| A | B |
|---|
| large, fatty, out lips surrounding the clitoris and vaginal opening | labia majora |
| small, inner lips, inside the labia majora, which encloses the vaginal opening | labia minora |
| a sensitive nodule of tissue anterior to the urinary opening in females | clitoris |
| located at the mouth of the vagina, secretes a lubricating mucus | Bartholin's glands |
| internal female reproductive gland that produces the ovum | ovaries |
| goes from the uterus to the ovary, transports the ovum from ovary to uterus, can transport sperm from the uterus to the tubes so the egg and sperm can unite | fallopian tubes or oviducts |
| the four internal organs of the female reproductive system | ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina |
| the four external organs of the female reproductive system, collective name | genitalia |
| the fringe-like extremities of the fallopian tues, they extend close to the ovaries | fimbriae |
| the wavelike movement that occurs as an ovum moves through the fallopian tubes to the uterus | peristalsis |
| developing pre birth infant from 3 mo of development to birth | fetus |
| the developing infant during the first 12 weeks after conception | embryo |
| conception, the union of ovum and sperm | fertilization |
| length of time from conception to birth, average for humans is 280 days | gestation |
| part of the organ that resembles a neck and protrudes into the vagina | cervix |
| the principal part of the organ or the body | corpus |
| the part of the uterus that is above the opening of the fallopian tubes, or the top of the uterus | fundus |
| the female reproductive organ which contains and nourishes the embryo and the fetus | uterus |
| opening | os |
| shealth like passageway between cervix and vulva, it can stretch, is the repository for male seme, serves as a discharge passageway for the menstrual flow | vagina |
| root terms for vagina | vagin/o or colp/o |
| woman's monthly period | menstrual cycle or menses |
| singular for egg | ovum |
| plural for egg | ova |
| the first menstrual period, occurs between 9 and 18 years | menarche |
| permanent end of the menstrual cycle, occurs between 45 and 60 years | menopause |
| a small sac which contains the egg and secretes estrogen hormones, when an ovum develops and prepares for ovulation | graafian follicle |
| rupture of the follice and entrance of the egg into the fallopian tube, happens every 28 days, halfway through the menstrual cycle | ovulation |
| stage of labor, utering contractions cause the cervix to completely open to 10 cm | stage I, dilation |
| stage of labor from dilation until birth | stage 2 expulsion |
| stage of labor with contractions after childbirth to the delivery of the placenta | stage 3, placental stage |
| attaches the umbilical cord and fetus to the uterus where oxygen and nutrients transfer from the mother to the fetus | placenta/ afterbirth |
| fluid that acts as a shock absorber for the fetus | amniotic fluid |
| male reproductive organs | testes |
| single male reproductive organ | testis |
| hormone needed for male sexual characteristics and normal sexual behavior | testosterone |
| needed to fertilize the woman's egg, male reproductive cell, produced by the millions | sperm |
| a thick, whitish secretion discharge from the male urethra at the climax of sexual orgasm, contains sperm and helps it travel through and out of the male reproductive tract | semen |
| external sac containing the testes, hangs outside the body to keep sperm cool | scrotum |
| structure located on top and alongside the testes, stores sperm produced by the testes | epididymus |
| foreskin | prepuce |
| bulbar end of the penis that is covered by the foreskin | glans penis |
| sac-like structure behind the bladder which produces a thick fluid which is part of semen | seminal vesicle |
| gland that surrounds the urethra under the bladder in males | prostate |
| external opening of the urethra | urinary meatus |
| male organ used for sexual intercourse and urination | penis |
| pain and tension during menstruation | dysmenorrhea |
| irregular bleeding between menstrual periods or after menopause | metrorrhagia |
| heavy or prolonged bleeding during menstruation | menorrhagia |
| lack of a menstrual period | amenorrhea |
| symptoms 7-14 days prior to onset of menses, water retention, weight gain, headache, mood changes | PMS, premenstrual syndrome |
| caused by staphyloccus bacteria, often from not changing tampons often enough allowing the bacteria to develop | TSS, toxic shock syndrome |
| common benign tumor of the uterus | fibroid or fibroma |
| disorder that causes monthly bleeding in the abdominal cavity because uterine cells are misplaced outside of the uterus | endometriosis |
| four signs of inflammation | redness, heat, pain, and swelling |
| surgical removal of the uterus | hysterectomy |
| white discharge from yeast or fungal infection | leukorrhea |
| severe itching | pruritus |
| inflammation of fallopian tubes | salpingitis |
| inflammation of urethra | urethritis |
| inflammation of testes | orchitis or orchiditis |
| inflammation of cervix | cervicitis |
| inflammation of bladder | cystitis |
| inflammation of ovary | oophoritis |
| inflammation of epididymus | epididymitis |
| inflammation of uterine lining | endometritis |
| inflammation of vagina | vaginitis |
| inflammation of prostate gland | prostatits |
| causes sterility in a man due to sperm dying form the heat of inflammation | PID, pelvic inflammatory disease |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| loss of weight, chronic diarrhea, wasting body tissue in a seriously ill AIDS patient | wasting syndrome |
| kinds of cancers that can result in a person with AIDS | Kaposi's Sarcoma, lymphoma |
