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chapter 11

Medical Terminology

TermDefinition
epididymitis inflammation of the epididymis, usually caused by infection
erectile 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 type 2 (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 condi- tions of the female reproductive system
gynecology the medical specialty related to the diagnosis and treatment of female reproductive system conditions
hydrocele a condition in which fluid accumulates in the mem- brane around the testes
hyperemesis gravidarum a condition of excessive nausea and vomiting dur- ing pregnancy
infertility the inability to become pregnant
inguinal 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 men- strual cycle; also called a period
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