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ch. 11 term cards
chapter 11 terminology cards to study
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| amenorrhea | absence of menstruation or menarche |
| antepartum | the period of pregnancy that occurs before labor beings |
| azoospermia | a condition of the absence of sperm in semen |
| benign prostatic hyperplasia | a disorder in which the prostate becomes enlarged and causes problems with urination and/or emptying the bladder |
| breast cancer | cancer of breast tissue in one or both sides |
| breech presentation | a situation in which labor begins with the fetus upright, rather than head-down, in the uterus; breech deliveries pose a higher risk for complications for the parent and infant |
| cervical cancer | cancer of the uterine cervix |
| chlamydia | a sexually transmitted infection that is caused by organisms introduced into the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract |
| cryptochidism | a condition in which a testicle or testicles have not moved down into the scrotum; also called undescended testicle(s) |
| dysmenorrhea | pain and discomfort during menstruation |
| ectopic | a pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube or in another location outside the uterus |
| endometrial cancer | cancer of the endometrial tissue (the lining of the uterus) |
| endometriosis | a condition that causes endometrial tissue to grow on the outer surface of the uterus |
| epididymitis | inflammation of the epididymis, usually caused by infection |
| erectile dysfunction | a condition in which a male cannot get or keep an erection long enough to engage in sexual intercourse |
| gamete | a mature reproductive cell (sex cell) |
| genital herpes | an incurable type of sexually transmitted infection that is caused by herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or (HSV-2) |
| genital human papillomavirus | a sexually transmitted infection caused by human papillomavirus; also called HPV |
| gonad | sex gland |
| gonorrhea | a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria |
| gynecologist | a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the female reproductive system |
| gynecology | the medical specialty related to the diagnoses and treatment of female reproductive system conditions |
| hydrocele | a condition in which fluid accumulates in the membrane around the testes |
| hyperemesis gravidarum | a condition of excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy |
| infertility | the inability to become pregnant |
| inguinal hernia | a condition in which tissue, such as part of the intestines, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall |
| intrapartum | the period of time during childbirth |
| lochia | the discharge of blood, mucus, and tissue from the uterus and vagina following delivery |
| menopause | the end of menstruation; occurs when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 months |
| menorrhagia | condition of excessive menstrual flow |
| menstruation | the monthly shedding of blood and tissue through the vagina that happens as part of a woman's menstrual cycle; also called a period |
| metrorrhagia | abnormal uterine bleeding, especially between regular menstrual periods |
| miscarriage | the death of an embryo or fetus before 20 weeks of pregnancy |
| obstetrician | a medical doctor who specializes in care related to pregnancy and childbirth; also called OB |
| obstetrics | the medical specialty related to pregnancy and childbirth |
| oligomenorrhea | infrequent or scanty (small amount of) menstrual flow |
| oligospermia | a condition in which the number of sperm cells in semen is low; also called low sperm count |
| oviran cancer | cancer of one or both ovaries |
| ovarian cyst | a fluid-filled cyst in the ovary |
| ovarian torsion | a condition in which the ovary twists around the tissue it is connected to |
| ovum | the female gamete (sex cell) |
| pelvic inflammatory disease | an infection of the uterus and ovaries; most often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs); also called PID |
| placenta accreta | a complication of pregnancy in which the placenta grows too far into the uterine wall, which can cause severe bleeding |
| placental abruption | a complication of pregnancy in which the placenta grows too far into the uterine wall; also called abruptio placentae |
| placenta previa | a complication of pregnancy in which the placenta implants too low in the uterus, partially or completely covering the cervical outlet |
| polycystic ovary syndrome | a hormone-related condition that may cause irregular menstrual periods, ovarian cysts, and infertility; also called PCOS |
| postpartum depression | depression experienced after the birth of a child |
| preeclampsia | the sudden development of hypertension in pregnancy |
| prostate cancer | cancer of the prostate gland |
| sexually transmitted infection | a infection caused by sexual contact with an infected person; signs and symptoms are not always apparent; also called STI |
| sperm | the male gamete (sex cell) |
| stillbirth | death of a fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy; may occur before or during delivery |
| syphilis | a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria; if left untreated, it can cause brain damage, mental health disorders, and death |
| testicular cancer | cancer of one or both testicles |
| testicular torsion | a condition in which a testicle twists on the spermatic cord, reducing blood supply |
| toxic shock syndrome | a potentially life-threatening condition caused by toxins produced by certain bacteria; sometimes related to extended use of tampons or contraceptive devices inserted in the vagine |
| trichomoniasis | a sexually transmitted infection caused by a protozoan (a one-celled organism) |
| urologist | a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the urinary system and the male reproductive system |
| uterine cancer | cancer of the uterus; usually involves the endometrial tissue |
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