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erogenous zone

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a region of the body whose stimulation causes sexual arousal

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external genitalia

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the sexual structures on the outside of the body

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vulva

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the female external genitalia

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mons ( or mons veneris)

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the front-most component of the vulva: a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic bone

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pubic hair

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hair that appears on portions of the external genitalia in both sexes at puberty

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labia

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two pairs of skin folds that form the sides of the vulva

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outer labia (or labia majora)

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fleshy skin folds, partially covered in pubic hair, that extend from the mons

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inner labia ( or labia minora)

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thin, hairless folds of skin located between the outer labia and immediately flanking the vestibule

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clitoral hood

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a loose fold of skin that covers the clitoris

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vestibule

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the potential space between the left and right inner labia

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vasocongestion

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the swelling of tissue caused by an influx of blood

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labiaplasty

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surgical modification of the inner labia

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bartholin’s glands

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two mucus-secreting glans that help lubricate the vaginal opening

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labial adhesion

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a condition see in prepubertal girls in which the left and right inner labia stick together

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clitoris

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the erectile organ in females, whose external portion is located at the junction of the inner labia, just in front of the vestibule

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glans

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the terminal knob of the clitoris or penis

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corpus cavernosum (pl. corpora cavernosa)

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either of the two elongated erectile structures within the clitoris or penis that also extend backward into the pelvic floor

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corpus spongiosum

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a single mid-line erectile structure. in both sexes it fills the glans

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smegma

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a whitish, greasy secretion that can build up under the hood of the clitoris of the foreskin of the penis

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crura (sing. crus)

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the two internal extensions of the corpora cavernosa of the clitoris of penis

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vestibule bulbs

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erectile structures beneath the inner labia, on either side of the vestibule

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introitus

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the entrance to the vagina usually covered early in life by the hymen

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hymen

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a membrane, usually perforated or incomplete, that covers the opening of the vagina. it may be torn by the coitus or by other means

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imperforate hymen

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a hymen that completely closes the introitus

