Ch 11 Flashcards
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The study of female reproductive organs and the breasts
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Gynocology
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The term meaning pertaining to the external female genitalia
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Vulval
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Undescended testicles
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Cryptorchidism
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Surgical fixation of a testicle
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Orchiopexy
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Pertaining to the breasts
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Mammary
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Hemolytic disease of the newborn
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Erythroblastosis fetalis
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An abdominal incision is not necessary for this type of hysterectomy
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Vaginal
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Procedure for male sterilization
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Vasectomy
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The first 28 day of birth is the _______ period
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Neonatal
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Inflammation of the prostate gland
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Prostatitis
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Outside the uterus
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Extrauterine
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Male reproductive structure responsible for production of sperm and hormones
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Testis
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Lymphadenopathy and the appearance of chancre are characteristic of what std
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Syphilis
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Conteoceptives
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Birth control methods
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Inflammation of the vagina can be called vaginitis or
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Colpitis
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Gonads
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Testes and overies
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Function of testes
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Produce spermatozoa and hormones
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Function of overies
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Produce ova and hormones
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Cervic/o
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Cervix
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Colp/o, vagin/o
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Vagina
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Gynec/o
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Female
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Hyster/o, uter/o
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Uterus
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Metr/o, metr/i
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Uterine tissue
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Oophor/o
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Ovary
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Ovar/o
Ovary
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Salping/o
Uterine tube (fallopian tube)
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Vulv/o
Vulva (external genitailia)
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-cidal
Killing
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Cyst/o
Bladder, cyst, sac
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Vesic/o
Bladder, cyst, sac
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Genit/o
Genitals
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Gonad/o
Genitals or reproduction
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Men/ o
Month
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-plasia
Development or formation
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Rect/o
Rectum
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Urethr/o
Urethra
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Urin/o
Urine
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Mons pubis
A pad of fatty tissue and thick skin that overlies the front of the pubic bone
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Clitoris
Small mass of erectile tissue and nerves
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Labia minora
Smaller of two skin folds that protect the vagina
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Labia majora
Larger of two skin folds that protects the vagina
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Uterine tube
The tube that deliver ova from the ovaries to the uterus
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Cervix
The opening of the uterus to the vagina
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Uterus
Muscular organ that prepares to receive and nurture the fertilized ovum
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Vagina
The canal that connects the internal and external genitalia
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Endometrium
The inner lining of the uterus
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Myometrium
The thick muscular tissue of the uterus
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Perimetrium
The membrane that surrounds the uterus
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What does the placenta supply to the fetus
Oxygen and nutrients
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Ovulation
Production of ova
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What are the two main hormones produced by overies
Estrogen and progesterone
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Menstration
The discharge of a bloody fluid from the uterus at fairly regular intervals
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What type of pregnancy occurs outside the uterus
Ectopic
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Another name for menopause
Climacteric
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Another name for menstration
Menses
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Pap smear
Short for papanicolaou smear, the vagina is held open by a vaginal speculum and samples are taken from cell-shedding tissues
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Lapar/o
Abdominal wall
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Salping/o
Uterine tube
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Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstration
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Menorrhagia
Excessive flow during menstration
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Metrorrhagia
Bleeding from the uterus qt any time other than during the menstrual period
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Cervical polyp
Fibrous or mucous stalked tumor of the cervical mucosa (lining)
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Polyp
General term for tumors that bleed easily and are found on mucous membranes
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Cervicocolpitis
Inflammation of the cervix and vagina
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Cystocele
Herniation or protrusion of the urinary bladder through the wall of the vagina
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Endometiosis
Condition in which tissue that somewhat resembles the endometrium is found abnormally in various locations in the pelvic cavity
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Endometritis
Inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus
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Fistula
Abnormal, tubelike passage between a n internal structure and either another structure or the body surface
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Hysteroptosis
Prolapse of the uterus
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Myoma
Common benign fibroid tumor of the uterine muscle
