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Ch. 16-17- Reproductive System Flashcards

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epididym

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epididymis

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Balan

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glans penis

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orch
orchi
orchid
test

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testis or testicle

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perine

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perineum

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epididymis

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coiled duct on top and at the side of the testis that stores sperm before emission

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glans penis

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bulging structure at the distal end of the penis

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prepuce

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foreskin

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vas deferens

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duct that carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct

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seminal vesicle

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one of two sac-like structures lying behind the bladder and connected to the vas deferens on each side- secretes an alkaline substance into the semen to enable the sperm to live longer

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semen

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mixture of the secretions of the testes, seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands discharged from the male urethra during orgasm

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ejaculatory duct

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duct formed by the union of the vas deferens with the duct of the seminal vesicle; its fluid is carried into the urethra

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prostate gland

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trilobular gland that encircles the urethra just below the bladder- secretes an alkaline fluid into the semen

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bulbourethral glands

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pair of glands below the prostate w ducts opening into the urethra- adds viscid fluid to the semen

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perineum

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external region between the scrotum and anus in a male and between the vulva and anus in a female

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spermaic cord

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cord containing the vas deferens, arteries, veins, lymph vessels, and nerves that extends from the internal inguinal ring through the inguinal canal to each testicle

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azoospermia

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semen wo living spermatozoa, sign of infertility

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oligospermia

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scanty production of sperm

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anorchism

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absence of 1 or both testes

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balanitis

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inflammation of glans penis

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cryptorchism

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undescended testicle

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hydrocele

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hernia of fluid in the testis or tubes leading from the testis

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hypospadias

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congenital opening of the male urethra on the undersurface of the penis

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Peyronie disease

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disorder characterized by a buildup of hardened fibrous tissue in the corpus cavernosum causing pain and a defective curvature of the penis, especially during erection

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phimosis

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narrowed condition of the prepuce resulting in its inability to be drawn over the glans penis, often leading to infection

