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Chapter 17 Vocab

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) 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 cells that line the cervix
Chlamydia A sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria
Endometrical Cancer A type of cancer that begins in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus
Erectile dysfunction (ED) The inability to have or maintain a penile erection
Genital Herpes A sexually transmitted, incurable infection caused by herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV
Genital HPV infection A sexually transmitted infection caused by human papillomavirus
Glands Organs that produce and secrete chemicals called hormones
Gonads The male 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 sex cell or egg
Prostate Cancer A type of cancer that begins in the prostate gland
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) 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 tests
Trichomoniasis A sexually transmitted infection caused by protozoa (Single celled animals)
Vaginitis An inflammation of the vagina
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