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Oophoritis
An inflamed condition of the ovary
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Ovarian carcinoma
Ovarian cancer, usually not detected until late stages
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Ovarian cyst
Sac filled with fluid that develops in or on the ovary
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Infection of the upper genital organs beyond the cervix, involving the peritoneum and intestines
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Syndrome of nervous tension, irritability, weight gain, headaches, painful breasts, and bloating occurring a few days before menstruation
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Salpingitis
Inflammation of the uterine tube
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Salpingocele
Hernial protrusion of a uterine tube
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Uterine cancer
Any malignancy of the uterus, including the cervix or endometrium
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Sterilization
Male: vasectomy
Female: tubal ligation
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Invitro fertilization (IVF)
Fertilizing the ova outside the body by collecting mature ova and placing them in a dish with spermatozoa before placing them in the uterus for implantation
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Hormone replacement therapy (HTR)
Injection of hormones, common intervention for women who suffer the symptoms of menopause or are a high risk for osteoporosis
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Colpoplasty
Surgical repair of the vagina
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Colporrhaphy
Suture of the vagina
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Conization of the cervix
Excision of a cone of tissue from the cervix performed to remove a lesion or to preform a biopsy
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Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Surgical procedure that expands the cervical opening so that the uterine wall can be scraped
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Endometrial ablation
Destruction of a thin layer of the uterus to stop heavy menstrual bleeding.
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Ablation
Removal or destruction of a part
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Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus
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Laparoscopy
Abdominal exploration using a lighted instrument, a laparoscope, which allows direct visualization of abdominal contents
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Laparotomy
Surgical opening of the abdomen for various purposes
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Oophorectomy
Removal of one or both ovaries
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Salpingectomy
Removal of a uterine tube
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Tubal ligation
Sterilization of a female by surgically binding or crushing the uterine tubes
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Fertilization
The union of sperm and ovum, resulting in an embryo
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Implantation
The embedding of the fertilized ovum into the endometrium
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Zygote
A fertilized ovum once implanted
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Placenta
A structure through which the fetus derives nourishment during pregnancy
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The two extraembryonic membranes
Amnion (inner) and chorion (outer)
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A developing embryo is called a fetus after how many weeks
8
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Human chorionic gonadotropin
The hormone that is tested for in order to determine pregnancy
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Amni/o
Amnion (fetal membrane)
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Fet/o
Fetus
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Nat/i
Birth
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Par/o
To bear offspring
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-para
A woman who has given birth
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Absence of menstrual flow when it is normally expected
Amenorrhea
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Ultrasound
An image of a developing fetus
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Prenatal
Before birth
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Postnatal
After birth
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Neonate
Newborn up to 6 weeks
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Gestation
Another word for pregnancy
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Parturition
Synonym for childbirth
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Antepartum, postpartum
Before birth, after birth
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Nullipara
A women who has never had a viable birth
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A woman who is pregnant for the first
Gravida I, or primigravida
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Cesarean section (c-section)
The surgical removal of the fetus from the uterus
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Cephalic presentation
Head first birth position, normal
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Breech presentation
The butt, knees, or feet are presented
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Shoulder presentation
The back and shoulders are presented
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Abruptio placentae
Separation of the placenta from the uterine wall after 20 or more weeks, leading to a large hemorrage
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Amnion
The innermost membrane that surrounds the developing fetus
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Amniocentesis
Puncture of the amniotic sac to remove amniotic fluid
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Amniotomy
Surgical rupture of the fetal membranes, preformed to introduce or expedite labor
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Chorionic villus sampling
Sampling of the placental tissue for prenatal diagnosis of potential genetic defects
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Down syndrome
Congenital condition characterized by mild to severe mental retardation, caused by a third or irregular 21st chromosome set
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Episiotomy
Surgical procedure in which an incision is made to enlarge the vaginal opening for delivery
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Erythroblastosis fetalis
Anemia of newborns characterized by premature destruction of red blood cells
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Fetal monitoring
Assessment of the fetus in utero, usually with respect to its heartbeat
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Placenta previa
Abnormal implantation of the placenta in the uterus so that it impinges on the openings at the upper end of the uterine cervix
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Areola
The circular pigmented area of skin surrounding the nipple
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Adipose
The fatty tissue in breasts
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Lactiferous duct
The opening of the nipple
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Lumpectomy
Surgical removal of a lump
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How does the penis affect the reproductive process
Transfers sperm into the vagina
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Prepuce
Loose fold of skin that covers the glans penis
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Glans penis
The opening of the urethra
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Epididymis
Storage space for sperm after it is produced in the testes
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Scrotum
The pouch of skin that holds the tested and epididymis
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Ductus deferens can also be called
Vas deferens
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Vas deferens
A tube that goes from the epididymis to the ducts of the seminole vesicle to form an ejaculatory duct.
