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Chap. 13,14,&15
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09/16/2006

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Term
What are the two functions of the structures of the male reporductive system?
Definition
1.To produce male hormones
2.To produce,sustain,and transport spermatozoa (sperm)
Term
andro/o
Definition
male
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balan/o
Definition
glans penis
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epidiym/o
Definition
epididymis
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hydr/o
Definition
water
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orch/o
Definition
testis; testicle
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orchid/o
Definition
testis; testicles
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prostat/o
Definition
prostate gland
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tes/o
Definition
testes; testisl; testicles
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testiculo/o
Definition
testes; testis; testicle
Term
crypt/o
Definition
hidden
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cry/o
Definition
cold
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semin/i
Definition
semen
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vas/o
Definition
vessel
Term
Tiny coiled tubules which are responsible for sperm production
Definition
seminiferous tubules
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A continuation of the seminiferous tubules this is a tightly coiled tube on the testes where sperm mature and become motile
Definition
epididymis
Term
The_______which is a continuation of the epididymis, leaves the scrotum, passes around the urinary bladder, and eventually connect with the urethra.
Definition
vas deferens
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The_________,two glands located behind the urinary bladder open into the vas deferens and secrete a thick fluid into the urethra.
Definition
seminal vesicles
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The_______are a pair of glands that lie just below the prostate gland and secrete a mucus-like fluid into the urethra.
Definition
Cowper's glands or bulbourethral glands
Term
This gland lies at the base of the bladder and surrounds the urethra.
Definition
prostate gland
Term
This gland secretes a milky-colored fluid that enhances sperm motility and helps neutralize vaginal secretions and also the muscular action of this gland helps propel semen through the urethra into the vagina.
Definition
prostate gland
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The tip or head of the penis is called the _____.
Definition
glans penis
Term
The medical name for foreskin
Definition
prepuce
Term
Carcin-
Definition
cancer; malignant
Term
-genesis
Definition
producing
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-pexy
Definition
surgical fixation
Term
-trophy
Definition
growth;development
Term
Noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland
Definition
benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
Term
Undescended testicle
Definition
cryptorchidism
Term
Inflammation of the testes
Definition
orchitis
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Inflammation of the prostate gland
Definition
prostatitis
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Surgical removal of one or both testes
Definition
orchidectomy
Term
Surgical removal of all or part of the prostate
Definition
prostatectomy
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Surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland by passing an instrument into and through the urethra
Definition
transurethral resection of the prostate
Term
colp/o
Definition
vagina
Term
epis/o
Definition
vulva
Term
metr/o; metr/i
Definition
uterus
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oophor/o
Definition
ovary
Term
salping/o
Definition
fallopian tubes; oviducts
Term
The external genitalia structures are collectively known as the _____.
Definition
vulva
Term
Two folds of fatty tissue one on each side of the vaginal opening
Definition
labia majora
Term
The______is the membrane at the mouth of the vagina.
Definition
hymen
Term
These glands located on each side of the vaginal opening, secrete a mucous substance that lubricates the vagina
Definition
Bartholin's glands
Term
The_____is the area between the vaginal orifice and the anus.
Definition
perineum
Term
The internal genitalia includes the:
Definition
1.vagina
2.uterus
3.fallopian tubes
4.ovaries
Term
The lower end of the uterus which is also referrred to as the "neck"
Definition
cervix
Term
This layer in the walls of the uterus thickens each month in preparation for implantation of a fertilized egg
Definition
endometrium
Term
The ovaries and fallopian tubes are collectively known as the
Definition
adnexa
Term
Immature ova are stored in the microscopic sacs of the ovaries called
Definition
graafian follicles
Term
cyst/o
Definition
sac;cyst
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arche
Definition
beginning;onset
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olig/o
Definition
few;diminished
Term
Absence of lack of menstrual flow
Definition
amenorrhea
Term
Inflammation of the cervix
Definition
cervicitis
Term
Abnormally light of infrequent menstration
Definition
oligomenorrhea
Term
Malignant tumor of the ovary
Definition
ovarian carcinoma
Term
Protrusion of the uterus into the vaginal opening
Definition
prolapse of the uterus
Term
Backward displacement of the uterus
Definition
retroversion of the uterus
Term
Inflammation of the fallopian tube
Definition
salpingitis
Term
Inflammation of the vagina
Definition
vaginitis
Term
Examination of vaginal and cervical tissue using a scope
Definition
colposcopy
Term
Surgical removal of a cone-shaped segment of the cervix for diagnosis or treatment
Definition
conization
Term
Destruction and removal of tissue by rapid freezing
Definition
cryosurgery
Term
Widening of the cervical canal followed by scraping of the uterine lining
Definition
dilation and curettage D&C
Term
X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes using a contrast medium
Definition
hysterosalpingography
Term
Surgical removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries
Definition
salpingo-oophorectomy
Term
The medical term for the male and female sex cell is a______.
Definition
gamet
Term
Fertilization usually takes place in the _____.
Definition
fallopian tube
Term
A fertilized ovum is called a
Definition
zygote
Term
gravid/o
Definition
pregnancy
Term
nat/o
Definition
birth
Term
puerper/o
Definition
childbirth
Term
par/o; part/o
Definition
bear; give birth to; labor; childbirth
Term
perine/o
Definition
perineum
Term
salping/o
Definition
fallopian tube
Term
Also called the fetal membrane, this houses the developing fetus
Definition
amniotic sac
Term
Normal thinning and dilation of the cervix that occurs during the birth process
Definition
effacement
Term
one who has been pregnant many times
Definition
mutigravida
Term
One who has given birth many times
Definition
mutipara
Term
One who has never given birth to a viable fetus
Definition
nullipara
Term
The act of giving birth
Definition
parturition
Term
One who is pregnant for the first time
Definition
primigravida
Term
Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
Definition
abrubtio placentae
Term
Abnormal delivery presentation with the buttocks appearing first
Definition
breech birth
Term
Difficult or painful labor
Definition
dystocia
Term
The development of hypertension during pregnancy that was not present before pregnancy.
Definition
gestational diabetes
Term
Abnormal condition characterized by excessive and severe vomiting that results is maternal dehydration adn weight loss.
Definition
hyperemesis gravidarum
Term
Rupture of the uterus
Definition
hysterrhexis
Term
The condition in which the placenta is implanted in a lower part of the uterus and precedes the fetus during delivery
Definition
placenta previa
Term
Gestational hypertension characterized by edema and proteinuria
Definition
pre-eclampsia
Term
Reaction between Rh negative maternal blood with the first Rh positive fetal blood that causes the maternal blood to develop antibodies that attack the red blood cells of subsequent Rh+ fetal blood
Definition
Rh incompatibility
Term
Suturing the cervical opening to prevent spontaneous abortion
Definition
cerclage
Term
A test used to evaluate the ability of hte fetus to tolerate the stress of labor and delivery
Definition
contraction stress test (CST); Oxytocin Challenge Test
Term
The use of an internal or external electronic device to monitor fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions
Definition
electronic fetal monitoring
Term
The incision into the perineum to facilitate delivery and prevent perineal laceration
Definition
episiotomy
Term
Measuring or estimating the size of the fetus in utero using high-frequency sound waves
Definition
fetometry
Term
Measuring the pelvic outlet to determine its adequacy for childbirth
Definition
pelvimetry
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