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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adnexa | tissues or structures in the body that are next to or near another. as in the uterus, the adnexaconsists of the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and ligaments of the uterus. |
| areola | the darker pigmented, circular area surrounding the nipple of each breast; also known as the areola mammae or the areola papillaris. |
| cervix** | the part of the uterus that protrudes into the cavity of the vagina; the neck of the uterus |
| climacteric | the cessation of menstruation; see menopause |
| clitoris | the vaginal erectile tissue corresponding to the male penis |
| coitus | the sexual union of two people of the opposite sex in which the penis is introduced into the vagina; also known as sexual intercourse or copulation. |
| copulation | ? |
| corpus luteum | a yellowish mass that forms within the ruptured ovarian follicle after ovulation, containing high levels of |