Module 14: Reproductive System | LB 270 - Medical Terminology, Quizzes of Medical Sciences

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TERM 1 orch/o, orchid/o, test/i, test/o, testicul/o DEFINITION 1 Testicles, testes TERM 2 oophor/o, ovari/o DEFINITION 2 ovaries TERM 3 salping/o DEFINITION 3 fallopian tubes TERM 4 hyster/o, metr/o, metri/o, uter/o DEFINITION 4 uterus TERM 5 placent/o DEFINITION 5 placenta TERM 6 cervic/o DEFINITION 6 cervix TERM 7 colp/o DEFINITION 7 vagina TERM 8 episi/o DEFINITION 8 vulva TERM 9 gyneco/o DEFINITION 9 female TERM 10 mamm/o DEFINITION 10 breast TERM 21 benign prostatic hypertrophy DEFINITION 21 -prostatomegaly, enlarged prostate-abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland TERM 22 cervical dysplasia DEFINITION 22 abnormal growth of cells of the cervix that may be detected on a Pap smear TERM 23 cervicitis DEFINITION 23 an inflammation of the cervix TERM 24 cesarean section DEFINITION 24 delivery of the child through an incision in the maternal abdominal and uterine wall TERM 25 chlamydia DEFINITION 25 caused by the bacteriaChlamydia trachomatis, is highly contagious. Unless there is early treatment with antibiotics, it may cause sterility in both males and females. TERM 26 circumcision DEFINITION 26 surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis and is usually performed a few days after birth TERM 27 colposcopy DEFINITION 27 direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix and vagina using acolposcope TERM 28 curettage DEFINITION 28 the removal of material from the surfacemay be performed as a diagnostic or treatment procedure TERM 29 dysmenorrhea DEFINITION 29 abdominal pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period TERM 30 eclampsia DEFINITION 30 more serious form of preeclampsia, is characterized by convulsions and sometimes coma TERM 31 ectopic pregnancy DEFINITION 31 pregnancy in which the fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus TERM 32 endocervicitis DEFINITION 32 aninflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the cervix TERM 33 endometriosis DEFINITION 33 condition in which endometrial tissue escapes the uterus and grows outside the uterus on other structures in the pelvic cavity TERM 34 epididymitis DEFINITION 34 inflammation of the epididymis TERM 35 episiorrhaphy DEFINITION 35 sutured repair of an episiotomy TERM 46 hysteroscopy DEFINITION 46 direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus using the magnification of ahysteroscope TERM 47 leiomyoma DEFINITION 47 benign tumor composed of muscle and fibrous tissue that occurs in the wall of the uterus TERM 48 leukorrhea DEFINITION 48 profuse white mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina TERM 49 mammography DEFINITION 49 radiographic examination of the breast TERM 50 mammoplasty DEFINITION 50 surgical repair or restructuring of the breast TERM 51 menarche DEFINITION 51 the beginning of the menstrual function that begins at puberty TERM 52 menometrorrhagia DEFINITION 52 excessive uterine bleeding occurring both during the menses and at irregular intervals TERM 53 menopause DEFINITION 53 -normal stopping of the monthly menstrual periods-officially begins 12 months after a womans final menstrual period, occurs at the average age of 52 TERM 54 metrorrhea DEFINITION 54 abnormal uterine discharge TERM 55 metrorrhexis DEFINITION 55 rupture of the uterus TERM 56 mittelschmerz DEFINITION 56 pain between menstrual periods (from the German, meaning middle pain). This usually occurs at the time of ovulation TERM 57 multiparous DEFINITION 57 woman who has given birth two or more times TERM 58 neonate DEFINITION 58 infant during first 4 weeks after birth TERM 59 nulligravida DEFINITION 59 woman who has never been pregnant TERM 60 nullipara DEFINITION 60 is a woman who has never borne a viable child TERM 71 perineum DEFINITION 71 -region between the scrotum and the anus-region between the vaginal orifice and the anus TERM 72 placenta previa DEFINITION 72 -abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus-Symptoms include painless sudden onset bleeding during the third trimester-Treatment ranges from bedrest to immediate delivery by cesarean section TERM 73 preeclampsia DEFINITION 73 -toxemia of pregnancy-complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension (high blood pressure), edema (swelling), and proteinuria TERM 74 primigravida DEFINITION 74 woman during her first pregnancy TERM 75 primipara DEFINITION 75 woman who has borne one chi TERM 76 prostatectomy DEFINITION 76 -surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland-radical prostatectomy:the surgical removal of the entire prostate gland, the seminal vesicles, and some surrounding tissue- transurethral prostatectomy:the removal of all or part of the prostate through the urethra TERM 77 prostatitis DEFINITION 77 inflammation of the prostate gland TERM 78 pruritus vulvae DEFINITION 78 condition of severe itching of the external female genitalia. Pruritus means itching TERM 79 salpingo-oophorectomy DEFINITION 79 surgical removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries TERM 80 syphilis DEFINITION 80 highly contagious and is caused by the spirocheteTreponema pallidum.Before symptoms appear, can be detected through the blood test. TERM 81 trichomonas DEFINITION 81 -vaginal inflammation caused by the protozoan parasiteTrichomonas vaginalis-may cause complications during pregnancy and increases the risk of HIV infection TERM 82 vaginal candidiasis DEFINITION 82 -caused by the yeastCandida albicans-most commonly occurring vaginal yeast infection-Symptoms include itching, burning, and irritation TERM 83 vaginoplasty DEFINITION 83 surgical repair of the vagina TERM 84 varicocele DEFINITION 84 a varicose vein (abnormal enlargement of the vein) of the testicles that may cause male infertility TERM 85 varicocelectomy DEFINITION 85 removal of a portion of an enlarged vein to relieve a varicocele TERM 96 perimetrium DEFINITION 96 tough membrane outer layerof the uterus TERM 97 myometrium DEFINITION 97 muscular middle layer of the uterus TERM 98 endometrium DEFINITION 98 inner layer of the uterus that consists of specialized epithelial mucosa TERM 99 anovulation DEFINITION 99 the failure to ovulate. Menstruation may continue although ovulation does not occur TERM 100 polycystic ovary syndrome DEFINITION 100 -Stein-Leventhal syndrome-characterized by enlargement of the ovaries caused by the presence of many cysts-due to a hormonal imbalance, may cause infertility, menstrual abnormalities, and the development of secondary male characteristics TERM 101 pyometritis DEFINITION 101 apurulent (pus-containing) inflammation of the uterus TERM 102 anteversion DEFINITION 102 abnormal tipping, tilting, or turning forward of the entire uterus, including the cervix TERM 103 colporrhexis DEFINITION 103 laceration of the vagina TERM 104 colpitis DEFINITION 104 -vaginitis-inflammation of the lining of the vagina TERM 105 vulvodynia DEFINITION 105 nonspecific syndrome of unknown cause characterized by chronic burning, pain during sexual intercourse, itching, or stinging irritation of the vulva TERM 106 galactocele DEFINITION 106 -galactoma-cystic enlargement of the mammary gland containing milk TERM 107 mastitis DEFINITION 107 inflammation of the breast usually associated with lactation but may occur for other reasons TERM 108 menorrhagia DEFINITION 108 excessive amount of menstrual flow over a longer duration than of a normal period TERM 109 polymenorrhea DEFINITION 109 abnormally frequent menstruation TERM 110 tubal ligation DEFINITION 110 -surgical procedure performed for purpose of female sterilization-Each fallopian tube is ligated and a section is removed to prevent the ovum from reaching the uterus