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Reproductive system
Vocab definitions for the reproductive system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Conception | union of sperm and egg |
| Ectopic | abnormal position for fetus |
| Erectile | capable of becoming rigid and elevated when filled with blood |
| Fertility | Capacity to conceive or induce conception |
| Fibroid | Tissue composed of threadlike, fibrous structure |
| Genital | Reproductive organ |
| Gestation | Development of young from conception through birth pregnancy |
| Intercourse | Sexual union |
| Lactation | Production and secretion of milk by mammagramy glands |
| Mammography | Radiological view of breast |
| homosexual | same sex |
| heterosexual | opposite sex |
| Menses | Normal flow of blood and uterine lining that occurs in cycles of women |
| Menstrual Cycle | recurring cycle of change of reproductive organs induced by hormones in women |
| Ovulation | Release of egg from the ovary |
| Sterility | Being unable to protect offspring |