Chapter 15 - The Female Reproductive System; Pregnancy And Birth Flashcards
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D&C
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dilatation and curettage
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GYN
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Gynecology
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hCG
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Human chorionic gonadotropin
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HPV
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Human papillomavirus
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IUD
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Intrauterine device
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IVF
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In vitro fertilisation
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LMP
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Last menstrual period
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NICU
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Neonatal intensive care unit
Neurologic intensive care unit
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OB
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Obstetrics
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PID
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Pelvic inflammatory disease
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PMS
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Premenstrual syndrome
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TSS
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Toxic shock syndrome
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Usually meaning the lower narrow portion (neck) of uterus. Cervix uteri.
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Cervix
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Small erectile body anterior to urethral opening
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Clitoris
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Prevention of pregnancy
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Contraception
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Small yellow structure that develops from Graafian follicle after ovulation, that secretes estrogen and progesterone.
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Corpus luteum
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Blind pouch. (Recess between rectum and uterus, rectouterine pouch, pouch of Douglas)
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cul-de-sac
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Inner lining of uterus
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Endometrium
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Group of hormones that produce female characteristics, prepare uterus for fertilized egg. Most active is estradiol.
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Estrogen
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Tube that extends from upper lateral portion of uterus that carries ovum to uterus. Oviduct. Uterine tube.
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Fallopian tube
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Long finger like extensions of oviduct that wave to capture released ovum
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Fimbriae
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Hormone secreted by anterior pituitary that acts on gonads.
Female- stimulates ripening of ova in ovary
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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
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Arch like space (uppermost wall of vagina and cervix)
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Fornix
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Cluster of cells in which ovum ripens ovary. Ovarian follicle
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Graafian follicle
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Two large folds of skin that form sides of vulva
Labia majora
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Two small folds of skin within labia majora
Labia minora
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Hormone secreted by anterior pituitary, acts on gonads.
| Female - stimulates ovulation and formation of corpus luteum.
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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Specialized gland capable of secreting milk in female. The breast
Mammary gland
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First menstrual cycle, occurs during puberty
Menarche
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Cessation of menstrual cycles in female
Menopause
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Child discharge of blood and mucosal tissues from lining of the non pregnant uterus. Menstrual period. Menses.
Menstruation
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Muscular walls of uterus
Myometrium
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Female gonad
Ovary
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Tube extend from upper lateral portion of uterus that carries ovum to the uterus. Fallopian tube. Uterine tube.
Oviduct
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Release of mature ovum from ovary
Ovulation
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Female gamete or reproductive cell
Ova
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Region between thighs from external genitals to the anus
Perineum
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Hormone produced by corpus luteum and placenta that maintains the endometrium for pregnancy
Progesterone
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Surgical constriction of oviducts to produce sterilization
Tubal ligation
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Organ that receives fertilized egg and maintains the developing offspring during pregnancy
Uterus
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Muscular tube between cervix and vulva
Vagina
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External female genitalia organs
Vulva
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gyn/o
gynec/o
Woman
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men/o
mens
Month, menstruation
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oo
Ovum, egg cell
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ov/o
ovul/o
Ovum, egg cell
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ovari/o
Ovary
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oophor/o
Ovary
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salping/o
Oviduct, tube
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uter/o
Uterus
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metr/o
metr/i
Uterus
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hyster/o
Uterus
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cervic/o
Cervix, neck
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vulv/o
Vulva
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episi/o
Vulva
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perine/o
Perineum
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clitor/o
clitorid/o
Clitoris
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mamm/o
Breast, mammary gland
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mast/o
Breast, mammary gland
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Infection with fungus Candida.
candidiasis
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Painful/difficult menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
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Growth of endometrial tissue outside of uterus
endometriosis
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Benign tumor of smooth muscle
Fibroid
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Benign tumor of smooth muscle in uterine wall.