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spermatocele
painless, benign cystic mass containing sperm lying above and posterior to the testicle, but separate from it
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seminoma
most common type of testicular tumor, composed of immature germ cells, highly treatable w early detection
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nonseminomas
testicular tumors arising from more mature germ cells that have a tendency to be more aggressive than seminomas; often develop earlier in life
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varicocele
enlarged, swollen, herniated veins near the testis
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chlamydia
most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in US, often w non symptoms and is treated only aafter it has spread
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gonorrhea
contagious inflammation of the genital mucous membranes caused by invasion of the gonococcus
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prostate specific antigen (PSA) test
blood test to screen for prostate cancer
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orchiopexy
fixation of an undescended testis in the scrotum
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transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
removal of prostatic gland tissue through the urethra using a resectoscope, a specialized urological endoscope- common treaatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
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brachytherapy
radiation technique involving internal implantation of radioactive isotopes, such as radioactive seeds to treat prostate cancer
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colp | vagin
vagina
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episi | vulv
vulva
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hyster metr uter
uterus
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oophor | ovari
ovary
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salping
uterine (fallopian) tube
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toc
labor or birth
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arche
beginning
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fundus
upper portion of the uterus above the entry to the uterine tubes
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endometrium
lining of the uterus that is shed approximately every 28-30 days in nonpregnant females during menstruation
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myometrium
muscular wall of the uterus
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adexa
uterine tubes and ovaries
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cervix
neck of uterus
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introitus
entrance to the vagina
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Bartholin glands
2 glands located on either side of the vaginal opening that secrete a lubicant during intercourse
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embryo
developing organism from fertilization through the end of week 8
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fetus
developing organism from the 9th week to birth
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amnion
innermost of the membranes surrounding the embryo in the uterus, filled w amniotic fluid
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meconium
intestinal discharges of the fetus that form the first stools in the newborn
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amenorrhea
absence of menstruation
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dyspareunia
painful intercourse
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dyspareunia
painful intercourse
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leukorrhea
abnormal white or yellow vaginal discharge
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menorrhagia
excessiv bleeding at the time of menstruation
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metrorrhagia
bleeding from the uterus at any time other than normal menstruation
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oligomenorrhea
scanty menstrual period
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oligo-ovulation
irregulra ovulation
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dermoid cyst
congenital tumor composed of displaced embyonic tissue, more commonly found in the ovary
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endometriosis
condition characterized by migration of portions of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity
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fibroid fibromyoma leiomyoma
benign tumor in the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue
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rectovagianl fistula
abnormal opening between the vagina and rectum
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vesicovaginal fistula
abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina
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Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) | cervical dysplasia
potentially cancerous abnomality of epithelial tissue of the cervix CIN1- mild dysplasia CIN2- moderate dysplasia CIN3- severe dysplasia
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parovarian cyst
cyst of the fallopian tube
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pelvic adhesion
scarring of tissue within the pelivic cavity as a result of endometriosis, infection, or injury
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
inflammar=tion of organs in the pelvic cavity usually including the fallopian tubes, ovaries and endometrium
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cystocele
pouching of the bladder into the vagina
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prolapse
descent of the uterus down the vaginal canal
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salpiningitis
inflammation of the fallopian tube
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atrophic vaginitis
thinning of the vagina and loss of moisture owing to depletion of estrogen
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gynecomastia
development of mammary glands in male, casued by altered hormone levels
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polythelia | supernumerary nipples
presence of more than 1 nipple on a breast
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stereotactic breast Bx
use of X-ray or ultrasound imaging, a specialized stereotactic frame, and a computer to calculate, precisely locate and direct a needle into ta breast lesion for the removal of a core specimen for biopsy
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ssentinel node breast Bx
biopsy of the sentinel node in a breast w early cancer to determine metastases
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hysterosalpingogram
x-ray of the fallopian tubes after injection of a contrasting medium through the cervix
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endovaginal sonogram | transvaginal sonogram
ultrasound image of the uterus, tubes, and ovaries made after introduction of an ultrasonic transducer win the vagina to detect conditions such as ectopic pregnancy of missed abortion
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hysterosonogram
transvaginal sonogram image made as sterile saline in injected into the uterus
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cervical conization
removal of a cone shaped portion of the cervix
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colporrhaphy
suture to repair the vagina
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anterior/posterior repair
repair of cystocele/ rectocele
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culdocetesis
aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac (cavity between rectum and posterior wall of uerus) used to diagnose ectopic pregnancy and PID
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dilation and curettage (D&C)
dilation of the cervix and scraping of the endometrium to control bleeding, obtain tissue for biopsy, or remove polyps or products of conception
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myomectomy
excision of fibroid tumors
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salpingectomy
excision of a uterine tube
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uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)
catheter-guided injection of embolic agents into the arteries supplying blood to fibroid tumors, blocking circulation and causing shrinkage
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gravida
pregnant woman
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para
to bear; a woman who has had 1 or more offspring
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cervical effacement
progressive obliteration of the endocervical canal during delivery
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meconium staining
presence of meconium in amniotic fluid
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macrosomia
large bodied baby commonly seen in diabetic pregnancies
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polyhydramnios
excessive amniotic fluid
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missed abortion
death of fetus win the uterus that is not naturally expelled after death
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erythroblastosis fetalis
disorder that results from the incompatibility of a fetus w an Rh-positive blood factor and a mother who is Rh negative, causing red blood cell destruction in the fetus
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hyperemesis gravidarum
severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that can cause severe dehydration in the mother and fetus
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meconium aspiration
fetal aspiration of amniotic fluid containing meconium
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placenta previa
displaced attachement of the placenta in the lower region of the uterine cavity
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chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
sampling of placental tissue for microscopic and chemical examination to detect fetal abnormalities
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amniocentesis
aspiration of a small amount of amniotic fluid for analysis of possible fetal abnormalities
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fetal monitoring
use of an electronic device for simultaneous recording of fetal heart rate and uterine contractions
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pelvimetry
obstetrical measurement of the pelvis to evaluate proper conditons for vaginal delivery
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episiotomy
incision of the perineum to facilitate delivery
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amnioinfusion
introduction of a solution into the amniotic sac to relieve fetal distress
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abortifacient
drug that causes abortion
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oxytocin
hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that causes myometrial contraction- used to induce labor
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tocolytic agent
drug used to stop labor contrations

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