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Breasts

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Milk-producing glands (mammary glands)

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Cervix

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Narrow lower portion of the uterus

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Endometrium

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Inner lining of the uterus

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Ovaries

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Almond-shaped organs located in the pelvis cavity; form and store ova; produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone

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Ovum (plural: ova)

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Female reproductive (egg) cell produced by the ovaries

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Uterine Tubes

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Tubes attached to the uterus that provide a passageway for the ovum to move from the ovary to the uterus (fallopian tubes (old term))

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Uterus

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Pear-sized and shaped muscular organ that lies in the pelvic cavity, except during pregnancy when it enlarges and extends up into the abnormal cavity; its functions are menstruation, pregnancy, and labor

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Vagina

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Passageway between the uterus and the outside of the body

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Epididymis

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Coiled tube attached to each of the testes that provides for storage, transit, and maturation of sperm

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Penis

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Male organ of urination and coitus (sexual intercourse)

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Prostate Gland

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Encircles the upper end of the urethra; secretes fluid that aids in the movement of sperm and ejaculation

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Scrotum

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Sac containing the testes and epididymis, suspended on both sides of and just behind the penis

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Semen

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Composed of sperm, seminal fluids, and other secretions

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Seminal Vesicles

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Main glands located at the base of the urinary bladder that open into the vas deferens; secrete a thick fluid that forms part of the semen

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Sperm

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Male reproductive cell produced by the testes

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Testis, testicle (testes, testicles)

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Primary male sex organ; oval-shaped and enclosed within the scrotum; produce sperm and the hormone testoterone

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Urethra

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Narrow tube that carries semen from the vas deferens to the outside of the body; also connects to the urinary bladder in the male (a circular muscle constricts during intercourse to prevent urination)

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Vas Deferens

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Duct carrying the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra

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Cervic/o

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Cervix (or neck)

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Colp/o, vagin/o

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Vagina

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Endometri/o

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Endometrium

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Gynec/o

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Woman

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Hyster/o

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Uterus

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Mamm/o, mast/o

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Breast

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Men/o
Menstruation, menstrual
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Oophor/o
Ovary
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Salping/o
Uterine tube
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Son/o
Sound
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Orchi/o
Testis (testicle)
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Prostat/o
Prostate gland
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Scrot/o
Scrotum
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Vas/o
Vessel, duct (in the male reproductive system, vas/o refers to the vas deferens)
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-cele
Hernia, protrusion
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-pexy
Surgical fixation, suspension
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-rrhaphy
Suturing, repairing
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-rrhexis
Rupture
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Amenorrhea
Without menstrual flow
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Cervical
Pertaining to the cervix
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Cervicectomy
Excision of the cervix (trachelectomy)
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Cervicitis
Inflammation of the cervix
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Colposcope
Instrument used for visual examination of the vagina
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Colposcopy
Visual examination of the vagina
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Cystocele
Protrusion of the bladder (through anterior vaginal wall)
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Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstrual flow
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Endometrial
Pertaining to the endometrium
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Endometriosis
Abnormal condition of the endometrium (growth of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus)
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Endometritis
Inflammation of the endometrium
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Gynecologist
Physician who studies and treats diseases of women
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Gynecology
Study of women (the branch of medicine focused on the health and diseases of the female reproductive system)
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Hysterectomy
Excision of the uterus
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Hysteropexy
Surgical fixation of the uterus
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Hysterorrhaphy
Suturing of the uterus
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Hysterorrhexis
Rupture of the uterus
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Hysterpsalpingogram
Radiographic image of the uterus and uterine tubes
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Hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy
Excision of the uterus, uterine tubes, and ovaries
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Mammogram
Radiographic image of the breast
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Mammography
Radiographic imaging of the breast
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Mammoplasty
Surgical repair of the breast
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Mastectomy
Excision of the breast
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Mastopexy
Surgical fixation of the breast (performed to lift sagging breast tissue or to create symmetry)
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Mastitis
Inflammation of the breast
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Menorrhagia
Rapid flow of blood at menstruation
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Menorrhea
Flow at menstruation
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Oophorectomy
Excision of the ovary
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Oophoritis
Inflammation of the ovary
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Oophoropexy
Surgical fixation of the ovary
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Salpingitis
Inflammation of the uterine tube
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Sonography
Process of recording sound (ultrasonography)
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Vaginal
Pertaining to the vagina
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Vaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina
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Orchiectomy
Excision of the testis
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Orchitis
Inflammation of the testis
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Orchiopexy
Surgical fixation of the testis
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Prostatectomy
Excision of the prostate gland
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Prostatic
Pertaining to the prostate gland
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Prostatitis
Inflammation of the prostate gland
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Prostatocystitis
Inflammation of the prostate gland and the bladder
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Prostatolith
Stone(s) in the prostate gland
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Scrotal
Pertaining to the scrotum
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Scrotoplasty
Surgical repair of the scrotum
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Vasectomy
Excision of the duct (vas deferens)
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Vasovasostomy
Creation of an artificial opening between ducts
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Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Surgical procedure to widen the cervix and scrape the endometrium with an instrument called a curette
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Obstetrics
Branch of medicine that deals with the management of pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period ( Approx. 6 weeks post birth)
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Pap Test
Laboratory test involving cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions used to determine the presence of abnormal or cancerous cells (pap smear)
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Inflammation of some or all of the female reproductive organs; can be caused by many different pathogens
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Uterine Fibroid
Benign tumor of the uterine muscle (also called myoma and leiomyoma)
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Uterovaginal Prolapse
Downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland
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Circumcision
Surgical removal of all or part of the foreskin of the penis
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Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)
Physical examination in which the healthcare provider inserts a gloved finger into the rectum and palpated the size and shape of the prostate gland through the rectal wall; used to screen for BPH and prostate cancer. BPH usually presents as a uniform, nontender enlargement, whereas cancer usually presents as a stony hard nodule
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Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse (formerly called impotence)
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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) assay
Blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen, a protein produced by the prostate gland
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Semen Analysis
Laboratory test involving microscopic observation of ejaculated semen, revealing the size, structure, and movement of sperm; used to evaluate male infertility and to determine the effectiveness of a vasectomy (sperm count)
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Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Infection spread through sexual contact (STD)
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Gland (TURP)
Surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using an instrument inserted through the urethra
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BPH
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Cx
Cervix
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D&C
Dilation and Curettage
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DRE
Digital Rectal Examination
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ED
Erectile Dysfunction
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HPV
Human Papillomavirus
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HSG
Hysterosalpingogram
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OB/GYN
Obstetrician-gynecologist
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PID
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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PSA
Prostate-specific Antigen
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RP
Radical Prostatectomy
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STD
Sexually Transmitted Disease
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STI
Sexually Transmitted Infection
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TAH/BSO
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy/Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy
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TRUS
Transrectal Ultrasound
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TURP
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Gland

Medical Terminology - Bates (15 decks)

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