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The Female Reproductive System

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Cervix **   Part of the uterus that protrudes into the cavity of the vagina (neck of the uterus)  
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Clitoris   Vaginal erectile tissue (structure) corresponding to the male penis  
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Coitus   sexual union of two people of the opposite sex in which the penis is introduced into the vagina; aka sexual intercourse or copulation  
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Diaphragm   a form of contraception  
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Endometrium   the inner lining of the uterus  
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Estrogen   one of the female hormones that promotes the development of the female secondary sex characteristics  
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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  
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Fertilization   union of male sperm and a female ovum  
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Gynecology   Study of diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system  
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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  
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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  
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Labia Minora   two folds of hairless skin located within the folds of the labia majora  
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Mammory Glands   The female Breasts  
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Mastectomy   Surgical removal of the breast  
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Mastitis   Inflammation of the breast  
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Menarche **   First menstrual period  
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Menopause **   Permanent cessation (stopping) of the menstrual cycle  
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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  
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Myometrium **   Muscular layer of the uterine wall  
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Ovary **   One of a pair of female gonads responsible for producing mature ova (eggs) and releasing them at monthly intervals (ovulation)  
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Ovulation   Release of the mature ovum from the ovary, occuring approximately 14 days prior to the beginning of menses  
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Ovum   Female Reproductive cell; female sex cell or egg  
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Perineum   Area between the vaginal orifice and the anus that consists of muscular and fibrous tissue and serves as support for the pelvic structures  
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Pregnancy   Period of intrauterine development of the fetus from conception through birthProgesterone  
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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  
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Puberty   Period of life at which the ability to reprouce begins  
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Sperm   Mature male germ cell  
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Uterus   Pear-shaped organ of the female reproductive system that houses the fertilized, implanted ovum as it develops throughout pregnancy  
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Progestorone   One of the female hormones secreted by the corpus luteum and the placenta  
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Vagina   Muscular tube that connects the uterus with the vulva  
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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  
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Amenorrhea **   Absence of menstrual flow  
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Dysmenorrhea   Painful menstrual flow  
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Menorrhagia   Abnormally long or very heavy menstrual periods  
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Metrorrhagia   Uterine bleeding at times other than the menstrual periods  
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Oligomenorrhea   abnormally light or infrequent menstruation  
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Abstinence   abstain from haing vaginal intercourse  
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Oral Contraceptives   Birth control pills, contain synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen and progesterone and are taken by mouth  
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Depo-Provera Injection   form of contraception administered intramuscularly, approximately once every 12 weeks  
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Tubal Ligation **   Surgically cutting and tying the fallopian tubes to prevent passage of ova or sperm through the tubes  
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Cervicitis **   acute or chronic inflammation of the uterine cervix  
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Cystocele   Herniation or downward protrusion of the urinary bladder through the wall of the vagina  
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Endometrial Carcinoma   Malignant tumor of the inner lining of the uterus  
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Endometriosis **   Presence and growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside the endometrium (lining of the uterus)  
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Fibrocystic Breast Disease   Presence of single or multiple fluid-filled cysts that are palpable in the breasts  
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Fibroid Tumor   Benign, fibrous tumor of the uterus  
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Ovarian Carcinoma   Malignant tumor of the ovaries, most commonly occurring in women in their 50s  
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Ovarian Cysts   Benign, globular sacs (cysts) that form on or near the ovaries.  
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease   Infection of the fallopian tubes; also known as salpingitis  
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Stress Incontinence, Urinary   the inabto hold urine when the bladder is stressed b sneezing, coughing, laughing or lifting  
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Vaginitis   inflammation of the vagina and the vulva  
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Colposcopy **   visual examination of the vagina and cervix with a colposcope  
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Cone Biopsy   Surgical removal of a cone-shaped segment of the cervix for diagnosis or treatment  
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Cryosurgery   Destruction of tissue by rapid freezing with substances such as liquid nitrogen  
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Dilation and Curettage   dilation or widening of the cervical canal with a dilator, followed by scraping of the uterine lining with a curet  
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Endometrial Biopsy   an invasive test for obtaining a sample of endometrial tissue  
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Laparoscopy   process of viewing the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope  
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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  
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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  
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Pelvic Ultrasound   noninvasive procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to examine the abdomen and pelvis  
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