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Chapt. 28 Repro. Sys
Chapter 28 Reproductive System Pharmacy Tech.
| Amenorrhea: | Absence of menstrual periods, which may be caused by a hormonal imbalance, or may be a side effect of a drug. |
| Chancre: | A painless, highly contagious lesion or ulceration that may form during the primary stage of syphilis. |
| Corpus albicans: | A pale white spot on the surface of the ovary that arises from the corpus luteum if conception does not occur. |
| Corpus luteum: | A spheroid of yellowish tissue that grows within the ruptured ovarian follicle after ovulation and secretes progesterone. |
| Cryptorchidism: | A developmental defect in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum and are retained in the abdomen or inguinal canal. |
| Endometriosis: | A condition in which parts of tissues similar to the endometrium (lining of the uterus) grow in other areas of the body, resulting in inflammation, irritation, scar tissue, and adhesions. |
| Endometrium: | The mucous membrane lining the uterus; it is made up of the stratum basale, stratum compactum, and stratum spongiosum. |
| Fallopian (uterine) tubes: | Two very small tubes that lead from the ovaries into the uterus; the mature ovum travels down these tubes from the ovaries to the uterus. |
| Genitourinary: | Referring to the reproductive organs and the urinary system. |
| Gummas: | Soft granulomas with necrotic centers and inflamed, fibrous capsules that are characteristic of tertiary syphilis. |
| Infundibulum: | The abdominal opening of a fallopian tube. |
| Menorrhagia: | Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; repeated episodes of menorrhagia may be due to hormonal problems, uterine diseases, or cancer. Menorrhagia may lead to iron deficiency anemia. |
| Menses: | The monthly flow of blood and cellular debris from the uterus; it begins at puberty and stops at menopause. |
| Myometrium: | The muscular layer of the wall of the uterus. |
| Oligomenorrhea: | Abnormally light menstrual periods. |
| Ovulation: | The release of a mature ovum or oocyte from an ovary. |
| Perimetrium: | The peritoneum covering the fundus as well as the ventral and dorsal aspects of the uterus. |
| Prostate gland: | A firm gland located at the base of the male urethra; it secretes an alkaline fluid that is a major component of ejaculatory fluid. |
| Semen: | A whitish fluid of the male reproductive tract that consists of spermatozoa suspended in secretions from the prostate and bulbourethral glands. |
| Seminiferous tubules: | Channels in the testes where spermatozoa develop, and through which they exit. |
| Spermatogonia: | Male germ cells that form spermatocytes early in spermatogenesis. |
| Tunica albuginea: | A dense, white, fibrous sheath enclosing a body part or organ. |
| Vas deferens: | The primary secretory duct of the testicles through which semen is carried from the epididymis to the prostatic urethra, where it ends as the ejaculatory duct. |
| Female reproductive organs: | Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, external genitalia, and mammary glands. |
| The external genitalia: | Vulva, mons pubis, labia majora and minora, and clitoris. |
| Male: reproductive organs: | Testes, male duct system, males accessory glands, and penis. |
| Male duct system: | Epididymis, vas deferens, and spermatic cord. |
| Male accessory glands: | Seminal vesicles, prostate glands, and bulbourethral glands. |
| Ova: | The eggs created by the ovaries. |
| Ovum: | Mature egg. |
| Infertility: | The inability to conceive after one year of trying. |
| Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI): | Common between ages 15-24. |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): | Infection of the uterine lining, can spread to the fallopian tubes; caused by gonorrhea and chlamydia. |
| Menopause: | The cessation of menstrual periods for 1 year; with sign of ovarian failure. Usually happens between 50-51 years in age. |
| Hypogonadism: | Lack of estrogen production in the ovaries or testes. |
| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | Nonmalignant, noninflammatory hypertrophy of the prostate gland (enlarged prostate); common in men after 50. |
| Prostate Cancer: | Fatal, slow growing cancer, second leading cause of cancer death in men due to be asymptomatic. |
| Erectile dysfunction (ED): | Inability to achieve or maintain erection; also called impotence. |
| Chlamydia: | Causes urethritis in men; causes urethritis or cervicitis in women. |
| Gonorrhea: | Is the infection of the genitourinary tract; Caused by N. gonorrhoeae. |
| Trichomoniasis: | A protozoal infection of the lower genitourinary tract; caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. |
| Genital herpes: | Infection of the genital area; causes painful sores. |
| Syphilis: | Has four phases; caused by a spirochete Treponema pallidum; |
| Primary syphilis: | Has the presence of a painless but highly contagious local chancre on the genitalia that heals in 3-6 weeks. |
| Secondary syphilis: | Lesions appear in the lymph nodes, skin, brain, cardiovascular system, spinal cord, and elsewhere; with fever, joint aches, mouth sores, rashes on palm and soles. |
| Tertiary syphilis: | Occurs 10-30 years after initial infection and may involve the joints, skin, and cardiovascular system. |
| Neurosyphilis: | The Central Nervous System has lesions (gummas), possibly causing debilitating, life threatening tissue damage. |
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Scarlett Emerson
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