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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Uterus | (Hyster/o, metr/o) The muscular organ where a fetus develops. |
| Ovaries | Oophor/o) The organs that produce eggs (ova) and hormones |
| Fallopian Tubes | (Salping/o Tubes through which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus. |
| Cervix: | The lower, narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina |
| Vulva: | The external female genitalia. |
| Endometrium | The inner lining of the uterus |
| Follicle: | A sac in the ovary containing an egg. |
| Ovulation | The release of a mature egg from the ovary. |
| Menstruation | (Men/o) The monthly shedding of the uterine lining. |
| Gestation | The period of development in the womb from conception to birth (pregnancy). |
| . Dysmenorrhea | Painful menstruation. |
| Amenorrhea | The absence of menstruation. |
| Dyspareunia | Painful sexual intercourse. |
| Infertility | The inability to conceive or maintain a pregnancy. |