Leiomyoma
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Condition caused by spread of infection from reproductive tract into pelvis cavity
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
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Inflammation of oviduct
Salpingitis
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Inflammation of vagina
Vaginitis
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Instrument for examining vagina and cervix
Colposcope
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Removal of cone tissue from lining of cervix for cytology can examination. Conisation
Cone biopsy
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Procedure in which cervix is dilated and lining of uterus is scraped with curette
Dilation and curettage (D&C)
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Surgical removal of uterus
Hysterectomy
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Radiographic study of breast for detection of breast cancer
Mammography
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Excision of breast to eliminate malignancy
Mastectomy
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Excision of ovary
Oophorectomy
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Study of cells collected from cervix and vagina for early detection of cancer. Papanicolaou smear. Pap test
Pap smear
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Surgical removal of oviduct
Salpingectomy
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Biopsy of first lymph nodes to receive drainage from a tumor
Sentinel-node biopsy
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Needle biopsy using a computer guided imaging system to locate suspicious tissue and remove samples for study
Stereotactic biopsy
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Membranous sac filled with fluid that holds the fetus. Amnion
Amniotic sac
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Outermost layer of embryo that with endometrium forms placenta
Chorion
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Breast fluid that’s secreted in first few days after giving birth before milk is produced.
Colostrum
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Fetal blood vessel that connects pulmonary artery with descending aorta, allowing blood to bypass lungs.
Ductus arteriosus
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Stage in development between zygote and fetus. From second to eighth week of growth in uterus
Embryo
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Union of ovum and spermatozoon
Fertilisation
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Developing child in uterus from third month to birth
Fetus
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Small hole in septum between atria in fetal heart that allows blood to pass directly from right to left sides of heart
Foramen ovale
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Period of development from conception to birth
Gestation
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Pregnant woman
Gravida
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Hormone secreted by embryo early in pregnancy that maintains the corpus luteum so that it contains to secrete hormones
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
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Secretion of milk from mammary glands
Lactation
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Pituitary hormone that stimulates contractions of uterus and release of milk from breasts
Oxytocin
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Woman who has produced a viable offspring
Para
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Childbirth. Labor
Parturition
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Organ composed of fetal and maternal tissues that nourishes developing fetus
Placenta
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Group of hormones with varied effects, include stimulation of uterine contractions
Prostaglandins
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Structure that connects fetus to placenta. Contains vessels that carry blood between mother and fetus.
Umbilical cord
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Fertilized ovum
Zygote
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amino
Amnion, amniotic sac
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embry/o
Embryo
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fet/o
Fetus
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toc/o
Labor
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nat/i
Birth
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lact/o
Milk
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galact/o
Milk
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gravida
Pregnant women
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Para
Woman who has given birth
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Termination of a pregnancy before fetus is capable of surviving outside the uterus
Abortion
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Congenital absence of a brain
Anencephaly
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Congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening
Atresia
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An individual who has unexpressed genetic defect that can be passed to his or her children
Carrier
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Congenital separation of upper lip
Cleft lip
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Congenital split in roof of mouth
Cleft palate
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Disorder that is present at birth. Developmental or hereditary
Congenital disorder
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Convulsions and coma occurring during pregnancy or after delivery and associated with conditions of pregnancy induced hypertension
Eclampsia
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Development of the fertilized ovum outside the body of the uterus.
Ectopic pregnancy
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Disease that results from Rh incompatibility between blood of mother and fetus.
Mother produces antibody to destroy fetus Rh
Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)
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Inflammation of breast
Mastitis
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Change in genetic material of cell
Mutation
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Premature separation of placenta. Abruptio placentae
Placental abruption
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Placenta that is attached in lower portion of uterus instead of upper portion.
Placenta previa
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Toxic condition of late pregnancy associated with hypertension, edema, proteinuria, may lead to eclampsia. Preeclampsia. Toxemia of pregnancy.
Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)
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German measles. Cross placenta and cause fetal abnormalities.
Rubella
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Congenital defect in the closure of the spinal column through which spinal cord membrane may project
Spina bifida
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Factor that causes developmental abnormalities in fetus
Teratogen
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Transabdominal puncture of amniotic sac to remove amniotic fluid for testing.
Amniocentesis
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Removal of chorionic cells through cervix for prenatal testing
Happen earlier then amniocentesis
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
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Widening of cervix and removal of conception products by suction
Dilation and evacuation (D&E)
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Picture of chromosomes of a cell arranged in order of decreasing size.
Karyotype
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Use of high frequency sound waves to produce a photograph of an organ or tissue. Can diagnose pregnancy.
Ultrasonography
