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CSII- Rost
Reproductive System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ova (plural ovum) | egg(s) produced by the female ovary |
| Estrogen | a hormone produced by the ovaries that helps to regulate the menstrual cycle |
| Progesterone | a hormone produced by the ovaries that helps to maintain the lining of the uterus during pregnancy |
| Menstruation | occurs when the body releases the lining of the uterus if the egg (ova) is not fertilized |
| Amenorrhea | absence of menstrual flow |
| Mammary glands | glands within the female breasts that produce milk |
| Mastctomy | surgical removal of the breast |
| Menopause | occurs when the ovaries in a woman stop ripening and releasing eggs (ova) and lower levels of hormones are produced |
| Climacteric | menopause |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy (hormones given after menopause) |
| Pap smear | a laboratory test done to ceck for cancer cells of the cervix/uterus |
| Vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina, usually due to infection |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease- infection from one of the female reproductive organs that spreads into other organs |
| Cystocele | a protrusion of the vagina into the wall of the bladder |
| Rectocele | a protrusion of the vagina into the wall of the rectum |
| Gonads | the sex glands; ovaries in females/testes in males |
| Genitalia | refers to the external organs of the reproductibe system |
| Perineum | (perineal area) the area of the body between the thighs, including the anus and external genital organs |
| Sperm | the reproductive cell produced by the testicles in the male |
| Semen | the sperm plus the fluids that the sperm travel in |
| Testosterone | a hormone produced by the testes that helps to maitain masculine characteristics |
| Impotence | inability to sustain an erection |
| Prostate gland | a gland located at the base of the bladder in the male which produces fluid for the sperm |
| Prostatitis | inflammation of the prostate gland, ususally due to an infection |
| Prostatectomy | surgical removal of the prostate gland |
| Urethra | the tube which carries urine from the bladder to outside the body |
| Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy | non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland which can constrict the urethra, cuasing difficulty with urination |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) |
| Epididymitis | inflammation of the epididymis |
| Epididymis | a coiled tube outside the scrotal sac that stores the sperm and allows them to mature |
| vas deferens | the passageway through which sperm travel that links the epididymis with the urethra |
| Vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina; tissues become reddened, swollen, and tender with possible itching |
| Vulvovaginitis | inflammation of the vagina and vulva (external tissues). May be caused by an infection with a fungus, protozoa, or bacteria |
| Chlamydia | an infection in the reproductive system due to bacteria, chlamydia trachomatis. |
| Trichimoniasis | an infection that causes the development of a gray or yellowish discharge with a strong odor. due to a protozoan infection and treatd with antibiotics. |
| Gonorrhea | a bacterial infetion which may casue a discharge of pus from the vagina or penis, pain on urination, abdominal pain, and irregular vaginal bleeding. |
| Syphillis | the initial symptom is the development of a chancre (an open sore) on the penis or vagina. A fine, red rash then develops over the trunk and upper body. |
| Genital Warts | human papillomavirus (HPV) infection- the presence of viral warts that grow on the skin of the reproductive area |
| Genital Herpes | a viral infection characterized by painful blister-like lesions that occur and reoccur within the reproductive system |
| Acquired Immune Deficiency Sysndrome | AIDS- a viral disease caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | PID- inflammatory condition of the reproductive organs ususally due to a sexually transmitted disease |
| Endometriosis | extension of the tissue lining the uterus into the abdomen |
| Menopause | a decrease in hormonal levels of estrogen and progesterone as well as th failure of the ovaries to mature and ripen eggs for fertilization |
| Postmenopausal bleeding | after menopause, only women taking some hormone replacement therapies should have any vaginal bleeding. Any other vaginal bleeding may signify cancer or other medical problem |
| Prolapsed Vagina/uterus | a weakening of the ligaments and muscles that support these structures. The tissues sag, actually extending beyond the normal body openings. |
| Fibroids | non-cancerous growths of muscular and fibrous tissue inside the uterus |
| Cervical/Uterine Cancer | cervical cancer is usually diagnosed with a pap smear. Uterine cancer generally involves the lining of the uterus |
| Breast cancer | the development of a cancerous lesion within the breast tissue that may overwhelm the normal tissues and spread throughout the body. |
| Erectile dysfunction | Impotence- the inability to obtain or sustain an erection due to physical or psychological problem. |
| Variocele | presence of varicose veins in the scrotum. The scrotal sac will become swollen and tender, especially on the left side. |
| Hydrocele | an excessive accumulation of fluid isn a sac on the testicle. It is seen as a painless, swollen area or lump on the scrotal sac. |
| Balanitis | inflammation of the glans penis (tip of the penis) usually due to a bacterial or fungal infection. It may also be an allergic reaction or caused by inadequate hygiene. |
| Prostatitis | bacterial infection resulting in the swelling and enlargement of the prostate gland |
| Cancer of the testes/prostate | a malignancy within the testes or prostate tissue |
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