Reproductive (Med term)

The name of the structure that contains arteries, veins, lymphatics, nerves, ductus deferens, and suspends the testes in the scrotum is the:

spermatic cord

The male secretory structures that produce a fluid necessary for adequate sperm motility after ejaculation are called the:

seminal vesicles and prostate gland

The combining forms that mean "Abdomen or Belly" are:

celi/o-, lapar/o-, and abdomen/o-

The diagnostic term "_" is the backward movement of urine from the bladder into the ureter or from the ureter into the kidney.

urinary reflux

The term "Glomerulonephritis" is an inflamed function unit of the kidney (Bowman's capsule structures) and is classified as _.

acute, chronic or subacute

The diagnostic term that means State of Undescended Testes is:

cryptorchidism

. The diagnostic term that actually means "lack of a male erection or the ability to copulate (diminished blood flow into penile caverns)" is:

im/potence - no power

The term that means twisted (enlarged & distorted) spermatic cord veins and is diagnosed by palpating worm-like veins is called

varicocele

The surgical term that actually means male sterilization is:

vasectomy

A sexually transmitted infection characterized by gum-like lesions (gummas) appearing in the tertiary stage is called:

syphilis

The surgical sterilization procedure that is regularly used to render an individual unable to produce offspring is called:

vasectomy in males and tubal ligation in women

The diagnostic term Mastectomy literally means:

breast/out/cut/procedure

The diagnostic term that means painful menstrual discharge is:

dys/men/o/rrhea

The diagnostic term "A/men/o/rrhea" actually means:

absence of or a lack of a monthly menstrual flow

The term that means inflamed female pelvic structures and organs is:

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - P.I.D

The surgical term that means excision of the uterus is:

hyster/ectomy

The new cell formed by the union of the spermatozoon and the ovum is the:

zygote "to join - Greek"

The development of an individual from conception through pregnancy is:

gestation "to bear"

An unborn child from approximately the third month of pregnancy to birth is referred to as a:

fetus "young

The term gravida usually means , but literally means_:

pregnant and heavy

The term Multi/cyesis literally means:

many or multiple/pregnancy

The combining word part forms "nat/o- and toci-" literally means:

birth

The combining forms that mean "milk" are:

lact/o- and galacto

The combining form parto- that is used in the term partur/ition literally means:

to give birth/process of

The combining form fet/o- actually means

unborn child

Which of the following is not considered to be a sexually-transmitted infection?

Aspergillosis

Who was Syphilis?

A fictional shepherd boy

The diagnostic term that means pregnancy occurring outside the uterus is:

ec/topic

The diagnostic term that means abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall is:

placenta previa

The diagnostic term for a congenital condition characterized by varying degrees of intellectual disability and multiple physical defects is:

Down's syndrome

The term for a congenital defect of the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to fuse is:

spina bifida

What is used to examine the cervix and vaginal walls?

Speculum

The procedural term for the incision into the perineum at the end of the 2nd stage of labor to avoid laceration (tearing) is ____.

Episi/o/tom/y

The term Hystero/salpingo/graphy (HSG) refers to a procedure used to diagnose certain problems of the and . HSG is most often used to determine the possibility of a female becoming pregnant.

uterus and uterine tubes

The medical term Lact/o/rrhea or Galact/o/rrhea actually means:

spontaneous discharge of milk from the breast

If a baby was born with Gon/orrhea, it is:

Congenital

The medical term dys/men/o/rrhea actually means

difficult and painful monthly flow

Parturition in which the feet, arms, or buttock emerge first is called

breech birth

The surgical procedure for a Tubal Ligation in women is similar to a __in men

vasectomy

The diagnostic term Ectopic Pregnancy actually means:

embryo is attached to the female usually outside of uterus

The diagnostic term Hydro/cele in males literally means:

water like fluid build-up in the scrotal sac

The diagnostic term Balan/itis actually means:

inflamed glans penis or glans clitoris

The STI term, clap, refers to this reproductive system infection.

gonorrhea

Signs of AIDS include

Weight loss, oral lesions and lymphadenopathy

Smegma literally means _. It can cause an irritation & inflammation of the glans penis or glans clitoris (Balan/itis).

soap

Trichomon/iasis is caused by a ___ that causes a mal/odorous frothy yellow to green discharge, itching (pruritus), and burning.

protozoan parasite with a tail

Non-Specific Urethr/itis actually means an inflammation of the urethral canal that is caused by

multiple possible etiologic agents

Which of these is not a common location of scabies rashes?

