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prepuse

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skin that forms a retractable cover

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vestibule

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a space at the entrance of a canal

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bartholin glands

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the greater vestibular glands that secrete mucus

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fimbrae

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finger-like projections that sweep ova into the uterine tubes

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menarche

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first occurrence of menstruation

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climacteric

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natural stopping of menstruation. Aka menopause.

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follicle-stimulating hormone

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acts on follicles
In females: acts on graafian follicles which contain ova

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follicular phase

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The follicle grows in size and ruptures to release an ovum (called ovulation)

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luteal phase

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The follicle turns yellow and becomes a corpus luteum, which secretes progesterone

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The formation of ova

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oogenesis

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vaginal speculum

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instrument that allows for examination of the cervix

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Pap smear

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material is collected from areas that shed cells. These cells are examined microscopically.

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trichomonas

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vaginal and urethral parasite

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Human chorionic gonadotropin

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hormones present in pregnant females

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chorion

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a membrane that forms around a fertilized embryo

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laparoscopy

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Examination of the abdominal cavity through one or more incisions in the abdominal wall.

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premenstrual syndrome

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nervous tension, irritability, edema, weight gain, sleep changes, mood swings, that occurs before menstruation.

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Mittelschmerz

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abdominal pain during ovulation.

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retroversion

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the uterus is tipped backwards

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retroflexion

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the uterus is flexed backwards

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endometriosis

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an abnormal condition where endometrial tissue is located on the outside of the uterus

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leiomyoma (uterine fibroid)

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common benign tumor within the uterus.

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vaginal fistula

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abnormal opening between vagina and urethra, bladder, or rectum.

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polycystic ovary syndrome

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hormone imbalance characterized by anovulation, amenorrhea, and infertility.

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pelvic inflammatory disease
the uterine tubes become infected
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dilation and curettage
the cervix is dilated to allow the insertion of a curet and the endometrium is scraped.
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curet
a tool used for scraping material from the endometrium.
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pelvic exenteration
removal of all pelvic organs
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epididymis
a coiled organ located along the superior and posterior margins of the testes. Stores sperm until they are released.
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ductus deferens
begins at the epididymis and continues upward into the abdominopelvic cavity.
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ejaculatory duct
formed from a ductus deferens joining a seminal vesicle. it passes through the prostate gland and empties into the urethra.
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bulbourethral glands
secrete an alkaline substance into semen.
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seminiferous glands
The site where sperm are produced.
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interstitial cells of leydig
surrounds seminiferous tubules and produces testosterone.
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Three parts of inspection of male genitalia:
External inspection, palpation for inguinal hernias, and examination of the rectum digitally.
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prostate specific antigen
an antigen that is a tumor marker for prostatic cancer.
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vericocele
a cluster of dilated veins in the testes
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phimosis
the prepuse is constricting the gland penis and cannot be retracted
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benign prostatic hyperplasia
prostatic enlargement that is not cancerous
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Transurethral microwave thermotherapy
uses microwaves to raise the temperature of prostatic tissue.
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vasovasostomy
A procedure that can restore the severed ends of the vas deferens after a vasectomy
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implantation
the fertilized ovum attaches to the endometrium.
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embryo
A zygote after the third week of development
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amnion
a thin membrane that surround the developing embryo
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chorion
A membrane that surrounds the amnion
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fetus
An embryo after the eighth week
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placenta
vascular structure that supports the fetus
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In vitro fetilization
Artificial fertilization done in a lab
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partruition
birth
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quickening
the first movements of the fetus
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Average period of gestation
266 days
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parous
having borne one or more offspring
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effacement
thinning and shortening of cervix during labor
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the three (sometimes four) stages of labor:
cervical dilation, expulsion, placental, postpartum (only sometimes recognized)
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expulsion stage
the infant is expelled from the birth canal.
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placental stage
The placenta is expelled
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postpartum stage
Uterine tone is established
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Puerpera
A woman that has just given birth.
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colostrum
A white substance produced by the mammary glands that serves as food for the infant
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human chorionic gonadotropin
tested to see if there is a pregnancy
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cephalopelvic disproportion
a condition in which the baby's head is too large or the birth canal is too small to allow normal birth.
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preclampsia
high blood pressure after the 24th week of gestation
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eclampsia
the advanced form of preclampsia that is characterized by seizures, coma, and high blood pressure.
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abruptio placentae
premature separation of the placenta during labor
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placenta previa
the placenta is implanted abnormally in the uterus
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dystocia
difficult labor
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hemolytic disease of the newborn
destruction of the red blood cells of the newborn because of complications with the Rh factor of the mother.
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breech presentation
The buttocks or knees are presented
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Shoulder presentation
The long axis of the infant is across the long axis of the mother's body and the shoulder is presented.
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esophageal atresia
esophagus is not continuous with the stomach
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episiotomy
an incision is made in the female's perineum to widen the birth canal
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chancre
painless sore of syphilis
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Condyloma acuminatum
genital warts
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gummas
soft tumors that appear in the third phase of syphilis
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trichomoniasis
STI caused by a protozoon. Characterized by a discharge in females.
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monilla
Another name for C. albicans, which causes candidiasis, a fungal infection.
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HSV-2
herpes simplex virus type 2. causes blisters and ulcerations.

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