Question | Answer |
vestibule | any space or cavity at the entrance to a canal |
perineurm | area between the vaginal opening and the anus |
fimbriae | fingerlike projections of the fallopian tube |
metro | uterus |
cervico | neck; uterine cervix |
colpo | vagina |
metro | measure; uterine tissue |
oophoro | ovary |
salpingo | fallopian tube |
-an | belonging to or pertaining to |
-ile | belonging to or pertaining to |
laparo | abdominal wall |
meno | month |
oo | ovum egg |
topo | place or position |
-tropin | that which stimulates |
graafian follicle | small ovarian recess or pit that contains fluid and surrounds an ovum |
-genesis | producing or forming, origin or beginning |
pap smear | papanicolaou smear or test. Collection and examination of the cells of vagina and cervix |
rapid plasma reagin test | blood test to detect and monitor syphilis |
human chorionic gonadotropin | present in body fluids of pregnant females |
hystero/scopy | DIRECT visual inspection of the cervical canal and uterine cavity using an endoscope |
amenorrhea | absence of menstruation due to underdevelopment of the reproductive organs or hormonal disturbances |
menorrhea | normal menstruation; sometimes too profuse menstruation |
menorrhagia | heavy or long menstrual periods |
mittelschmerz | abdominal pain in the region of an ovary during ovulation |
colpitits | vaginitis, colpo- means vagina |
-iasis | condition |
polycystic ovary syndrome | hormonal disturbance by an ovulation, amenorrhea, and infertility |
pap test | used to detect cervical cancer |
fistula | abnormal opening |
ante/version | forward displacement of the body of the uterus toward the pubis. Uterus tipped forward |
retro/version | uterus is tipped backward |
retroflexion | bending backward of the uterus |
tubal ligation | sterilization procedure, both uterine tubes are constricted, severed, or crushed to prevent conception |
curet | surgical instrument shaped like a spoon or scoop, used for scraping and removal of material from the endometrium |
endometrial ablation | destruction of the outer layer of the endometrium |
condyloma acuminatum | genital warts |
balano | glans penis |
orchio, orchido | testicle |
vaso | vessel; ductus deferens |
-ile | pertaining to |
copulation | AKA coitus. Sexual union between male and female |
interstitial cells of Leydig | produce testosterone |
chancre | lesion that indicates first stage syphilis |
VDRL, RPR tests | blood test to detect and monitor syphilis |
prostate-specific antigen | blood test used to screen for prostatic cancer. Elevated levels of PSA are associated with prostate cancer |
crypt/orchid/ism | failure of testes to descend into the scrotum. crypto "hidden" |
testicular torsion | twisting of the testes |
hydro/cele | mass filled with straw colored fluids |
spermato/cele | mass that contains sperm. Develops on the epididymis |
phimosis | occurs when the prepuce is constricted at the opening so that it cant be retracted back over the glans penis. Caused by inflammation or edema |
orchio/pexy | corrective surgery for cryptorchidism |
cryptorchidism | absence of testes from the scrotum |
transurethral resection prostatectomy TURP | Aka transurethral resection. Small pieces of enlarged prostate are excised |
transurethral needle ablation TUNA | uses low-level radio frequency energy |
ablation | removal or excision of a growth on any part of the body |
leiomyoma | most common benign tumor occurring within the uterus |
uterine fibroid | aka leiomyoma, most common benign tumor in the uterus |
prepus | fold of skin that forms a retractable cover |
bartholin glands | produce mucus like secretion for lubrication during sexual intercourse |
varico | twisted and swollen |