4.03 Medical Terminology

-cele

Tumor or Hernia

cervic-

Neck

colpo-

Pertaining to the vagina

crypto-

Hidden

ecto-

Outside

genesis

Beginning, origin

gyne-

Female

hystero-

Uterus

mammo-

Breast

mast-

Breast

oo-

Pertaining to egg or ovary

oophor-

Ovary

salping-

Tube

utero-

Uterus

vaso-

Vessel

Circumcision

Removal of foreskin of the penis

Zygote

Cell formed by 2 gametes

Puberty

Age when reproductive organs become functional.

Embryo

Stage of fetal development from implantation to 3 months after conception.

Oogenesis

Process of origin, growth, and formation of ovum in the ovary during preparation for fertilization.

Fertilization

Process of the union of the egg and sperm

Fetus

Developing human from 3 months after conception until birth.

Coitus

Sexual Intercourse

Cryptorchidism

Failure of the testes to descend into scrotal sac

Ectopic Pregnancy

Implantation of a fertilized egg outside of the uterus, often in the fallopian tube.

Fundus

Top, rounded area of the uterus, farthest away from the opening

Menarchy

Time of 1st mensuration