Medical Terminology - Female Reproductive System

Ovum

female reproductive cell

Graafian follicles

releases mature ova

fimbriae

guides egg into tube

corpus

main uterine body

fundus

upper rounded portion of uterus

cervix

connects uterus and vagina

hymen

membrane at vaginal opening

vulva

collective term for labia, clitoris, and vestibule

glans clitoris

highly sensitive tip of the clitoris that contains nerve endings

perineum

area between the vaginal opening and the anus that supports pelvic structures

bartholin glands

paired glands near the vaginal opening that secrete mucus to lubricate the vestibule

mammy glands

modified sweat glands that secrete milk for infants

cervic/o trachel/o

cervix

Colp/o

vagina

episi/o

vulva

genec/o

woman, female

hyster/o, metr/o

uterus

oophor/o

ovary

salping/o

fallopian tube

hematocolpos

collection of blood in the vagina

hydrosalpinx

fluid in a fallopian tube

leukorrhea

white vaginal discharge

oligomenorrhea

irregular period

spyosalpinx

pus within a fallopian tube

-clesis

closure

-osis

abnormal condition

-rrhaphy

surgical suturing

adenomyosis

when endometrial tissue grows into muscular wall of uterus

bartholin cyst

Fluid-filled sac that forms when the duct of a Bartholin gland becomes blocked

fibrocystic breast changes (FBC)

Benign condition characterized by lumpy, tender breasts caused by cyst formation and fibrous tissue changes

colpoplasty

surgical reconstruction of the vagina

Perinorrhaphy

surgical repair of the peritoneum by suturing

Salpingostomy

surgically created opening into fallopian tube

Trachelectomy

surgical removal of the cervix

A&P Colporrhaphy

Surgical repair of the anterior and posterior walls of the vagina

conization

Surgical removal of a cone-shaped section of cervical tissue

Dilation and Curettage (D&C)

Procedure where the cervix is dilated and tissue is removed from the uterine lining

Endometrial ablation

destruction of endometrial lining to reduce or stop abnormal uterine bleeding

myomectomy

removal of uterine fibroids while keeping the uterus

tubal ligation

procedure in which the fallopian tubes are cut, tied, clipped, or sealed to prevent pregnancy

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

study of the uterus and fallopian tubes that is performed after contrast is injected

Sonohysterography (SHG)

Ultrasound examination of the uterus performed after sterile fluid is instilled into the uterine cavity

EndoscopyColposcope

Instrument used to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva under magnification

Hysteroscopy

Endoscopic examination of the interior of the uterus using a hysteroscope

CA-125 Test

blood test that measures the level of cancer antigen 125, usually associated with ovarian cancer

mastalgia

pain in breast

Vesicovaginal

pertaining to bladder and vagina

anovulation

absence of ovulation

Dyspareunia

persistent pain during intercourse

fistula

An abnormal passageway connecting two organs or between an organ and the body surface.

Menarche

first period