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Medical Terminology Final
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
06/25/2013

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cervic/o 

Definition
cervix
Term
colp/o
Definition
vagina
Term
vagin/o
Definition
vagina
Term
men/o
Definition
menses
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oo-
Definition
egg
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oophor-
Definition
ovary; egg
Term
orchi/o; orchid/o
Definition
testes
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ovari/o
Definition
ovary
Term
salping/o
Definition
fallopian tube
Term
spermat/o
Definition
sperm
Term
uter/o; metr/o; hyster/o
Definition
uterus
Term
sperm; spermatozoa
Definition
male gamete
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ovum; ova
Definition
female gamete
Term
prostate gland
Definition
produces, stores, and secretes prostate fluid
Term
serotoli cells
Definition
one type of the two cells lining the semineferous tubules that secrete inhibin and androgen binding protein; stimulated by FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) in males
Term
inhibin
Definition
A drug secreted by the Serotoli cells in the semineferous tubules which stop the overproduction of testosterone.
Term
Leydig Cells
Definition
The second type of cell found in the Semineferous tubules that is stimulated by LH which secretes testosterone.
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ABP (Androgen Bin Protein)
Definition
A chemical secreted by Serotoli cells in the semineferous tubules which regulate testosterone.
Term
Spermatogenesis
Definition
the production of male gametes (sperm) through meiosis.
Term
Progesterone
Definition
an androgen in the female system that thickens the cervical mucosus.
Term
oogenesis
Definition
the female production of gametes (oocytes; eggs)
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Theca Cells
Definition
A cell in the ovaries, when stimulated by LH, produce androgens.
Term
Granulosa Cells
Definition
Cells in the ovaries that, when stimulated by FSH, receive androgens and convert them into estrogen.
Term
Fallopian tubes
Definition
the location of the fertilization of the female gametel the specific region would be the Ampulla of the Fallopian tubes.
Term
gonad
Definition
name of the female/male organ which produces gametes; in the female, the gonad is the ovaries and in the male, the gonad is the testes
Term
Zygote
Definition
the creation from the fusion of a male and female gamete.
Term
3 phases of the Mestral Cycle
Definition

Secretory Phase 

Proliferative Phase 

Menses

Term
Secretory Phase
Definition
The first phase of the Menstral Cycle in which the secretion of hormones occur; stimulated by FSH
Term
Proliferative Phase
Definition
The Second phase of the menstral cycle in which the hormone estrogen increases and the rupture of the ovum occurs (ovulation)
Term
Menses
Definition
The third and final phase of the Menstral Cycle; the end of the cycle
Term
menarche
Definition
the very first period a female has
Term
ovulation
Definition
is the reason the corpus luteum is created; which is tied to the secretion of progesterone
Term
cervicitis
Definition
the inflammation of the cervix
Term
cervicotomy
Definition
the incision of the cervix
Term
hysterectomy
Definition
excision or removal of the uterus
Term
mammography
Definition
the visual examination of breast tissue with radiography; suggested to start at age 50
Term
oophorectomy
Definition
excision or removal of the ovaries
Term
oophoritis
Definition
inflammation of ovary
Term
orchialgia
Definition
pain in the testes
Term
ovarialgia
Definition
pain in the ovaries
Term
orchiectomy
Definition
removal or excision of the testes
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orchitis
Definition
inflammation of the testes
Term
pap test
Definition
a visual examination of the vaginal canal and the cervix; suggested to start 3 years after becoming sexually active or at the age of 21
Term
Amenorrhea
Definition
abscence of menses; abnormal menses
Term
Colposcopy
Definition
visual examination of the vagina
Term
endometriosis
Definition
uterine tissue outside of the uterus
Term
ectopic pregnancy
Definition
implantation of the zygote outside the uterus
Term
menopause
Definition
the sensation of no longer having menses
Term
salpingitis
Definition
inflammation of the fallopian tubes
Term
metrorrhea
Definition
irregular menstral cycles
Term
menorrhagia
Definition
heavy of prolonged menstral cycles; menstral cycles lasting more than 7 days
Term
cyst/o
Definition
bladder
Term
lith/o
Definition
stone
Term
nephr/o; ren/o
Definition
kidney
Term
olig/o
Definition
few; little
Term
pyel/o
Definition
pelvis
Term
py/o
Definition
pus
Term
ureter
Definition
ureter
Term
urethr/o
Definition
urethra
Term
urin/o
Definition
urine
Term
poly-
Definition
many; much
Term
-iasis
Definition
condition of; state of
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