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Female Repro-Chabner
Terminology of the Female Reproductive System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adnexa uteri | fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments |
| amnion | innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus |
| areola | dark pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple |
| bartholin glands | small mucus-secreting 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 forms the fetal pert of the placenta |
| clitoris | organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra |
| coitus | sexual intercourse; copulation |
| corpus luteum | empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell |
| cul-de-sac | region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus |
| embryo | stage in prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks |
| endometrium | inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus |
| estrogen | hormone produced by the ovaries; promotes female secondary sex characteristics |
| fallopian tube | one of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus |
| fertilization | union of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo forms |
| fetus | stage in development from 8 weeks to birth |
| fimbriae | finger- or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes |
| follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) | secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell |
| gamete | male or female reproductive cell |
| genitalia | reproductive organs |
| gestation | period from fertilization of the ovum to birth |
| gonad | female or male reproductive organ that produces sex cells and hormones |
| 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 opening to the vagina |
| 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 |
| menarche | beginning of the first menstrual period during puberty |
| menopause | gradual ending of the menstruation |
| menstruation | monthly shedding of the uterine lining. the flow of blood and tissue normally discharged during menstruation is called menses |
| myometrium | muscular layer of the uterus |
| neonatology | branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn |
| obstetrics | branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth |
| orifice | an opening |
| ovarian follicle | developing sac enclosing each ovum withing the ovary. only about 400 of these sacs mature in a woman's lifetime |
| ovary | one of a pair of female organs on each side of the pelvis. diamond shaped, about the size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells and hormones |
| ovulation | release of the ovum from the ovary |
| ovum | egg cell |
| 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. it produces hormones to stimulate the ovaries |
| placenta | vascular organ that develops in the uterine wall during pregnancy. it serves as a communication between maternal and fetal bloodstreams |
| pregnancy | condition if a female of having a developing embryo and fetus in her uterus for about 40 weeks |
| progesterone | hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women |
| puberty | point in the life cycle at which the ability to reproduce begins; secondary sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced |
| uterine srosa | outermost layer surrounding the uterus |
| uterus | hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop, and from which menstruation occurs |
| vagina | muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body |
| vulva | external female genitalia; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice |
| zygote | fertilized egg cell |
| carcinoma of the cervix | malignant cells within the cervix |
| cervicitis | inflammation of the cervix |
| carcinoma of the endometrium | malignant tumor of the uterus |
| endometriosis | endometrial tissue located outside the uterus |
| fibroids | benign tumors in the uterus |
| ovarian carcinoma | malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma) |
| ovarian cysts | collections of fluid within a sac in the ovary |
| pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) | inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis |
| carcinoma of the breast | malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts) |
| fibrocystic disease | numerous small sacs of fibrous connective tissue and fluid in the breast |
| abruptio placentae | premature seperation of the implanted placenta |
| choriocarcinoma | malignant tumor of the placenta |
| ectopic pregnancy | implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location |
| placenta previa | placental implantation over the cervical os (opening) or in the lower region of the uterine wall |
| preeclampsia | abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria (loss of protein in urine), and edema |
| down syndrome | chromosomal abnormality (trisomy 21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low set ears, and slanted eyes |
| erythroblastosis fetalis | hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus |
| hyaline membrane disease | acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn |
| hydrocephalus | accumulation of fluid in the spaces in the brain |
| meconium aspiration syndrome | abnormal inhalation of meconium (first stools) produced by a fetus or newborn |
| pyloric stenosis | narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum |
| pap smear | microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix |
| pregnancy test | blood or urine test to detect presence of hCG |
| hysterosalpingography | X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material |
| mammography | X-ray imaging of the breast |
| breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI | technologies using sound waves and magnetic waves to create images of breast tissue |
| pelvic ultrasoography | recording images of sound waves s they bounce off organs in the pelvic region |
| aspiration | withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction |
| cauterization | destruction of tissue by burning |
| colposcopy | visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope |
| conization | removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy) of the cervix |
| cryosurgery | use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue |
| culdocentesis | needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac |
| dilation (dilatation) and curettage (D&C) | widening of the cervix and scraping the endometrium of the uterus |
| exenteration | removal of internal organs |
| laparoscopy | visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope (laparoscope) |
| tubal ligation | blocking the fallopian tubes to fertilization from occuring |
| abortion | spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own |
| amniocentesis | needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis |
| cesarean section | surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus |
| chorionic villi sampling (CVS) | sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis |
| fetal monitoring | continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to reduce fetal distress during labor |
| in vitro fertilization (IVF) | egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish to facilitate fertilization |
| pelvimetry | measurement of the dimensions of the maternal pelvis |
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