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Ejaculatory ducts connect to what structure
The prostate gland
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An alkaline, mucous-like substance is produce by what glands
Bulbourethral
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Gon/o
Genitals or reproduction
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Orchi/o, orchid/o
Testes
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Test/o, testicul/o
Testes
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Scrot/o
Strotum, bag
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Semin/o
Semen
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Ser/o
Serum
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Spermat/o
Spermatozoa
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Vas/o
Vessel or duct, sometimes ductus deferens
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Semen can be called
Seminal fluid, which consists of sperm cells and secretions
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Seminal vesicles
A reservoir for semen until it is discharged
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Nonmalignant, noninflammatory enlargement of the prostate, most common among men 50+
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Cryptorchidism
Undescended testicles
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Hydrocele
Accumulation of fluid in a saclike cavity
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Orchiditis
Inflammation of a testis
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Prostatic carcinoma
Slowly progressing cancer of the prostate. Usually detected by a prostate specific agent and a rectal exam
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Testicular torsion
Axial rotation of the spermatic cord, which cuts off blood supply to the testicle
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An orchidectomy of both testicles is called
Castration
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Transurethral microwave thermotherapy
Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia through the urethra using microwave energy to raise temp selectively and destroy prostatic tissue
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Transurethral needle ablation
Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia through the urethra using low level radio frequency energy
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Transurethral prostatectomy
Partial or complete removal of the prostate gland by passing a cystoscope through the urethra
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Vasovasosty
Surgically reconnecting the ends of the severed ductus deferens, done to reverse a vasectomy
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An STD can be called a
Venereal disease
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Gonrrhea
Males: urethral discharge, dysuria
Females: often asymptomatic
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Syphilis
Primary stage: painless chancre
Secondary stage: rash
Late stage: 1/3 of untreated cases progress to syphilitic involvement of viscera, the heart, or the CNS
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Chlamydial infection
Males: urethritis, dysuria, frequent urination
Females: mild symptoms to none
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Chancroid
Painful ulceration of the genitals
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Ultrasound
An image of a developing fetus
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Prenatal
Before birth
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Postnatal
After birth
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Neonate
Newborn up to 6 weeks
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Gestation
Another word for pregnancy
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Parturition
Synonym for childbirth
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Antepartum, postpartum
Before birth, after birth
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Nullipara
A women who has never had a viable birth
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A woman who is pregnant for the first
Gravida I, or primigravida
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Cesarean section (c-section)
The surgical removal of the fetus from the uterus
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Cephalic presentation
Head first birth position, normal
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Breech presentation
The butt, knees, or feet are presented
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Shoulder presentation
The back and shoulders are presented
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Late stage HIV, susceptibility to infections caused by low T lymphocyte counts. STD and blood transmitted
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Herpes genitalis
A viral infection that causes Blisters and ulceration of the genitalia, fever, and dysuria
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Condyloma acumilation
(Viral) Genital warts that are caused by the Human Papilloma virus (HPV)
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Hepataitis B,C,D
Viral inflammatory condition of the liver that can be sexually transmitted
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Trichomoniasis
A protozoal disorder that causes females to experience a frothy discharge
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Candidiasis
A fungal infection that involves white patches and cheese like discharge
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Pubic lice
Severe itching
