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Female Reproductive
The Female Reproductive System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cervix ** | Part of the uterus that protrudes into the cavity of the vagina (neck of the uterus) |
| Clitoris | Vaginal erectile tissue (structure) corresponding to the male penis |
| Coitus | sexual union of two people of the opposite sex in which the penis is introduced into the vagina; aka sexual intercourse or copulation |
| Diaphragm | a form of contraception |
| Endometrium | the inner lining of the uterus |
| Estrogen | one of the female hormones that promotes the development of the female secondary sex characteristics |
| Fallopian Tubes | one of a pair of tubes opening at one end into the uterus and at the other end into the peritoneal cavity, over the ovary |
| Fertilization | union of male sperm and a female ovum |
| Gynecology | Study of diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system |
| Hymen | Thin layer of elastic, connective tissue membrane that forms a border around the outer opening of the vagina and may partially cover the vaginal opening |
| Labia Majora | two folds of skin containing fatty tissue and covered with hair that lie on either side of the vaginal opening, extending from the mons pubis to the perineum |
| Labia Minora | two folds of hairless skin located within the folds of the labia majora |
| Mammory Glands | The female Breasts |
| Mastectomy | Surgical removal of the breast |
| Mastitis | Inflammation of the breast |
| Menarche ** | First menstrual period |
| Menopause ** | Permanent cessation (stopping) of the menstrual cycle |
| Menstruation ** | periodic shedding of the lining of the nonpregnant uterus through a bloody discharge that passes through the vagina tot he outside of the body |
| Myometrium ** | Muscular layer of the uterine wall |
| Ovary ** | One of a pair of female gonads responsible for producing mature ova (eggs) and releasing them at monthly intervals (ovulation) |
| Ovulation | Release of the mature ovum from the ovary, occuring approximately 14 days prior to the beginning of menses |
| Ovum | Female Reproductive cell; female sex cell or egg |
| Perineum | Area between the vaginal orifice and the anus that consists of muscular and fibrous tissue and serves as support for the pelvic structures |
| Pregnancy | Period of intrauterine development of the fetus from conception through birthProgesterone |
| Premenstrual Syndrome | Group of symptoms that include irritablitiy , fluid retention, tenderness of the breasts, and a general feeling of depression occuring shortly before the onset of menstruation |
| Puberty | Period of life at which the ability to reprouce begins |
| Sperm | Mature male germ cell |
| Uterus | Pear-shaped organ of the female reproductive system that houses the fertilized, implanted ovum as it develops throughout pregnancy |
| Progestorone | One of the female hormones secreted by the corpus luteum and the placenta |
| Vagina | Muscular tube that connects the uterus with the vulva |
| Vulva | external genitalia that consists of the mons pubis, labia majora, clitorid, labia minora, vestibule, urinary meatus, vaginal orifice, Bartholin's glands, and the perineum |
| Amenorrhea ** | Absence of menstrual flow |
| Dysmenorrhea | Painful menstrual flow |
| Menorrhagia | Abnormally long or very heavy menstrual periods |
| Metrorrhagia | Uterine bleeding at times other than the menstrual periods |
| Oligomenorrhea | abnormally light or infrequent menstruation |
| Abstinence | abstain from haing vaginal intercourse |
| Oral Contraceptives | Birth control pills, contain synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen and progesterone and are taken by mouth |
| Depo-Provera Injection | form of contraception administered intramuscularly, approximately once every 12 weeks |
| Tubal Ligation ** | Surgically cutting and tying the fallopian tubes to prevent passage of ova or sperm through the tubes |
| Cervicitis ** | acute or chronic inflammation of the uterine cervix |
| Cystocele | Herniation or downward protrusion of the urinary bladder through the wall of the vagina |
| Endometrial Carcinoma | Malignant tumor of the inner lining of the uterus |
| Endometriosis ** | Presence and growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside the endometrium (lining of the uterus) |
| Fibrocystic Breast Disease | Presence of single or multiple fluid-filled cysts that are palpable in the breasts |
| Fibroid Tumor | Benign, fibrous tumor of the uterus |
| Ovarian Carcinoma | Malignant tumor of the ovaries, most commonly occurring in women in their 50s |
| Ovarian Cysts | Benign, globular sacs (cysts) that form on or near the ovaries. |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | Infection of the fallopian tubes; also known as salpingitis |
| Stress Incontinence, Urinary | the inabto hold urine when the bladder is stressed b sneezing, coughing, laughing or lifting |
| Vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina and the vulva |
| Colposcopy ** | visual examination of the vagina and cervix with a colposcope |
| Cone Biopsy | Surgical removal of a cone-shaped segment of the cervix for diagnosis or treatment |
| Cryosurgery | Destruction of tissue by rapid freezing with substances such as liquid nitrogen |
| Dilation and Curettage | dilation or widening of the cervical canal with a dilator, followed by scraping of the uterine lining with a curet |
| Endometrial Biopsy | an invasive test for obtaining a sample of endometrial tissue |
| Laparoscopy | process of viewing the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope |
| Mammography | Process of examining with x-ray the soft tissue of the breast to detect various benign and malignant growths before they can be felt |
| Papanicolaou PAP smear | diagnostic test for cervical cancer; that is a microscopic examination of cells scraped from within, aroung, and from the posterior of the cervic |
| Pelvic Ultrasound | noninvasive procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to examine the abdomen and pelvis |
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