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Lesson 17 BNA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| benign prostatic hyperplasia | a disorder that can occur in men as they age, in which the prostate becomes enlarged and causes problems with urination and/or emptying the bladder |
| breast cancer | a type of cancer that begins in the breast |
| cervical cancer | a type of cancer that begins in the breast |
| chlamydia | a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria |
| endometrial cancer | a type of cancer that begins in the endometrium the lining of the uterus |
| erectile dysfunction | the inability to have or maintain a penile erection |
| genital herpes | a sexually transmitted incurable infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 |
| genital HPV infection | a sexually transmitted infection caused by human papillomavirus |
| glands | organs that produce and secrete chemicals called hormones |
| gonads | the make and female sexual reproductive glands |
| gonorrhea | a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria |
| hormones | chemical substances produced by the body that control numerous body functions |
| menopause | the end of menstruation; occurs when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 months |
| menstruation | the shedding of the lining of the uterus that occurs approximately every 28 days also known as a period |
| ovarian cancer | a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries or, in some cases, the fallopian tubes. |
| ovum | female sec cells or egg |
| prostate cancer | a type of cancer that begins in the prostate gland |
| sexually transmitted infection | infections caused by sexual contact with infected people; signs and symptoms are not always apparent |
| sperm | male sex cells |
| syphilis | a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria |
| testicular cancer | a type of cancer that begins in the testes |
| trichomoniasis | a sexually transmitted infection caused by protozoa |
| vaginitis | an inflammation of the vagina. |