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Reproductive system
Vocab definitions for the reproductive system
Question | Answer |
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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 |