Between fingers
Wrists
Thighs
All of these are common sites

Genital Warts can include

Papilloma "nipple-like raised warts"
Molluscum contagiosum "soft flat warts"
Verruca acuminata "rough, vulgar or common, warts"
all of the above

The term Herpes literally means to creep and it can cause diseases like Chickenpox, Shingles, Herpes Simplex I (Oral Herpes), and Herpes Simplex II (_).

Genital Herpes

The Condylomata acuminata (common genital warts) are contagious STIs usually on the anus, vulva, penis, thighs, and/or perineum. The lesions usually are moist, soft, red or pink, and can be

cauliflower-like
solitary and pedunculated "pedicle"
knuckle-like or nipple-like
all of the above

A Speculum is used in female pelvic exams to expand the walls of the:

vagina

The diagnostic term that actually means a human with a very large head is _. The etiology is usually the retention of CSF in the brain ventricles, causing outward skull plate pressure and an enlarged skull.

macro/cephalus or hydro/cephalus

The diagnostic term placenta previa (cake: first or early) actually means

low implantation & possible miscarriage

The diagnostic term abruptio placentae actually means:

premature

An infectious sexually trasmitted disease characterized by gum-like body lesions (gummas) appearing in the tertiary (3rd) stage of the disease

syphilis

What STI causes inflammation of the mucous membranes of the reproductive system and can also affect the eyes and mouth?

gonorrhea

Genital warts are spread to others by:

human papilloma virus

What is caused by an infection of Herpes Simplex II?

genital herpes

The majority of STIs are diagnosed using:

material swabbed from orifices

What is used to prevent infections from being transferred or communicated from one person to another?

prophylaxis

What is the inflammation of the mucous membrane of the penis or clithoris?

balanitis

HIV cannot be transmitted through:

saliva

HIV has a disproportionate impact on:

All of the above
(Men who have sex with men, Black men, Latino men)

What is a malignant, multifocal neoplasm of the reticuloendothelial cells of the body?

Kaposi sarcoma

During the ___ state of syphilis, small, painless red pustules appear at the side of infection

primary

Lymphogranuloma inguinal is also known as:

All of the above

What is the literal meaning of gon/orrhea?

seed producer/flow

After hatching in a _, scabies larvae migrate to a skin pocket and molt several times.

burrow

What is the etioloic agent of syphilis?

Treponema pallidum

High risk factors for HIV include:

sharing needles and syringes

Trichomoniasis is transmitted via during sex.

all of the above (urine, vagina, urethra)

What STI causes dysuria and is usually associated with bladder or kidney infections?

Nonspecific Urethritis

Molluscum contagiosum is caused by:

Pox virus

Granuloma inguinale is also known as:

Donovanosis

The literal meaning of tricho/mon/iasis is:

hair-like/one unit/refers

genital herpes lesions are___than oral herpes lesions

smaller

HIV antibody tests use samples from:

oral fluid or blood

What test can determine if a person has HIV or tell how much virus is present in the blood?

nucleic acid tests

A patient may be given the antibiotic ciprofloxacin as prophylaxis after exposure to anthrax. The literal meaning for "prophylaxis" is:

before/guard against

The bacteria which causes lymphogranuloma inguinal has the literal meaning "cloak:rough." What is the name of this bacterium?

Chlamydia trachomatis

The disease which is literally referred to as "sore/resembles" and is caused by Hemophilus ducreyi is:

chancroid

The condition which has a literal meaning "knuckle/swellings:warts" is also known as:

condylomata accuminata

The condition which has a literal meaning "soft/to touch" is also known as:

molluscum contagiosum