chapter14-reproductive

cervic/o

cervix(neck of uterus)

colp/o

vagina

-gravida

pregnant

gynec/o

woman, female

hyster/o

uterus

mast/o

breast

men/o

menstruation, menses

orchid/o

testicles

ov/o

egg, ovum

ovari/o

ovary

-para

to give birth

-pexy

surgical fixation

salping/o

fallopian tube

test/i

testicle, testis

vagin/o

vagina

pen/i and phall/i

penis

nulli-

none

term describes inner layer of uterus

endometrium

A term describing single cells formed immediately after conception

zygote

mucus that lubricates vagina is produced by 

bartholin’s glands

finger-like structures of the fallopian tubes that catch ovum are the

fimbriae

term used to designate the transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all

perimenopause

medical term for condition also known as yeast infection

vaginal candidiasis

sperm are formed within each 

seminiferous tubules

term during puberty that describes menstrual function

menarche

in female the region between vaginal orifice and the anus is known as

perineum

release of mature egg by ovary

ovulation

carry milk from mammary glands

lactiferous ducts

surronds the testicles

scrotum

externa female genitalia

vulva

protects tip of penis

foreskin

sensitive tissue near the vaginal opening

clitoris

used to describe a woman during her first pregnancy is a

primigravida

fluid produced by mammary glands during the first few days after giving birth

colostrum

describes inflammation of cervix that is usually caused by an infection

cervicitis

implantation through 8th week of pregnancy the developing child is known as/an

embryo

accumulation of pus in fallopian tubes is known as

pyosalpinx

knot is widening varicose vein in one side of scrotum

varicocele

direct visual examination of tissues of cervix and vagina using binocular magnifier is known as

colposcopy

term used to describe infrequent or very light menstruation in a woman with previously normal periods as

digomenorrhea

examination of cells retrieved from the edge of placenta between 8th and 10th weeks of pregnancy

chorionic villus sampling

postpartum vaginal discharge during the first several weeks after childbirth 

lochia

abdominal pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period is known as

dysmenorrhea

inflammation of glans penis

balanitis

inflammation of lining of the vagina is known as _________ most common causes of this condition are bacterial vaginosis, trichomonisasis and vaginal candidiasis

vaginitis

profuse whitish mucus discharge from uterus and vagina is __________ (due to an infection or hormonal imbalance)

leukorrhea

term for the first movement of the fetus that can be felt by the mother?

quickening

Which condition means an accumulation of pus in a fallopian tube

pyosalpinx

What general term refers to a measure taken to lessen the likelihood of pregnancy?

contraceptive

What condition may cause sexual dysfunction in males

peyronie’s disease

Which term describes the removal of a cone-shaped specimen of tissue from the cervix?

conization

An 11-year-old girl would be most likely to experience what

menarche

Which pregnancy complication is characterized by hypertension and proteinuria?

preeclampsia

One outcome of Seth Anderson's chemotherapy is the absence of sperm. What is the term for Seth's condition

azoospermi

Sonia Juricki has given birth to four children. Sonia would best be described as which

multiparous

what is vernix?

greasy protective substance

While changing his diaper, Matthew Rey's mother notices a narrowing of the opening of his foreskin. She is unable to retract it back to expose the glans penis. Which term best describes Matthew's condition

phimosis

Where do sperm become motile?

epididymis

What term refers to the external female genitalia?

vulva

colp/o

vagina

Which sexually transmitted disease increases a female's risk of cervical cancer?

genital warts

Why would a patient have a varicocelectomy?

to remove part of an enlarged vein

What substance can cause breathing problems in a newborn if the neonate aspirates it during labor?

meconium

What is colostrum?

specialized breast milk

Nancy Lawless is scheduled for an oophorectomy. What does this term mean?

surgical removal of one or both ovaries

What term refers to an organ of sensitive, erectile tissue?

clitoris

What term means an inflammation of the lining of the vagina?

vaginitis

Why would a patient have an orchiopexy?

to repair an undescended testicle

When is a zygote formed?

during conception

Which condition is a developmental defect in which one testicle fails to descend into the scrotum?

cryptorchidism

What is an inflammation of a fallopian tube?

salpingtis

Tyler Smith, who is being treated for prostatitis, notices blood in his semen. Which is the term for Tyler's condition?

hematospermia

Which term refers to inflammation of the female reproductive organs?

pelvic inflammatory disease

Which best describes epididymitis?

a painful inflammation caused by bacterial infection

testicles

orchid/o

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis?

circumcision

What condition affects the veins?

varicocele

Which sexually transmitted disease is spread through contact with a chancre?

syphilis

Dre Bryant, who previously underwent a sterilization procedure, is newly remarried and would like to father children. What procedure would Dre most likely require?

vasovasotomy

Joni Wells is experiencing leukorrhea and makes an appointment with her primary care physician. What term describes leukorrhea?

the uterus discharges whitish mucus

Which sexually transmitted disease can also affect the mouth, throat, rectum, and joints in both men and women?

gonorrhea

What is a narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it cannot be retracted to expose the glans penis?

phimosis

What does the word root in endometriosis mean?

uterus

Kendra Jackson is pregnant with her first child. Kendra would best be described as what?

primigravida

Which term means an inflammation of the testicles?

orchitis

Maria Vasquez, age 58, has not had a menstrual period in over one year. Which term best describes Maria's experience?

menopause

What pregnancy results from the fertilization of a single egg cell by a single sperm that divides to form two embryos?

identical twins

Which term refers to a developing baby from the ninth week of pregnancy to the time of birth?

fetus

Which of these sexually transmitted diseases is caused by a virus?

genital herpes