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urethra
the canal that conveys urine from the bladder to the urethral opening
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perineum
the region of skin between the anus and the vulva or scrotum
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pelvic floor muscles
a muscular sling that underlies and supports the pelvic organs
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pubociccygeus muscle
a muscle of the pelvic floor that runs from the pubic bone to the coccyx (tailbone). in women it forms a sling around the vagina.
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reproductive tract
the internal anatomical structures in either sex that forms the pathways taken by ova, sperm, or the conceptus.
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vagina
a muscular tube extending 3-4 inches (8-10 cm) from the vestibule to the uterine cervix
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coitus
penetration of the vagina by the penis
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sexual intercourse
sexual contact usually understood to involve coitus
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birth canal
the canal formed by the uterus, cervix, and vagina, through which the fetus passes during the birth process
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muscosa
a surface layer of cells that is lubricated by the secretions of the mucous glands
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candidiasis
a fungal infection of the vagina. also called "thrush" or a a "yeast infection".
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douche
to rinse the vagina out with a fluid; the fluid so used
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lubrication
the natural appearance of slippery secretions in the vagina during sexual arousal , or the use of artificial lubrication to facilitate sexual activity
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Grafenberg spot (G-spot)
a possible area of increased erotic sensitivity on or deep within the front wall of the vagina
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paraurethral glands
glands situated next to the female urethra, thought to be equivalent to the prostate gland in males. also known as "Skene's glands"
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anus
the opening from which feces are released
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sphincter
a circular muscle around a tube or orifice whose contraction closes it
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rectum
the final, straight portion of the large bowel. it connects to the exterior via the anus
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uterus
the womb; a pear shaped region of the female reproductive tract through which sperm pass and where the conceptus implants and develops
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cervix
the lowermost, narrow portion of the uterus that connects with the vagina
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os
the opening in the cervix that connects the vagina with the cervical canal
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mucus
a thick-or slippery secretion
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endometrium
the internal lining of the uterus
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myometrium
the muscular layers of the wall of the uterus
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perimetrium
the outer covering of the uterus
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menstruation
the breakdown of the endometrium at approximately monthly intervals, with consequent loss of tissue and blood through the vagina
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pap test
the microscopic examination of a sample of cells taken from the cervix or (less commonly ) the anus
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pelvic examination
a visual and digital examination of the vulva and pelvic organs
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colposcopy
the examination of the cervix with the aid of an opening microscope
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endometrial cancer
cancer of the endometrium of the uterus
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hysterectomy
surgical removal of the uterus
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fibroid
a noncancerous tumor arising from muscle cells of the uterus
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endometriosis
the growth of the endometrial tissue at abnormal locations such as the oviducts
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prolapse
the slipping out of place of an organ, such as the uterus
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oviduct
either of two bilateral tubes that lead from the uterus toward the ovaries, the usual site of fertilization. also called a "Fallopian tube"
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cilia
microscopic, hairlike extensions of cells, often capable of coordinated beating motions
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fimbria
the fringe at the end of the oviduct, composed of fingerlike extensions
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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
an infection of the female reproductive tract, often caused by sexually transmitted organisms
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ovary
the female gonad, which produces ova and secretes sex hormones
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gonad
an organ that produces ova or sperm and secretes sex hormones
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follicle
a fluid-filled sac that contains an egg (ovum), with its supporting cells, within the ovary
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ovum
a female gamete, or egg
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ovulation
release of an ovum from an ovary
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sex steroid
any of the steroid hormones that are active in sexual and reproductive processes
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estrogens
any of a class of steroids- that most important being estradiol- that promote the development of female secondary sexual characteristics at puberty and that have many other functions in both sexes
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estradiol
the principle estrogen, secreted by ovarian follicles
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progestins
any of a class of steroids-- the most important being progesterone-- that cause the endometrium to proliferate and help maintain pregnancy.
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progesterone
the steroid hormone secreted by the ovary and the placenta that is necessary for the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy
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androgen
any of a class of steroids-- the most important being testosterone-- that promote male sexual development and that have a variety of other functions in both sexes
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testosterone
the principal androgen, synthesized in the testicles and in lesser amounts, in the ovaries and adrenal glands
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menarche (MEN-ar-kee)
the onset of menstruation at puberty
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ovarian cysts
cysts within the ovary, which can arise from a number of different causes
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polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
a condition marked by excessive secretion of androgens by the ovaries
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menstrual phase
the days of the menstrual cycle on which menstrual bleeding occurs
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preovulatory phase (follicular phase)
the phase of the menstrual cycle during which follicles are developing in the ovaries
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postovulatory phase (luteal phase)
the phase of the menstrual cycle between ovulation and the beginning of menstruation
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corpus luteum
a secretory structure in the ovary derived from an ovarian follicle after ovulation
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menstrual cup
a cup placed within the vagina that collects the menstrual flow
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menstrual cramps
sharp pelvic pains that may accompany or precede menstruation
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dysmenorrhea
menstrual pain severe enough to interfere with a woman's activities
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primary dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation that begins at puberty and has no clear cause
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secondary dysmeorrhea
painful menstruation that begins during adult life, usually as a consequence of a pelvic disorder
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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
a collection of physical and/or psychological symptoms that may start a few days before the menstrual period begins and continues into the period
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premenstrual dysphoric disorder
pms- associated mood changes that are severe enough to interfere with relationships
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amenorrehea
absence of menstruation
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primary amenorrhea
the failure to begin menstruation at puberty
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mammary glands
the breast in their functional role as milk-producing glands
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secondary sexual characteristics
anatomical characteristics, such as breast and facial hair, that generally differ between the sexes but are not used to define an individual's sex
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lobe
a subdivision of a gland or other organ
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alveolus (pl. alveoli)
a microscopic cavity, such as one of those in the breast where milk is produced
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areola
the circular patch of darker skin that surrounds the nipple
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mastectomy
surgical removal of a breast
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mammography
radiographic inspection of the breast
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prosthesis
an artificial replacement of a body part
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lobules
small subdivisions of an organ, such as the breast
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lactiferous sinus
one of the storage areas for milk near the nipple
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biopsy
a tissue sample from a living person for diagnostic or (less commonly) for therapeutic purposes

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