Chapter 16 - Female Reproductive System

ovarian follicle

the ovum develops within a

ova

the plural of ovum

fallopian tube

the uterine tube is also called the

cervix

the lower narrow portion of the uterus

endometrium

the innermost layer of the uterus

clitoris

the anatomic equivalent of the penis in females is the

vulva

the external female genital organs together are called the

perineum

the area involved in an episiotomy

pituitary gland

FSH and LH are produced by the

ovulation

release of an ovum from an ovary

corpus luteum

the adjective luteal refers to

menopause

regular monthly menstrual cycles stop at the time of

contraception

tubal ligation is performed for the purpose of

the abdominal wall

a laparoscope is introduced into the body through

fertilization

a zygote forms from

embryo

for the first 2 months of growth the developing offspring is called a

human chorionic gonadotropin

hormone produced early in pregnancy that maintains the corpus luteum

chorion

the placenta is formed from the endometrium and

cushion the fetus

function of the amniotic sac

2 umbilical arteries and 1 umbilical vein

the umbilical cord contains

lungs

the foramen ovale and ductus arteriosus allow blood in fetus to bypass the

gestation

period of development in the uterus

3 months

length of a trimester

oxytocin

hormone required for parturition (labor)

gravida

term that refers to a pregnant woman

lactation

production of colostrum is followed by

oogenesis

formation of an egg cell

ovariorrhexis

rupture of an ovary

oophorectomy

excision of an ovary

gynecopathy

any disease specific to women

oligomenorrhea

scanty menstrual flow

behind uterus

a retrouterine structure is located

hysterotomy

incision of the uterus

metrostenosis

narrowing of the uterus

vaginometry

measurement of the vagina

uterovesical

term that refers to the uterus and urinary bladder

colpectasia

dilatation of the vagina

salpingoplasty

plastic repair of an oviduct

episiorrhaphy

suture of the vulva

mastitis

inflammation of the breast

dystocia

term for difficult labor

fetometry

measurement of a fetus

agalactia

excess production of milk

before birth

prenatal care is given

nullipara

term for a woman who has never given birth

multigravida

term for a women that has been pregnant two or more times

pap smear

test that diagnoses cervical cancer

preeclampsia

medical name for toxemia of pregnancy

outside the uterine cavity

an ectopic pregnancy occurs

present at birth

a congenital disorder is

genetic change

a mutation is a

teratogenic

substance that causes fetal malformation

fornix

space between the vagina and the cervix

pigmented ring

an areola is a

puerperium

the period after childbirth

meconium

the first feces of a newborn

dyspareunia

pain during intercourse

leiomyoma

the medical name for a fibroid

HPV

virus that causes genital warts

care of neonates

what goes on in a NICU

Apgar score

test that determines a newborn's physical condition

FSH

the first hormone produced during the menstrual cycle

corpus luteum

after ovulation the follicle becomes the

embryo

during development the zygote becomes a

HCG

the hormone produced by the embryo in early pregnancy

amniotic sac

medical name for the bag of waters

childbirth

parturition is another name for

prolactin

the hormone that stimulates lactation

oogenesis

term for the formation of an ovum

galactagogue

substance that stimulates flow of milk

primigravida

term that means pregnant for the first time

amniocentesis

method for diagnosing birth defects

menarche

the first menstrual period is called

dysmenorrheaa

painful or difficult menstruation

colpodynia

vaginal pain is termed

areola

the pigmented ring around the nipple of the breast

la

Which syllable has the primary accent in labia

lu

Which syllable has the primary accent in luteinizing

men

Which syllable has the primary accent in menopause

me

Which syllable has the primary accent in myometrium

la

Which syllable has the primary accent in ovulation

os

Which syllable has the primary accent in endometriosis

os

Which syllable has the primary accent in hysteroscopy

og

Which syllable has the primary accent in mammography

tak

Which syllable has the primary accent in stereotactic

jek

Which syllable has the primary accent in salpingectomy

colpostenosis

narrowing of the vagina

luteinizing hormone

hormone that triggers ovulation

secretory phase

in the menstrual cycle the luteal phase occurs at the same time with the

uterine tube

a tubal pregnancy occurs in

woman

gyn/o, gynec/o

menstruation

men/o, mens

ovum

oo, ovul/o

ovary

ovari/o, oophor/o

uterine tube

salping/o

uterus

metr/o, uter/o, hyster/o

cervix

cervic/o

vagina

vagin/o, colp/o

vulva

vulv/o, episi/o

perineum

perine/o