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Chapter 10
Female Reproductive System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| afterbirth | placenta and mebranes are expelled from uterus after birh |
| amnion | innermost membrane of sac surrounding fetus during gestation |
| amniotic | fluid surrounding fetus and held by amnion |
| areola | darkish area surounding nipple of reast |
| bartholin's gland | one of two glands on either side of vagina that secrete fluid into vagina |
| body | middle portion of uterus |
| cervix | protective part of uterus located at bottome and protruding thru vaingal wall; contains glands that secrete fluid into vagina |
| chorion | outermost membrane of sac surrounding fetus during gestation |
| climacteric | period of hormonal changes just prior to menopause |
| clitoris | primary organ of femal sexual stimulation located at top of labia minora |
| coitus | sexual intercourse |
| contraception | method of controlling conception by blocking access or interrupting reproductive cycles; birth control |
| copulation | sexual intercourse |
| condom | contraceptive device consisting of rubber or vinyl sheath placed over penis or as lining that covers vaginal canal blocking contac between sperm and female sex organs |
| corpus luteum | structure formed after graafian follicle fills with yellow substance that secretes estrogen and progesterone |
| diaphragm | contraceptive device that covers cervix and blocks sperm from entering; used in conjunction with spermicide |
| endometrium | inner mucous layer of uterus |
| estrogen | one of primary female hormones produced by ovaries |
| fallopian tube | two tubes that lead from ovaries to uterus' uterine tube |
| fimbriae | hairlike ends of uterine tubes that sweep the ovum into uterus |
| follicle stimulating hormone | hormone necessary for maturation of oocytes and ovulation |
| foreskin | fold of skin at top of labia minora |
| fundus | top portion of uterus |
| gamete | sex cell |
| gestation | period of fetal development in uterus; usually 40 weeks |
| gonad | male/female sex organ |
| graafian follicle | follicle in ovary that holds oocyte during development and then erleases it |
| gavida | pregnant women |
| hormone | chemical secretion from glands such as ovaries |
| hymen | fold of mucous membranes covering vagina of young female; usualy ruptures during first intercourse |
| intrauterine device | contraceptive device consisting of coil placed in uterus to block implantation of fertilized ovum |
| introitus | external opening or entranece to hollow organ such as vagina |
| isthmus | narrow region at bottom of uterus opening into cervix |
| labia majora | two folds of skin that form borders of vulva |
| labia minora | two folds of skin between labia majora |
| lactiferous | producing milk |
| luteinizing hormone | hormone essential to ovulation |
| mammary gland | glandular tissue that forms the breasts which respond to cycles of menstruation and birth |
| menarche | first menstruation |
| menopause | time when menstruation ceases; 45-55 yrs old |
| menstruation | cyclical release of uterine lining thru vagina; every 28 days |
| mons pubis | mound of soft tissue in external genitalia covered by pubic hair after puberty |
| myometrium | middle layer of muscle tissue of uterus |
| nipple | projection at apex of breat thru which milk flows during lactation |
| oocyte | immature ovum produced in gonads |
| ovary | one of two glands that produce ova |
| ovulation | release of ovum or rarely more than one ovumas part of monthly cycle that leads to fertilization or menstruation |
| ovum | mature female sex cell produced by ovaries which then tracels to uterus if fertilized it implants in uterus if not it's released during menstruation to outside of body |
| para | woman who has given birth to one or more viable infants |
| parturition | birth |
| perimenopause | three to five year peiod of decreasing estrogen levvels prior to menopause |
| perimetrium | outer layer of uterus |
| perineum | space between labia majora and anus |
| placenta | nutrient rich organ that develops in uterus during preggnancy supples nutrients to fetus |
| progesterone | one of primary female hormones |
| puberty | preteeen or early teen period when secondary sex characterisitics develop and menstruation begins |
| sinus | space between lactiferous ducts and dnipple |
| spermicide | contraceptive chemical that destroys sperm; usually cream or jelly form |
| sponge | polyurethane contraceptive device fillded with spermicide and placed in vagina near cervix |
| umbilical cord | cord that connects placenta to mother's uterus to navel of fetus during gestation for nourishment of fetus |
| uterine tube | two tubes thru which ova travel from an ovary to uterus |
| uterus | female reproductive organ; site of implantation after fertilization or release of lining during menstruation |
| vagina | genital canal leading from uterus to vulva |
| vulva | external female genitalia |
| amnio | manion |
| cervico | cervix |
| colpo | vagina |
| episio | vulva |
| galacto | milk |
| gyneco | female |
| hystero | uterus |
| lacto lacti | milk |
| mammo | breast |
| masto | breast |
| meno | menstruation |
| metro | uterus |
| oo | egg |
| oophoro | ovary |
| ovi ovo | egg |
| ovario | ovary |
| perineo | perineum |
| salpingo | fallopian tube |
