (endometrium).
Term
Cauterization
Definition
Destruction of tissue by burning.
Term
Cephalic version
Definition
Procedure for turning the fetus so that its head is the presenting part to enter the birth canal first.
Term
Cervical dysplasia
Definition
Abnormal cells in the cervix (lower, neck-like region of the uterus).
Term
Cervicitis
Definition
Inflammation of the cervix.
Term
Cervix
Definition
Necklike, lower portion of the uterus.
Term
Cesarean section
Definition
Surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus.
Term
Chlamydia
Definition
Type of bacteria that causes pelvic inflammatory disease and infection in the reproductive tract of women and men.
Term
Choriocarcinoma
Definition
Malignant tumor of the placenta.
Term
Choriogenesis
Definition
Formation of the chorion, the outermost membrane surrounding the fetus.
Term
Chorion
Definition
Outermost membrane surrounding the developing fetus. It forms the fetal part of the placenta.
Term
Chorionic
Definition
Pertaining to the chorion.
Term
Chorionic villus sampling
Definition
Sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis.
Term
Clitoris
Definition
Sensitive erectile tissue, outside the body in front of the opening of the female urethra.
Term
Coitus
Definition
Sexual intercourse.
Term
Colposcopy
Definition
Visual examination of the vagina and uterine cervix using an optical magnifying instrument called a colposcope.
Term
Conization
Definition
Removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix.
Term
Corpus luteum
Definition
Yellow glandular mass (corpus) formed by an ovarian follicle that has matured and discharged its ovum. It secretes progesterone to maintain pregnancy.
Term
Cryocauterization
Definition
Use of freezing cold temperature to burn and destroy tissue.
Term
Cul-de-sac
Definition
Region in the lower abdomen between the uterus and the rectum.
Term
Culdocentesis
Definition
Surgical (needle) puncture of the cul-de-sac to remove fluid for analysis and diagnosis of disease.
Term
Cystadenocarcinoma
Definition
Malignant tumor containing fluid-filled sacs and glandular tissue; commonly occurring in the ovaries.
Term
Cystadenoma
Definition
Benign tumor of cystic and glandular components, commonly found in the ovaries.
Term
Dermoid cyst
Definition
Ovarian cysts lined with a variety of cell types (hair, skin, teeth).
Term
Dilatation
Definition
Widening and enlargement of a hollow organ.
Term
Dilation and curettage
Definition
Widening (dilation) of the cervix and scraping the endometrial lining of the uterus.
Term
Dysmenorrhea
Definition
Painful, difficult menses (menstruation).
Term
Dyspareunia
Definition
Painful sexual intercourse.
Term
Dystocia
Definition
Difficult, painful labor and delivery.
Term
Ectopic pregnancy
Definition
Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than in the uterus.
Term
Embryo
Definition
Stage in prenatal development from two to six weeks.
Term
Endocervicitis
Definition
Inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix (lower, necklike portion of the uterus).
Term
Endometriosis
Definition
Abnormal condition of the inner lining of the uterus (found ectopically).
Term
Endometritis
Definition
Inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus (upper portion).
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Endometrium
Definition
Inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus.
Term
Episiotomy
Definition
Incision of the vulva (perineum) to widen the opening of the vagina during a difficult childbirth.
Term
Erythroblastosis fetalis
Definition
Hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility (Rh factor) between the mother and fetus.
Term
Estrogen
Definition
Ovarian hormone that promotes female secondary sex characteristics and sexual development.
Term
Exenteration
Definition
Removal of internal organs. Pelvic exenteration is removal of ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina and sections of the intestines.
Term
Fallopian tube
Definition
One of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus (oviducts or uterine tubes).
Term
Fertilization
Definition
Union of the egg (ovum) and sperm cell.
Term
Fetal monitoring
Definition
Continuous recording of fetal heart rate and uterine contractions during labor.
Term
Fetal presentation
Definition
Manner in which the fetus enters the birth canal.
Term
Fetus
Definition
Stage in prenatal development from 6 to 39 or 40 weeks.
Term
Fibrocystic disease
Definition
Presence of small sacs of fibrous connective tissue and fluid in the breast.
Term
Fibroids
Definition
Benign tumors of fibrous and muscular tissue in the uterus; leiomyomas.
Term
Fimbriae
Definition
Finger or fringe-like ends of the fallopian tubes.
Term
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Definition
Secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum).
Term
Galactorrhea
Definition
Excessive or abnormal secretion of milk after breast-feeding has ended.
Term
Gamete
Definition
Reproductive cell (ovum or sperm cell).
Term
Genitalia
Definition
Reproductive organs (genitals).
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Gestation
Definition
Nine-month period during which a fertilized egg cell develops into an infant; pregnancy.
Term
Gonad
Definition
Female or male reproductive organ that produces sex cells and hormones.
Term
Gynecology
Definition
Study of the female reproductive organs, including the breasts.
Term
Gynecomastia
Definition
Female-like breast enlargement in a male.
