embryo
stage in prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks
endometrium
inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus
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embryo
stage in prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks
endometrium
inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus
fallopian tube
one of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus, aka oviduct
fetus
stage in prenatal development from 8 weeks to birth
genitalia
reproductive organs; also called genitals
gestation
time period from fertilization of the ovum to birth; pregnancy
gonad
female or male reproductive organ that produces sex cells and hormones; ovary or testis
gynecology
study of the female reproductive organs, including breasts
menarche
beginning of the first menstrual period and ability to reproduce
menopause
gradual ending of menstruation
menstruation
monthly shedding of the uterine lining. the flow of blood and tissue normally discharged during menstruation is called menses
neonatology
study of the medical care of the newborn (neonate)
obstetrics
branch of medicine and surgery concerned with pregnancy and childbirth
ovary
one of a pair of femal organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis. Ovaries are almond-shaped, about the size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells (ova) and hormones
ovulation
release of the ovum from the ovary
ovum (ova)
mature egg cell (female gamete). Ova develop from immature egg cells called oocytes
parturition
act of giving birth
placenta
vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy. it permits the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and fetal waste products between mother and fetus
uterus
hollow, pear shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop, and from which menstruation occurs.
upper portion is the fundus
middle portion is the corpus
lowermost, neck-like portion is the cervix
vagina
muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior or the body
zygote
stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation up to 2 weeks
hyster/o
uterus, womb
mamm/o
breast
mast/o
breast
men/o
menses, menstruation
oophor/o
ovary
salping/o
fallopian tubes
endometriosis
endometrial tissue located outside the uterus
fibroids
benign tumors in the uterus
dermoid cysts
benign ovarian sacs arising from immature egg cells in the ovary and containing a variety of cell types
stereotactic core needle biopsy
is performed with the help of mammography for guidance
lumpectomy
removal of the lump with immediately surrounding tissues
mastectomy
removal of the entire breast
hysterosalpingography (HSG)
x-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material
tubal ligation
a sterilization procedure that blocks the fallopian tubes into the pleural space through an opening in the chest
amniocentesis
puncture with a needle to withdraw fluid from within the amniotic sac
D&C
dilation (dilatation) and curettage
HPV
human papillomavirus
IUD
intrauterine device; contraceptive
LMP
last menstrual period
bulbourethral glands
pair of exocrine glands near the male urethra. They secrete fluid into the urethra
ejaculatory duct
ejection of sperm and fluid from the male urethra
penis
male external organ of reproduction
prostate gland
exocrine gland at the base of the male urinary bladder, secretes fluid that contributes to semen during ejaculation
scrotum
external sac that contains the tests
seminal vesicles
paired sac-like exocrine glands that secrete fluid (a major component of semen) into the vas deferens
testis, testes
male gonad (testicle) that produces spermatozoa and testosterone
testis= one testicle
testes= two testicles
vas deferens (ductus deferns)
narrow tube (one on each side) carrying sperm from the epididymis toward the urethra
andr/o
male
orcho/o, orchi/o, orchid/o
testis, testicle
cryptorchidism, cryptorchism
undescended testicle
hydrocele
sac of clear fluid in the scrotum
testicular torsion
twisting of the spermatic cord
castration
surgical excision of testicles or ovaries
circumcision
surgical procedure to remove the prepuce (foreskin) of the penis
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
removal of portions of prostate gland through the urethra
vasectomy
bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens
GU
genitourinary
STD
sexually transmitted disease
STI
sexually transmitted infection