The Reproductive System

Question 1

Areola / Areola

Answer 1

The colored ring surrounding the breast nipple.

Question 2

Birth Control / Control de natalidad

Answer 2

A method of pregnancy prevention.

Question 3

BPH / Hipertrofia prostática
benigna

Answer 3

Benign prostatic hypertrophy is a male condition marked by an enlarged prostate gland, which causes difficulty with urination.

Question 4

Cervix / Cuello uterino

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The narrow necklike canal at the bottom part of the uterus. *The word cervical can refer to the cervix
and to the neck.

Question 5

Colposcopy / Colposcopía

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A procedure that uses a magnification instrument to evaluate the vagina, vulva, and cervix.

Question 6

Contraception / Anticonceptivo

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Using artificial measures to prevent pregnancy including barrier methods, pills, intrauterine devices, and sterilization.

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ED / Disfunción eréctil

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Erectile dysfunction is a condition in which a man is unable to get or keep an erection in order to perform sexual intercourse.

Question 8

Endometrium / Endometrio

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The inner lining of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for egg implantation.

Question 9

Epididymis / Epidídimo

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A narrowed tube or duct behind each testis, which transports sperm to the vas deferens.

Question 10

Fallopian tubes / Trompas de Falopio

Answer 10

These tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus. When the ovary releases the egg, it travels through the fallopian tubes. *Ojo: it’s trompas de Falopio; not “tubos” de Falopio

Question 11

Fibroids / Fibromas

Answer 11

Tumors in the smooth muscles of the uterus, usually benign but can lead to heavy menstrual periods.

Question 12

Foreskin / Prepucio

Answer 12

The roll of skin covering the penis, which can be retracted or surgically removed by circumcision.

Question 13

Gynecology / Ginecología

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The branch of medicine focused on the study of women and girls, especially with regards to their reproductive system.

Question 14

HPV / Virus del papiloma
humano

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The human papillomavirus is a type of infection with many different varieties; it is most often used to describe the type that’s passed through sexual contact. *Also possible: papillomavirus humano

Question 15

Hymen / Himen

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The thin membrane that partially covers the entrance to the vagina.

Question 16

Hysterectomy / Histerectomía

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The surgical removal of the uterus.

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Intercourse / Relación sexual

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Also known as coitus, this is sexual contact or actions with another person.

Question 18

IUD / Dispositivo intrauterino

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An Intrauterine Device is a small contraceptive device placed and left inside of the uterus to prevent pregnancy. *Also known in Spansih as DIU, “T” intrauterina o “T” de cobre

Question 19

Labia / Labia

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The two sets of skin folds at the opening of the vagina.

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Mammary glands / Glándulas mamarias

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Milk-producing glands in women’s breasts.

Question 21

Mastectomy / Mastectomía

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Surgical removal of a breast.

Question 22

Menopause / Menopausia

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The natural cessation of menstrual cycles and ovarian function, including reduction of female hormones.

Question 23

Menstruation / Menstruación

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The cyclical discharge of blood and uterine tissue after an egg goes unfertilized.

Question 24

Nipple / Pezón

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The small projection near the center of each breast; in women, the nipple is connected to the milk ducts.

Question 25

Oophorectomy / Ooforectomía

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Surgical removal of the ovaries.

Question 26

Orchidism / Orquidismo

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Any number of conditions involving one or both testes.

Question 27

Ovaries / Ovarios

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The pair of organs responsible for egg production and located on either side of the uterus.

Question 28

Ovum / Óvulo

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The matured egg released into the uterus.

Question 29

Pap smear / Papanicolaou

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The Pap test is a swab of the cervix to determine if there is any abnormal cell growth.

Question 30

Perineum / Perineo

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The area between the external genitalia and anus.

Question 31

Pessary / Pesario

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A device that is inserted into the vagina to support sagging pelvic organs.

Question 32

Prostate / Próstata

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A small gland in males that is located between the penis and bladder; the urethra passes through the center of the prostate to allow urine to flow.

Question 33

Salpingectomy / Salpingectomía

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Surgical removal of one or both of the fallopian tubes.

Question 34

Scrotum /. Escroto

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This is the small pouch of skin that holds both testicles in males.

Question 35

Semen / Semen

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The reproductive fluid produced by males that carries sperm.

Question 36

Seminal vesicles / Vesículas seminales

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A pair of glands in the male reproductive system that open into the vas deferens; they produce several of the components that make semen.

Question 37

Seminiferous tubules / Túbulos seminíferos

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Small tubes within the testicles where sperm is produced.

Question 38

Speculum / Espéculo

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Used in gynecological exams to spread the walls of the vagina to view the cervix.

Question 39

Sperm / Esperma

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The male reproductive cell, which fertilizes the female egg to become an embryo.

Question 40

STDs / Enfermedades de transmisión sexual

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Sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted through sexual intercourse or contact with sexual organ fluids. *Enfermedades venéreas is also correct. However, it may have a negative connotation for some people.

Question 41

Testis / Testículo

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The male reproductive organ that produces sperm; plural is testes.

Question 42

Trichomoniasis / Tricomoniasis

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Often called vaginitis, a very common type of infection, it is the transfer of a single-cell organism during sexual intercourse.

Question 43

Tubal ligation / Ligadura de trompas

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The process of making a fertile woman infertile by banding, clipping, scaling, or tying the fallopian tubes to prevent eggs traveling to the uterus.

Question 44

Uterine prolapse / Prolapso uterino

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The uterus falls into the vagina through thevaginal vault.

Question 45

Uterus / Útero

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Also known as womb, it is the organ in the lower pelvic area of females, which carries a fetus to term. *Another common translation is matriz

Question 46

Vagina / Vagina

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The tube in the female reproductive system that leads from the cervix to the external genitalia.

Question 47

Vas deferens / Conducto deferente

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The tube in the male reproductive system that transports sperm from the testes to the urethra.

Question 48

Vasectomy / Vasectomía

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Surgical clipping of both vas deferens, which will prevent sperm from being ejaculated.

Question 49

Vulva / Vulva

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External female genitalia. Not to be confused with the vagina.

Question 50

Yeast infection / Infección por hongos

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A vaginal yeast infection caused by Candida and characterized by itching, soreness, burning, pain with intercourse, pain with urination, and whitish discharge from the vagina. *Other posibiities: candidosis o candidiasis

Question 51

Key Word Parts: hyster/o orchid/o salping/o -ectomy

Answer 51

uterus; womb testis fallopian tube surgical removal