FERRIS HCF - Reproductive Med Terms

gynecology

study of the female reproductive system

Cervical

pertaining to the neck

dysmenorrhea

painful or difficult menstruation

endometriosis

Growth of uterine tissue outside of uterus

Spermatogenesis

production of sperm

prenatal

before birth

primigravida

first pregnancy

mastectomy

surgical removal of a breast

colposcopy

visual examination of the vagina

urogenital

pertaining to the urinary tract and genitals

epididymitis

inflammation of the epididymis

androgenic

pertaining to producing male characteristic

androgen

production of male hormone

Ovulation

Process of releasing an egg

gynecologist

Doctor who specializes female reproductive system

hysterectomy

surgical removal of the uterus

oophorectomy

surgical removal of an ovary

amenorrhea

absence of menstruation

prostatectomy

surgical removal of the prostate

cryptorchidism

state of hidden testes