| ways a healthcare worker can be infected with HIV | infected blood or body fluids, accidental needle pricks |
| STD that results in swollen lymph nodes, fever and headache | chlamydia |
| STD that causes painful burning blister like sores in the genital area, that then has fluid that is infectious during sexual contact | genital herpes |
| STD that causes oophoritis or salpingitis and greenish-yellow discharge in females and uretrhal irritation, painful urination, cystitis, arthritis, meningitis or sterility in males | gonorrhea |
| STD that results in permanent damage to the heart, liver and brain if not treated, causes chance and generalized rash including palms and soles early, then no symptoms for a while, then later dementia, stroke or meningitis | syphilis |
| painful sore | chancre |
| undescended testes | cryptorchidism |
| surgical placement of undescended testicles into the scrotum | orchiopexy |
| can cause cystitis and nephritis in older men due to urethral obstruction | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| surgical removal of the prostate through the perineum | perineal prostatectomy |
| surgical scraping away the protruding prostate tissue by going through a tube placed in the urethra | transurethral resection |
| surgical removal of the prostate through an abdominal incision | suprapubic prostatectomy |
| the pill | oral contraceptive |
| substances used to kill sperm, 85% effective | spermatocides |
| latex covering for the penis, used as a contraceptive | condom |
| large, flexible contraceptive with a latex dome which covers the end of the cervix | diaphragm |
| contraceptive worn against the cervix to prevent sperm from passing, needs a spermatocide to seal it) | cevical cap |
| complication of oral contraceptives , a clot that travels and gets lodged | embolism |
| complibation of oral contraceptive, inflammation of a vein associated with formation of a blood clot | thrombophlebitis |
| hormone prescribed for menstrual disorders, or uncomfortable menopause | estrogen |
| causes labor to begin or strengthens weak uterine contractions | oxytocin |
| evaluated in semen analysis | volume, sperm count, and motility (amount of movement) |
| cervical smear test, a microscopic exam of cells scraped from the cervix | PAP test |
| test done to diagnose uterine cancer | endometrial biopsy |
| test done to determine the health and status of a fetus, done by puncturing the uterus and amniotic sac with a enedle for a sample of fluid for analysis | amniocentesis |
| mongolism, mental retardation with specific physical symptomes | Down's Syndrome |
| x-ray of uterus and fallopian tubes | uterosalpingography or hysterosalpingography |
| pregnancy outside of the uterus | ectopic pregnancy |
| female sterilization done laparoscopically to tye off the fallopian tubes or cut them | tubal ligation |
| removal of a cone of tissue from the cervix for examination | conization |
| suture a tear in the perineum | episiorrhaphy |
| opening the cervix, inserting an instrument to scrape the contents of the uterus | D and C, dilation and curettage |
| incision into the perineum to widen the vaginal opening for birth | episiotomy |
| surgical removal of ovaries, and fallopian tubes | salpingo-oophorectomy |
| surgical removal of uterus and cervix | panhysterectomy, total hysterectomy |
| sruvical removal of all reproductive organs leaving the vagina for intercourse | panhysterosalpingo-oophorectomy |
| incision into vas deferens to sterilize | vasectomy |
| cutting around the tip of the penis to remove the excess foreskin | circumcision |
| removal of prostate | prostatectomy |
| FEKG | fetal electrocardiogram |
| FHR | fetal heart rate |
| FHT | fetal heart tones |
| AB | abortion |
| infant's head is too large for pelvis/vaginal delivery | CPD cephalopelvic disproportion |
| FTND | full term normal delivery (after 40 weeks gestation) |
| EDD | expected date of delivery |
| DOB | date of birth |
| LNMP | last normal menstrual period |
| PMP | previous menstrual period |
| GYN | gynecology or gynecologist |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
| OB | obstetrics |
| GC | gonococcus |
| the specialy for pregnancy, labor and delivery | obstetrics |
| the specialist in women's disorders | gynecologist |
| lack of sperm, or inability to ejaculate sperm | aspermia |
| inability to achieve an erect penis | impotence |
| condition of swollen and distended veins of the sprematic cord | varicocele |
| accumulation of fluid in a sac, usually in the membrane surrounding the testicle | hydrocele |
| jaundice in the first week after birth | kernicterus |
| congenital deforminty of increase cerebropinal fluid in the brain | hydrocephalus |
| the 42 day/ 6 week period after the delivery of a newborn while the woman's body is recoverying | puerperium |
| pain during intercourse for a woman | dyspareunia |
| condition where vaginal muscles go into the painful spasms | vaginismus |
| measuring a pelvic opening to determine if it is large enough to deliver a child | pelvimetry |
| disorder from pregnancy in which she suffers swollen hands and feet, increased b/p, proteinuria and possible seizures | pregancy induced hypertension |
| placenta separates suddenly from the uterine wall | abruptio placenta |
| condition where the placenta is located too close to or over the cervix | placenta previa |
| first pregancy | primigravida |
| more than one pregnancy | multigravida |
| pregnant | gravida |
| woman who has never delivered a viable child (over 28 weeks of gestation) whether still born or live | nullipara |
| a woman who has delivered one viable child whether still born or live | primipara |
| a woman who has delivered more than one viable child whether born live or still born | multipara |
| viable fetus | over 28 weeks of gestation |
