Medical Terminology for Reproductive System

Flashcards covering key medical terminology related to the reproductive system.

Areola

The dark-pigmented area surrounding the nipple.

Hydrocele

A fluid-filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles.

Eclampsia

A serious complication of pregnancy characterized by seizures and sometimes coma.

Episiotomy

Surgical suturing of a tear in the vagina.

Umbilical cord

The tube that carries blood, oxygen, and nutrients from the placenta to the developing child.

Peyronie's disease

A sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection.

False

Braxton Hicks contractions are NOT the first true labor pains.

True

An Apgar score evaluates a newborn infant's physical status at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.

False

Breast augmentation is NOT performed to reduce breast size but to increase it.

True

An ectopic pregnancy can be a potentially dangerous condition.

Orchidopexy

A surgical procedure performed when a testicle has not descended.

Cesarean section (C-section)

A surgical procedure to deliver a baby in breech presentation.

Myomectomy

The surgical removal of uterine fibroids.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstrual periods.

Vasectomy

The sterilization procedure involving removal of a portion of each vas deferens.

Trichomoniasis

An infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, leading to a thick discharge.

Andropause

The medical term for the decrease of testosterone in older men.

Episiotomy

A procedure performed to prevent tearing of tissues during delivery.

Placenta previa

Abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus.

Neonatal

Describes a newborn.

Lochia

The postpartum vaginal discharge during the first several weeks after childbirth.

Dysmenorrhea

Abdominal pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period.

Balanitis

An inflammation of the glans penis.

Vaginitis

An inflammation of the lining of the vagina.

Leukorrhea

A profuse whitish mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina.

Vagin/o

Prefix meaning vagina.

Mast/o

Prefix meaning breast.

Hyster/o

Prefix meaning uterus.

-itis

Suffix meaning inflammation.

Oophor/o

Prefix meaning ovary.

-rrhaphy

Suffix meaning suturing.

Orchid/o

Prefix meaning testicle.

-cele

Suffix meaning hernia.

-dynia

Suffix meaning pain.

Endometriosis

An inflammation of the endometrium.

Oophorectomy

The surgical repair of an ovary.

Oophoritis

An inflammation of an ovary.

Hysteropexy

Surgical fixation of a displaced uterus.

Uterine rupture

The rupture of the uterus, particularly during pregnancy.

Vulvovaginitis

An inflammation of the vulva and the vagina.

Urethra

The tube that carries urine from the bladder.

Seminal vesicle

Gland that produces seminal fluid.

Vas deferens

The duct that conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra.

Ejaculatory duct

The duct through which semen is expelled.

Ovary

The female reproductive organ that produces eggs.

Cervix

The lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

Clitoris

A small sensitive organ located at the top of the vulva.

Anus

The opening at the end of the digestive tract where waste is expelled.

Cervicitis

An inflammation of the cervix.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation.

Menometrorrhagia

Excessive bleeding during menstruation and between periods.

Polymenorrhea

Frequent menstrual periods.

Phimosis

A condition where the foreskin cannot be retracted.

Cryptorchidism

A condition where one or both testicles do not descend.

Apgar score

A test performed on a newborn to assess their physical condition.

Colostrum

The first form of milk produced by the mammary glands.

Involution

The process of the uterus returning to its normal size after childbirth.

Meconium

The first stool of a newborn.

Dysplasia

Abnormal growth or development of cells.

Hysterectomy

Surgical removal of the uterus.

Cystocele

A hernia of the bladder into the vagina.

Bilateral orchidopexy

Surgical fixation of both testicles.

Mononucleosis

An infection characterized by fever and sore throat.

Menopause

The end of a woman's reproductive years.

Multipara

A woman who has given birth to more than one child.

Primipara

A woman who is giving birth for the first time.