Female Reproductive Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
adnexa uteri | Accessory structures associated with the uterus; fallopian tubes and ovaries. |
amenorrhea | Absence of menstrual flow. |
amniocentesis | Surgical puncture with a needle to withdraw fluid from within the amniotic sac. |
amnion | Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus. |
anovulatory | Not accompanied by ovulation (release of eggs from the ovary). |
areola | Dark, pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple. |
Bartholin glands | Two small mucous-secreting glands near the opening of the vagina to the outside of the body. |
bartholinitis | Inflammation of the Bartholin glands. |
cephalic version | Procedure for turning the fetus so that its head is the presenting part to enter the birth canal first. |
cervix | Neck-like, lower portion of the uterus. |
chorion | Outermost membrane surrounding the developing fetus. It forms the fetal part of the placenta. |
chorionic | Pertaining to the chorion. |
clitoris | Sensitive erectile tissue, outside the body in front of the opening of the female urethra. |
coitus | Sexual intercourse. |
colposcopy | Visual examination of the vagina using an endoscope (colposcope). |
corpus luteum | Yellow glandular mass (corpus) formed by an ovarian follicle that has matured and discharged its ovum. It secretes progesterone to maintain pregnancy. |
cul-de-sac | Region in the lower abdomen between the uterus and the rectum. |
culdocentesis | Surgical (needle) puncture of the cul-de-sac to remove fluid for analysis and diagnosis of disease. |
dysmenorrhea | Painful, difficult menses (menstruation). |
dyspareunia | Painful sexual intercourse. |
dystocia | Difficult childbirth |
embryo | Stage in prenatal development from two to six weeks. |
endocervicitis | Inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix (lower, neck-like portion of the uterus). |
endometritis | Inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus (upper portion). |
endometrium | Inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus. |
episiotomy | Incision of the vulva (perineum) to widen the opening of the vagina during a difficult childbirth. |
erythroblastosis fetalis | Hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility (Rh factor) between the mother and fetus. |
estrogen | Female hormone that promotes secondary sex characteristics and supports reproductive tissues. |
fallopian tube | One of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus (oviducts or uterine tubes). |
fertilization | Union of the egg (ovum) and sperm cell. |
fetal presentation | Manner in which the fetus enters the birth canal. |
fetus | Stage in prenatal development from 6 to 39 or 40 weeks. |
fimbriae | Finger of fringe-like ends of the fallopian tubes. |
follicle-stimulating hormone | Secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum). |
galactorrhea | Excessive or abnormal secretion of milk after breast-feeding has ended. |
gamete | Reproductive organs (genitals). |
genitalia | Reproductive organs (genitals). |
gestation | Nine-month period during which a fertilized egg cell develops into an infant; pregancy. |
gonad | Female or ale reproductive organ that produces sex cells and hormones. |
gynecology | Study of the diseases of women, particularly those affecting the female reproductive system. |
gynecomastia | Female-like breast enlargement in a male. |
human chorionic gonadotropin | Secreted by the placenta to sustain pregnancy. |
hymen | Mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina. |
hysterectomy | Removal of the uterus. |
hysteroscopy | Visual examination (endoscopic) of the uterus. |
inframmamary | Pertaining to below the breast. |
intrauterine device | Device inserted by a physician into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. |
involution | Shrinking of the uterus (womb) to its normal size after childbirth. |
labia | Lips of the vagina. |
lactation | Production of milk. |
lactiferous ducts | Tubes that carry milk throughout the breast. |
leukorrhea | White ot yellow discharge from the vagina. |
luteinizing hormone | Secreted by the pituitary gland to promote ovulation. |
mammary papilla | Nipple of the breast. |
mammoplasty | Surgical repair of the breast (augmentation or reduction surgery). |
mastectomy | Removal (excision) of a breast. |
mastitis | Inflammation of a breast. |
menarche | Onset of the first menstrual period (menses). |
menometrorrhagia | Excessive uterine bleeding during menstruation and also between menstrual periods. |
menopause | Gradual ending of menstruation. |
menorrhea | Menstruation; monthly discharge of blood from the lining of the uterus. |
menorrhagia | Abnormally heavy or long menstrual periods. |
menstruation | Monthly shedding of the lining of the uterus; menses. |
metrorrhagia | Bleeding between menstrual periods. |
multigravida | A woman who has been pregnant more than once. |
multipara | A woman who has delivered more than one viable infant. |
myomectomy | Removal of muscle tumors (fibroids) from the uterus. |
myometrium | Muscle layer of the uterus. |
neonatal | Pertaining to a new birth. |
neonatology | Study of newborns. |
nuligravida | A woman who has never been pregnant. |
nullipara | A woman who has never given birth to an infant. |
obstetrics | Branch of medicine dealing with the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth. |
oligomenorrhea | Scanty menstrual flow. |
oocyte | Immature egg cells from which ova develop. |
oogenesis | Formation of ova (egg cells). |
oopherectomy | Removal of an ovary. |
orifice | An opening. |
ovarian | Pertaining to an ovary. |
ovarian follicle | Tiny sac in the ovary that contains an egg cell (ovum). |
ovary | One or two female reproductive organs (gonads) that produce egg cells and female hormones (estrogen and progesterone). |
ovulation | Release of an egg cell from an ovary. |
oxytocia | Rapid labor and childbirth |
oxytocin | Hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates contractions of the uterus during childbirth. |
parturiton | Act of giving birth |
perineorrhaphy | Suture of the perineum (following an episiotomy). |
perineum | Are between the anus and vagina in females and the area between the anus and the scrotal sac in males. |
pituitary gland | Endocrine gland at the base of the brain. |
placenta | Vascular organ that develops in the uterine wall during pregnancy. |
pregnancy | Condition of having a developing embryo and fetus in the body for about 40 weeks; gestation. prenatal |
Prenatal | Pertaining to before birth. |
primigravida | A woman during her first pregnancy. |
primipara | A woman who has given birth to her first child. |
primiparous | Pertaining to a woman who has given birth to her first child. |
progesterone | Hormone secreted by the ovaries; maintains the lining of the uterus during pregnancy. |
pseudocyesis | False pregnancy. |
puberty | Period during which secondary sex characteristics begin to develop and the ability to reproduce begins. |
pyosalpinx | Pus in the fallopian tube. |
retroversion | Tipping backward of an organ or a part of the body; as in the uterus. |
salpingectomy | Removal of a fallopian tube. |
salpingitis | Inflammation of a fallopian tube. |
uterine prolapse | Sagging or drooping of the utrerus. |
uterine serosa | Outermost layer surrounding the uterus. |
uterus | Muscular organ in a female that nourishes the developing embryo during pregnancy; womb. |
vagina | Muscular, mucosal tube extending from the uterus (cervix) to the exterior of the body. |
vaginal orifice | Opening of the vagina to the exterior of the body. |
vaginitis | Inflammation of the vagina. |
vulva | External genitalia of the female. |
vulvadynia | Pain in the female genitalia. |
vulvogaginitis | Inflammation of the vulva and vagina. |
zygote | Stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation to two weeks. |
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