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58 Cards in this Set
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Papilla
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Any small nipple-shaped projection
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Corpus Luteum
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Empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell; literally means yellow(luteum) body(corpus)
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Hysterectomy
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Hyster-uterus, womb
ectomy-removal; excision |
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Parturition
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Act of giving birth
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Leukorrhea
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Leuk-white
rrhea-flow;discharge |
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Menarche
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Beginning of the first menstrual period during puberty
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Retroflexion
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Retro-backward
flex-to bend ion-process |
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Preeclampsia
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Condition during pregnancy or shortly thereafter, marked by hypertension, proteinuria, and edema
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Laparoscopy
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Lapar-Abdominal wall; abdomen
scopy-visual examination |
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Cauterization
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Burning of abnormal tissue with chemicals or an electrically heated instrument
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Adenexa Uteri
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Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments
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Amnion
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Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus
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Areola
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Dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
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Bartholin glands
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Small mucus-secreting exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice (opening to outside of the body)
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Cervix
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Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus
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Chorion
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Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo; it forms the fetal part of the placenta
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Clitoris
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Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra
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Coitus
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Sexual intercourse; copulation
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Cul-de-sac
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Region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus
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Embryo
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Stage in prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks
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Endometrium
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Inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus
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Estrogen
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Hormone produced by the ovaries; promotes female secondary sex characteristics
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Fallopian Tube
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One pair of ducts through which the ovum from which the embryo develops
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Fetus
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Stage in development from 8 weeks to birth
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Fimbriae
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Finger- or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes
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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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Secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell(ovum)
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Gamate
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Male or female sexual reproductive cell; sperm cell or ovum
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Genitalia
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Reproductive organs; also called genitals
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Gestation
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Period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
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Gonad
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Female or male reproductive organ that produces sex cells and hormones; ovary or testis
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Gynecology
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Study of the female reproductive organs including the breasts
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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
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Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating (-tropin) the mother's ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone
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Hymen
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Mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina
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Labia
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Lips of the vagina; labia majora are the larger, outermost lips, and libia minora are the smaller, innermost lips
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Lactiferous ducts
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Tubes that carry milk within the breast
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Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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Hormone produced by the pituitary gland; promotes ovulation
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Mammary Papilla
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Nipple of the breast. A papilla is any small nipple-shaped projection
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Menopause
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Gradual ending of menstruation
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Menstruation
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Monthly shedding of the uterine lining. The flow of blood and tissue normally discharged during menstruation is called the menses (Latin mensis means month)
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Myometrium
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Muscle layer of the uterus
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Neonatology
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Branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn (neonate)
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Obstetrics
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Branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth
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Orifice
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An opening
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Ovarian Follicle
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Developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary. Only about 400 of these sacs mature in a woman's lifetime
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Ovary
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One of a pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis. Ovaries are almond-shaped, about the size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells (ova) and hormones
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Ovulation
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Release of the ovum from the ovary
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Ovum
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Egg cell; female gamete
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Perineum
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In females, the area between the anus and the vagina
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Pituitary gland
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Endocrine gland at the base of the brain. It produces hormones to stimulate the ovaries
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Placenta
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Vascular organ that develops in the uterine wall during pregnancy. It serves as a communication between maternal and fetal bloodstreams
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Pregnancy
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Condition in a female of having a developing embryo and fetus in her uterus for about 40 weeks
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Progesterone
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Hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women
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Puberty
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Point in the life cycle at which the ability to reproduce begins; secondary sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced
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Uterine Serosa
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Outermost layer surrounding the uterus
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Uterus
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Hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop, and from which menstruation occurs. The upper portion is the fundus; the middle portion is the corpus; and the lowermost, neck-like portion is the cervix
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Vagina
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Muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body
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Vulva
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External female genitalia; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice
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Zygote
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Fertilized egg cell
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