| utero | uterus |
| vagino | vagina |
| vulvo | vulva |
| ab | abortion |
| afp | alpha fetoprotein |
| ah | abdominal hysterectomy |
| cis | carcinoma in situ |
| cs | caesarean section |
| c section | caesaren section |
| cx | cervix |
| d & c | dilation and curettage |
| des | diethylstilbestrol |
| dub | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
| ecc | endocervial curettage |
| edc | expected date of confinement (delivery) |
| emb | endometrial biopsy |
| ert | estrogen replacement therapy |
| fht | fetal heart tones |
| fsh | follicle stimulating hormone |
| g | gravida (pregnancy) |
| gyn | gynecology |
| hcg | human chorionnic gonadotropin |
| hrt | hormone replacement therapy |
| hsg | hysterosalpingography |
| hso | hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy |
| iud | intrauterine device |
| lh | luteinizing hormone |
| lmp | last menstrual period |
| multip | multiparous |
| ob | obstretrics |
| ocp | oral contraceptive pill |
| p | para (live births) |
| pap smear | papanicolaou smear |
| pmp | prevoius menstrual period |
| pms | premenstrual syndrome |
| primip | primiparous (having one child) |
| pid | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| tah-bso | total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy |
| tss | toxic shock syndrome |
| uc | uterine contraceptives |
| colposcopy | exmination of vagina with colposcope |
| culdoscopy | examination of pelvic cavity using endoscope |
| gynecologist | specialist who diagnoses and treats processes and disorders of female reproductive system |
| hysterosalpingography | xray of uterus and uterine tubes after contrast medium injection |
| hysteroscopy | exmination of uterus using hysteroscope |
| mammography | xray imaging of breast as cancer screening method |
| obstetrician | physician who speciliazes in pregnancy and childbirth care |
| papanicolaou smear | gathering of cells from cervix and vagina to observe for abnormalities |
| pelvimetry | measurement of pelvis during pregnancy |
| abortion | premature ending of pregnancy |
| abruptio placentae | breaking away of placenta from uterine wall |
| amenorrhea | lack of menstruation |
| anovulation | lack of ovulation |
| anteflexion | bending forward; as of uterus |
| carcinoma in situ | localixed malignancy that has not spread |
| cervicitis | inflammation of cervix |
| chlamydia | sexually transmitted bacterial infection affecting various parts of male or female reproductive systems; bacterial agent itself |
| condyloma | growth on external genitalia |
| dysmenorrhea | painful menstruation |
| dyspareunia | painful sexual intercourse due to any of various conditions such as cysts infection or dryness in vagina |
| endometriosis | abnormal condition in which uterine wall tissue is found in pelvis or on abdominal wall |
| fibroid | benign tumor commonly found in uterus |
| gonorrhea | sexually transmitted inflammation of genital membranes |
| kegel exercises | exercises to strengthen perineal muscles |
| leukorrhea | abnormal vaginal discharge; usually whitish |
| mastitis | inflammation of breast |
| menometrorrhagia | irregular or excessive bleeding between or during menstruation |
| menorrhagia | excessive menstrual bleeding |
| metrorrhagia | uterine bleeding between menstrual periods |
| miscarriage | spontaneous premature ending of pregnancy |
| oligomenorrhea | scanty menstrual period |
| oligo-ovulation | irregular ovulation |
| placenta previa | placement of placenta so it blocks birth canal |
| preeclampsia | toxic infectino during pregnancy |
| retroflexion | bending backward of uterus |
| salpingitis | inflammation of fallopian tubes |
| retroversion | backward turn of uterus |
| syphilis | sexually transmitted infection |
| vaginitis | inflammation of vagina |
| amniocentesis | removal of sample of amniotic fluid thru needle injected in amniotic sac |
| aspiration | biopsy which fluid is withdrawn thru needle by suction |
| cauterization | removal or destructin of tissue using chemicals or devices such as laser guided equipment |
| conization | removal of coneshaped section of cervix for examination |
| cryosurgery | removal or destruction of tissue using cold temps |
| culdocentesis | taking fluid smaple from base of pelvic cavity to see if ectopic pregnancy has ruptured |
| hysterectomy | removal of uterus |
| laparoscopy | use of lighted tubular instrument inserted thru woman's navel to perform tubal ligation or to exmine fallopian tube |
| lumpectomy | removal of breast tumor |
| mammoplasty | plastic surgery to reconstruct breast particularly after mastectomy |
| mastectomy | removal of breast |
| mastoplexy | surgical procedure to attach sagging breast in a more normal position |
| myomectomy | removal of fibroids from uterus |
| oophorectomy | removal of ovary |
| salpingectomy | removal of fallopian tube |
| salpingotomy | incision into fallopian tube |
| abortifacient | medication to prevent implantation of ovum |
| birth control pills or implants | medication that controls the flow of hormones to block ovulation |
| hormone replacement therapy | treatment with hormones when body stops or decreases production of hormones by itself |
| morning after pill | abortifacient |
| oxytocin | hormone given to induce labor |
| tocolytic agent | hormone given to stop labor |
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