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Allied Medical Terminology
Reproductive Systems
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Undergraduate 1
06/03/2008

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anorchism
Definition
congenital absence of one or both testicles
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epididymitis
Definition
inflammation of epididymis
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hydrocele
Definition
fluid-filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles
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variocele
Definition
knot of varicose veins in one side of the scrotum
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priapism
Definition
painful erection, lasting four hours or more and not accompanied by sexual arousal
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azoospermia
Definition
absence of sperm in the semen
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oligospermia
Definition
low sperm count
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benign prostatic hypertrophy
Definition
enlarged prostate most often in men over 50
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prostatitis
Definition
inflammation of prostate
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orchidectomy
Definition
surgical removal of one or both testicles
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vasovasostomy
Definition
procedure performed as an attempt to restore fertility to vasectomized male
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ablation
Definition
the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function
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prostatectomy
Definition
surgical removal of all or part of the prostate
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chlamydia
Definition
most common STD; highly contagious
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cervicitis
Definition
inflammation of cervix
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gonorrhea
Definition
characterized by painful urination and abnormal discharge; may spread through blood
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syphilis
Definition
caused by bacterium Treponema pallidum; can be fatal if not treated
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trichomonas
Definition
caused by protazoan parasite; known as trich; causes vaginal inflammation and urethral inflammation in men
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menarche
Definition
beginning of menstrual function which occurs during puberty
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oophoritis
Definition
inflammation of an ovary
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ovariorrhexis
Definition
rupture of an ovary
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endometriosis
Definition
condition in which patches of endometrial tissue escape the uterus and become attached to other structures in the cavity
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metrorrhea
Definition
abnormal discharge from uterus
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cervical dysplasia
Definition
abnormal growth of cells of the cervix can be detected by pap smear
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endocervicitis
Definition
inflammation of mucous membrane lining the cervix
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leukorrhea
Definition
profuse whitish mucus discharge from uterus and vagina
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pruritus vulvae
Definition
condition of severe itching of the external female genitalia
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vulvodynia
Definition
nonspecific syndrome of unknown cause characterized by chronic burning, pain during sexual intercourse and itching or irritation of vulva
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fibrocystic breast disease
Definition
presence of single or multiple cysts in the breasts usually benign
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galactorrhea
Definition
production of breast milk in women who are not breast feeding
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mastalgia
Definition
pain in the breast
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amenorrhea
Definition
absence of menstrual periods for three or more months
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dysmenorrhea
Definition
abdominal pain caused by uterine cramps during period
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hypomenorrhea
Definition
small amount of menstrual flow during shortened regular menstrual period
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menometrorrhagia
Definition
excessive uterine bleeding occurring both during menses and at irregular intervals during periods
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oligomenorrhea
Definition
light or infrequent menstrual flow
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colposcopy
Definition
direct visualization of tissues of cervix and vagina
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hysterosalpingography
Definition
radiographic exam of uterus and fallopian tubes following the instillation of radiopaque material into the cavity
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hysteroscopy
Definition
direct exam of the interior of uterus and fallopian tubes
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papanicolaou test
Definition
pap spear
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mammography
Definition
radiographic exam of breast
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salpingo-oophorectomy
Definition
surgical removal of fallopian tube and ovary
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colpopexy
Definition
surgical fixation of vagina to a surrounding structure
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colporrhaphy
Definition
suturing of a tear in the vagina
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hysterectomy
Definition
removal of the uterus and possibly the cervix
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bilateral hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy
Definition
removal of uterus and cervix plus both fallopian tubes and ovaries
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mastopexy
Definition
surgery to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position
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nulligravida
Definition
woman who has never been pregnant
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primigravida
Definition
woman during her first pregnancy
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nullipara
Definition
woman who has never borne a viable child
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primipara
Definition
women with one viable child
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neonate
Definition
newborn infant during first four weeks after birth
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ectopic pregnancy
Definition
fertillized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus
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preeclampsia
Definition
complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, swelling, and proteinuria
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abruptio placentae
Definition
placenta separates from uterine wall before the birth of the fetus
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placenta previa
Definition
abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus
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episiotomy
Definition
surgical incision of the perineum and vagina to facilitate delivery and prevent laceration of the tissues
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episiorrhaphy
Definition
surgical suturing to repair an episiotomy
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