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Reproductive System Vocab
Reproductive System Vocab
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01/29/2008

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Term
parturition
Definition
giving birth
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prolapsed uterus
Definition
condition in which uterus turns inside out and is pushed through the vulva
Term
anestrus
Definition
period when animal is not cycling through estrus
Term
gestation
Definition
pregnancy; carrying a pregnacy
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seasonal polyestrus
Definition
continuation of estrous cycle until pregnancy during only certain times of the year
Term
ovariohysterectomy
Definition
removal of ovaries and uterus
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puberty
Definition
start of sexual maturation
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cesarean section
Definition
surgical removal of a newborn
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castration
Definition
removal of testes
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weaned
Definition
removal from nursing
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epidural
Definition
injection of local anesthetic into fluid around spinal cord
Term
estrous cycle
Definition
series of events that occur infemales in preparation for gregnancy
Term
obstetric
Definition
having to do with pregnancy and delivery
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cryptochidism
Definition
condition occurs when one or both testes fail to enter the scrotum
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polyestrus
Definition
constant continuation of estrous cycle
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ligated
Definition
tied
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whelping
Definition
birthing in dogs
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pheromones
Definition
chemicals emitted by animals that serve as a means of sexual communication
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estrus
Definition
state of sexual excitement
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pyometra
Definition
uterine infection that commonly occurs in older dogs and cats
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lidocaine
Definition
anesthetic
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