Term
Human chorionic gonadotropin
Definition
Secreted by the placenta to sustain pregnancy.
Term
Hyaline membrane disease
Definition
Acute lung disease in premature infants; respiratory distress disease syndrome of the newborn.
Term
Hydrocephalus
Definition
Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain; in infants, the condition causes enlargement of the head.
Term
Hymen
Definition
Mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina.
Term
Hysterectomy
Definition
Removal of the uterus.
Term
Hysterosalpingography
Definition
X-ray recording of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material.
Term
Hysteroscopy
Definition
Visual examination (endoscopic) of the uterus.
Term
In vitro fertilization
Definition
Egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish (in vitro) to facilitate fertilization. Fertilized ova are then implanted into the uterus through the cervix.
Term
intramural
Definition
within the wall]
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Intrauterine device (IUD)
Definition
Device inserted by a physician into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.
Term
involution of the uterus
Definition
The uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size.
Term
Labia
Definition
Lips of the vagina.
Term
Lactation
Definition
Production of milk.
Term
Lactiferous ducts
Definition
Tubes that carry milk throughout the breast.
Term
Lactogenesis
Definition
Formation (secretion) of milk.
Term
Laparoscopy
Definition
Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope.
Term
Leiomyomas
Definition
Benign tumors of the uterus; fibroids.
Term
Leukorrhea
Definition
White to yellow discharge from the vagina, associated with cervicitis.
Term
Lumen
Definition
Cavity or channel with a tube or tubular organ, as a blood vessel, vagina, or fallopian tube.
Term
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Definition
Secreted by the pituitary gland to promote ovulation.
Term
Mammary
Definition
Pertaining to the breast.
Term
Mammary papilla
Definition
Nipple of the breast.
Term
Mammography
Definition
X-ray recording of the breast.
Term
Mammoplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of the breast (augmentation or reduction surgery).
Term
Mastectomy
Definition
Removal (excision) of a breast.
Term
Mastitis
Definition
Inflammation of a breast.
Term
Meconium aspiration syndrome
Definition
Abnormal inhalation of meconium (first stools) by a fetus or newborn.
Term
Menarche
Definition
Beginning of the first menstrual period (menses).
Term
Menometrorrhagia
Definition
Excessive uterine bleeding during menstruation and also between menstrual periods.
Term
Menopause
Definition
Gradual ending of menstruation.
Term
Menorrhagia
Definition
Abnormally heavy or long menstrual periods.
Term
Menorrhea
Definition
Menstruation; monthly discharge of blood from the lining of the uterus.
Term
Menstruation
Definition
Monthly shedding of the lining of the uterus; menses.
Term
Metrorrhagia
Definition
Excessive discharge of blood from the uterus (between menstrual periods).
Term
Multigravida
Definition
A woman who has been pregnant more than once.
Term
Multipara
Definition
A woman who has delivered more than one viable infant.
Term
mural
Definition
wall
Term
Myomectomy
Definition
Removal of muscle tumors (fibroids) from the uterus.
Term
Myometrium
Definition
Muscle layer lining the uterus.
Term
Neonatal
Definition
Pertaining to newborn.
Term
Neonatology
Definition
Study of newborns.
Term
nulligravida
Definition
Woman who has not had any pregnancies.
Term
Nullipara
Definition
Woman who has not had any vaginal births.
Term
Obstetrics
Definition
Branch of medicine dealing with the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth.
Term
Oligomenorrhea
Definition
Scanty menstrual flow.
Term
Oogenesis
Definition
Formation of ova (egg cells).
Term
Oophoritis
Definition
Inflammation of an ovary.
Term
Orifice
Definition
An opening.
Term
Ovarian
Definition
Pertaining to an ovary.
Term
Ovarian carcinoma
Definition
Malignant tumor of the ovary; ovarian adenocarcinoma.
Term
Ovarian cyst
Definition
Sacs of fluid within or on the ovaries.
Term
Ovarian follicle
Definition
Tiny sac in the ovary that contains an egg cell (ovum).
Term
Ovary
Definition
One of two female reproductive organs (gonads) that produce egg cells and female hormones (estrogen and progesterone).
Term
Ovulation
Definition
Release of an egg cell from an ovary.
Term
Ovum
Definition
Egg cell; plural is ova.
Term
Oxytocia
Definition
Rapid labor and childbirth.
Term
Oxytocin
Definition
Secretion of the pituitary gland causing contraction of the uterus during labor and stimulation of milk secretion from the breast.
Term
Palpation
Definition
Process of examining by using hands or fingers on the outside of the body.
Term
Pap smear
Definition
Microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix.
Term
Parturition
Definition
Act of giving birth.
Term
pedunculated
Definition
growths protude on stalks
Term
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Definition
Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; including salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, and endocervicitis.
Term
Pelvic ultrasonography
Definition
Recording images of sound waves as they bounce off the organs in the pelvic region.
Term
Pelvimetry
Definition
Measurement of the dimensions of the female pelvis.
Term
Perineorrhaphy
Definition
Suture of the perineum (following an episiotomy).
