Question | Answer |
Adnexa uteri | Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments. |
Amnion | Innermost membrane around the developing embryo. |
Areola | Dark-pigmented area around the breast nipple. |
Batholin glands | Small exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice. |
Cervix | Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus. |
Chorion | Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo; it is part of the placenta. |
Clitoris | Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the urinary meatus. |
Coitus | Sexual intercourse; capulation. |
Corpus luteum | Empty graatian follicle that secretes estrogen and progesterone after release of the egg cell. |
Cul-de-sac | Region within the pelvis, midway between the rectum and the uterus. |
Embryo | Stage in prenatal development from implantation of the fertilized ovum until the second month of pregnancy. |
Endometrium | Inner mucous membrane lining the uterus. |
Estrogen | Hormone produced by the ovaries; responsible for promoting female secondary sex characteristics. |
Fallopian Tube | One pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus. |
Fertilization | Union of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops. |
Fetus | Embryo from the eighth week after fertilization until birth. |
Fimbriae | Finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes. |
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) | Hormone produced by the pituitary gland; stimulates maturation of the ovum. |
Gamete | Male or female sexual reproductive cell; sperm cell or ovum. |
Genitalia | Reproductive organs |
Gestation | Period from fertilization of the ovum to birth; pregnancy. |
Gonad | Organ in male (testis) and female (ovary) that produces gametes. |
Graafian follicle | Developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary. |
Gynecology | Study of the female reproductive organs including the breasts. |
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) | Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating the mother’s ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone. |
Hymen | Mucous membrane partially or completely covering the vaginal orifice. |
Labia | Lips of the vagina; labia majora are the larger, outermost lips, and labia minora are the smaller innermost lips. |
Lactiferous ducts | Tubes that carry milk within the breast. |
Luteinizing hormone (LH) | Hormone produced by the pituitary gland; promotes ovulation. |
Mammary papilla | Nipple of the breast. A papilla is any small nipple-shaped projection. |
Menarche | Beginning of the first menstrual period during puberty. |
Menopause | Gradual ending of menstruation. |
Menstruation | Monthly shedding of the uterine lining. |
Menses | The normal flow of blood and tissue that occurs during menstruation. |
Myometrium | Muscle layer lining the uterus. |
Neonatology | Branch of medicine that concentrates on the care of the newborn. |
Obstetrics | Branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth. |
Ovary | One of a pair of female organs on each side of the pelvis. |
Ovulation | Release of the ovum from the ovary. |
Ovum | Egg cell; female gamete. |
Parturition | Act of giving birth. |
Perineum | In females, the area between the anus and the vagina. |
Pituitary gland | Endocrine gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones to stimulate ovaries. |
Placenta | Vascular organ that develops during pregnancy in the uterine wall. It is the communication between maternal and fetal bloodstreams. |
Progesterone | Hormone produced by the corpus luetum in the ovary and placenta of pregnant women. |
Puberty | Period of life when the ability to reproduce begins. |
Uterine serosa | Outermost layer surrounding the uterus. |
Uterus | Hollow, pear-shapped muscular female organ in which the embryo develops and menstruation occurs. |
Vagina | Tube extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body. |
Vulva | External genitalia of the female; includes the labia, hymen, and clitoris. |
Amnio | amnion |
Cervico | Cervix, neck |
Chorio | Chorion |
Choriono | Chorion |
Colpo | Vagina |
Culdo | cul-de-sac |
Episio | vulva |
Galacto | milk |
Gyneco | Woman, female |
Hystero | Uterus, womb |
Lacto | Milk |
Mammo | Breast |
Masto | Breast |
Meno | Menses, menstruation |
Metro | Uterus |
Metrio | Uterus |
Myo | Muscle |
Myomo | Muscle tumor |
Nati | Birth |
Obstetro | Midwife |
Oo | Egg |
Ovario | Ovary |
Ovulo | Egg |
Oophoro | Ovary |
Ovo | Egg |
Perineo | Perineum |
Phoro | To bear |
Salpingo | Fallopian Tubes |
Utero | Uterus |
Vagino | Vagina |
Vulvo | Vulva |
Arche | Beginning |
Cyesis | Pregnancy |
Gravida | Pregnancy |
Parous | To bear, bring forth |
Rrhea | Discharge |
Salpinx | uterine tube |
Tocia | Labor, birth |
Version | Act of turning |
Nulli | None, no, not |
Pre | Before |
Primi | First |
Retro | Backward |