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chap 12
Anatomy and Physiology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| external genitalia | The sex, or reproductive, organs visible on the outside of the body; also called genitals |
| gestation | Length of time from conception to birth |
| actation | Production and release of milk by mammary glands |
| orifice | Mouth; entrance or outlet of any anatomical structure |
| puerperium | Time after childbirth that lasts approximately 6 weeks, during which the anatomical and physiological changes brought about by pregnancy resolve and a woman adjusts to the new or expanded responsibilities of motherhood and nonpregnant life |