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Reproducitve systems
Terminology for reproductive anatomy and disorders
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hyster/o | Uterus |
| Orchid/o | Testicle |
| Cervic/o | Cervix |
| Salping/o | Fallopian tube |
| Placent/o | Placenta |
| Colp/o | Vagina |
| Men/o | Menstruation, menses |
| Gravid/o | Pregnant |
| Oophor/o | Ovary |
| Pen/i | Penis |
| Gynec/o | Woman, female |
| Ov/o | Egg |
| Chorion | Thin outer membrane that encloses the embryo |
| Colostrum | First breast milk; contains concentrated antibodies |
| Nullipara | Never given birth |
| Nulligravida | Never been pregnant |
| Primipara | First time giving birth |
| Neonate | Newborn baby |
| Amniotic fluid | Liquid that protects the fetus inside the amniotic sac |
| Amennorrhea | Absence of menstruation |
| Azoospermia | Absence of sperm in the semen |
| Endometriosis | A condition in which patches of endometrial tissue migrate to other parts of the pelvic area |
| Eclampsia | A dangerous condition of pregnancy involving elevated blood pressure and risk of coma |
| Lactation | Process of producing milk from the breasts |