The language of medicine
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| The Ovum is the.... | Female Gamete
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| Pregnancy | Gestation
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| Area between the uterus and the rectum | Cul-de-sac
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| Part of the vulva | Labia Majora
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| Adnexa uteri | Ovaries and fallopian tubes
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| Ovarian Sac | Corpus luteum
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| Incision of the perineum during childbirth | Episiotomy
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| Finger like ends of the fallopian tubes are called | fimbriae
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| The study and treatment of newborns is called | Neonatology
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| Sac containing the egg is the | Ovarian follicle
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| removal of the fallopian tubes and the ovaries | bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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| gynecomastia | abnormal development of breast tissue in males
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| Menarche | first menstrual period
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| Muscular tube leading to the uterus | Vagina
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| reproductive organ | genitalia
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| monthly discharge of blood from the lining of the uterus | menstruation
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| innermost membrane around the developing embryo | amnion
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| absence of a testicle | anorchism
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| glands that secrete semen | bulbourethral
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| tubules that produce sperm | seminiferous
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| carcinoma of the testes | embryonal
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| sperm calls and fluid | semen
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| scanty sperm production | oligospermia
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| pus-filled | purulent
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| male sex hormones | testis
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| abnormal, persistent discharge of milk from the breast | galactorrhea
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| normal production of milk from the breast | gynecomastia
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| inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix | endocervicitis
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| incision of the vulva | episiotomy
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| surgical puncture to remove fluid from the area between the rectum and the vagina | culdocentesis
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| an opening | aminocentesis
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| visual examination of the vagina | colposcopy
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| visual examination of the uterus and the fallopian tubes | laparoscopy
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| external genitalia of female | vulva
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| hair like tail region of the sperm | flagellum
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| Tube that leads from the epididymis to the urethra | Vas deferens
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| foreskin | prepuce
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| male castration would result from which of the following operations | bilateral orchiectomy
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| testosterone is produced by | interstitial cells of the testes
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| undescended testicles | cryptorchism
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| treating tissue with cold temperatures is called | cryogenic surgery
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| sensitive tip of the penis | glans penis
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| pair of exocrine glands near the male urethra; secrete fluid into the urethra | bulbourethral glands
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| external region between the anus and the scrotum | perineum
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| inflammation of the testis | orchitis
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| inflammation of the epididymis | epididymitis
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| resection of the prostate gland | prostatectomy
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| -ectomy | excision, removal
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| -otomy | incision
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| -ostomy | new opening
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| the male sex cell is called | spermatozoon, or a sperm cell
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| male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis | hypospadias
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| inflammation of the tube that carries sperm from the testicles to the vas deferens | epididymitis
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| excision of the testicles or ovaries | castration
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| surgical removal of the uterus | hysterectomy
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| surgical repair if the breasts | mammoplasty
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| surgical removal of fallopian tubes and ovaries | salpingoopharectomy
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| surgical removal of vas deferens/vessels/ducts of the male reproductive system | vasectomy
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| pertaining to reduction of sperm | spermolytic
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| inflammation of the brain | encephalitis
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| disease of nerves | neuropathy
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| sleep seizures | narcolepsy
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| paralysis of four extremities | quadripleagia
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| pertaining to loss of consciousness | syncopal
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| part of the brain responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance | cerebellum
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| pertaining to muscles and nerves | myoneural
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| burning sensation of pain | causalgia
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| a network of interlacing nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system | plexus
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| portion of the brain that controls the pituitary gland, water balance, and body temperature | hypothalamus
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| part of the brain that controls breathing, heartbeat, and the size of blood vessels | medulla oblongata
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| inability to speak | aphagia
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| x-ray record of the spinal cord | myelogram
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| Abnormal sensation of tingling or prickling | paresthesia
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| inflammation of a spinal nerve root | radiculitis
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| paralysis of four extremities | quadriplegia
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| fainting | syncope
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| disorder of reading, writing, and learning | dyslexia
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| condition of no nervous sensation | anesthesia
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| carries messages toward the brain and spinal cord from receptors | afferent nerve
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| lower portion of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord | brain stem
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| contains nerves that control involuntary body functions or muscles, glands and internal organs | autonomic nervous system
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| motor nerve that carries messages away from the brain and spinal cord | efferent nerve
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| largest part of the brain | cerebrum
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| includes the spinal cord and the brain | central nervous system
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| posterior part of the brain; coordinates muscles movements and maintains balance | cerebellum
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| twelve pairs of nerves that carry messages to and from the brain | cranial nerves
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| portion of the brain that controls sleep, appetite, body temp, and secretions from the pituitary gland | hypothalamus
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| membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord | meninges
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| involuntary, automatic nerves that regulate normal body functions such as heart rate, breathing, and gastrointestinal muscles | parasympathetic nerves
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| tenth cranial nerve | vagus nerve
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| carries messages toward the brain and spinal cord; afferent nerve | sensory nerve
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| spinal nerve extending from the base of the spine down the thigh, lower leg and foot | sciatic nerve
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| posterior part of the brain; responsible for maintaining balance | cerebellum
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| inflammation of membranes around the brain and spinal cord | leptomeningitis
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| malognant brain tumor | glioma
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| lack of coordination | ataxia
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| pertaining to fainting | syncopal
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| condition of absence of brain | anencephaly
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| nervous exhaustion "lack of strength | neurasthenia
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| paralysis of the lower part of the body | paraplegia
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| state of unconsciousness from which a patient cannot be aroused | comatose
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| no coordination | ataxia
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| slight paralysis in half the body | hemiparesis
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| main relay center of the brain | thalamus
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| lying between the medulla and the rest of the brain; bridge connecting various parts of the brain | pons
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| collection of spinal nerves below the end of the spinal cord | cauda equina
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| collection of nerve cell bodies in the PNS | ganglion
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| Large, interlacing network of nerves | plexus
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| lower portion of the brain connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord | brainstem
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