Medical term female Reproductive Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
coitus
A
sexual intercourse
2
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gamete
A
mature haploid male or female germ cell
3
Q
hymen
A
membrane that partially closes the opening of the vagina
4
Q
myometrium
A
muscular layer of the uterus
5
Q
neonatology
A
study of the newborn
6
Q
puberty
A
period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become
capable of reproduction
7
Q
intrauterine device
A
contraceptive device fitted inside the uterus
and physically
8
Q
tubal ligation
A
surgical procedure for female sterilization