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Reproductive system

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