Term
Perineum
Definition
Area between the anus and vagina in females and the area between the anus and scrotal sac in males.
Term
Pituitary gland
Definition
Endocrine gland at the base of the brain.
Term
Placenta
Definition
Vascular organ that develops in the uterine wall during pregnancy.
Term
Placenta previa
Definition
Placental implantation over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterine wall.
Term
Preeclampsia
Definition
Abnormal condition of pregnancy marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, and edema.
Term
Pregnancy
Definition
Condition of having a developing embryo and fetus in the body for about 40 weeks; gestation.
Term
Prenatal
Definition
Pertaining to before birth.
Term
Primigravida
Definition
A woman during her first pregnancy.
Term
Primipara
Definition
Woman who has had or is giving birth to her first child.
Term
Primiparous
Definition
Pertaining to a woman who has given birth to her first child.
Term
Progesterone
Definition
Hormone secreted by the ovaries; maintains the lining of the uterus during pregnancy.
Term
Pseudocyesis
Definition
False pregnancy.
Term
Puberty
Definition
Period during which secondary sex characteristics begin to develop and the ability to reproduce begins.
Term
Pyloric stenosis
Definition
Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum in a newborn.
Term
Pyosalpinx
Definition
Pus in a fallopian tube.
Term
Respiratory distress syndrome
Definition
Abnormal condition in infants when a protein (surfactant) is missing in the lung tissues. Infants have difficult respiratory function; hyaline membrane disease.
Term
Retroversion
Definition
Tipping backward of an organ or a part of the body; as in the uterus.
Term
Salpingectomy
Definition
Removal of the fallopian (uterine) tube.
Term
Salpingitis
Definition
Inflammation of a fallopian tube.
Term
submucosal
Definition
under the mucosal (innermost) layer of the uterus
Term
subserosal
Definition
under the serosal (outermost) layer of the uterus
Term
Tubal ligation
Definition
Tying off of the fallopian tubes to make a woman incapable of reproduction; sterilization of a female.
Term
uterine prolapse
Definition
Sagging or falling of the uterus into the vagina.
Term
Uterine serosa
Definition
Outermost layer surrounding the uterus.
Term
Uterus
Definition
Hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop; womb.
Term
Vagina
Definition
Muscular, mucosal tube extending from the uterus (cervix) to the exterior of the body.
Term
Vaginal orifice
Definition
Opening of the vagina to the exterior of the body.
Term
Vaginitis
Definition
Inflammation of the vagina.
Term
Vulva
Definition
External female genitalia; labia, clitoris and vaginal orifice.
Term
Vulvovaginitis
Definition
Inflammation of the vulva and vagina.
Term
Zygote
Definition
Stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation to two weeks.
Term
amni/o
Definition
amnion
Term
cervic/o
Definition
cervix, neck
Term
chori/o, chorion/o
Definition
chorion, outermost layer of the 2 membranes that surround the embryo
Term
colp/o
Definition
vagina
Term
culd/o
Definition
cul-de-sac
Term
episi/o
Definition
vulva
Term
galat/o
Definition
milk
Term
gynec/o
Definition
woman, female
Term
hyster/o
Definition
uterus, womb
Term
lact/o
Definition
milk
Term
mamm/o
Definition
breast
Term
mast/o
Definition
breast
Term
men/o
Definition
menses, menstruation
Term
metro/o, metri/o
Definition
uterus
Term
my/o, myom/o
Definition
muscle, muscle tumor
Term
nat/i
Definition
birth
Term
o/o
Definition
egg
Term
obster/o
Definition
pregnancy and childbirth
Term
olig/o
Definition
scanty
Term
oophor/o
Definition
ovary
Term
ov/o
Definition
egg
Term
ovari/o
Definition
ovary
Term
ovul/o
Definition
egg
Term
perine/o
Definition
perineum
Term
phor/o
Definition
to bear
Term
py/o
Definition
pus
Term
salping/o
Definition
fallopian tubes
Term
terat/o
Definition
monster
Term
uter/o
Definition
uterus
Term
vagin/o
Definition
vagina
Term
vulv/o
Definition
vulva
Term
-arche
Definition
beginning
Term
-cyesis
Definition
pregnancy
Term
-gravida
Definition
pregnant
Term
-parous
Definition
bearing, bringing forth
Term
-rrhea
Definition
discharge
Term
-salpinx
Definition
uterine tube
Term
-tocia
Definition
labor, birth
Term
-version
Definition
act of turning
Term
dys-
Definition
painful
Term
endo-
Definition
within
Term
in-
Definition
in
Term
intra-
Definition
within
Term
multi-
Definition
many
Term
nulli-
Definition
no, not, none
Term
oxy-
Definition
rapid
Term
pareun-
Definition
Sexual intercourse.
Term
pre-
Definition
before
Term
primi-
Definition
first
Term
primi-
Definition
first
Term
pseudo-
Definition
false
Term
reto-
Definition
backward
Term
vol-
Definition
to roll
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