Med Words W4

lower, neck-like portion of uterus

stage in pernatal development from 2-8 weeks

inner mucous membrane lining of the uterus

union of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops

male or female reproductive cell

reproductive organs

period from fertilization of the ovum to birth

female or male reproductive organs that produe sex cells and hormones; ovaries or testes

specialist in female reproductive system

beginning of the 1st menstrual period

gradual ending of menstruation

the middle, muscular layer of the uterine wall

branch or medicine that studies the disorders and care of newborn

developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary

release of the ovum from the ovary

egg cell; female gamete

in females the area between the anus and vagina; in men between the scrotum and anus

endocrine gland at base of brain; produces hormones to stimulate ovaries

vascular organ that develops in the uterine wall during pregnancy; serves as a communication source between maternal and fetal blood streams

external female genitalia; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris and vaginal orifice

fertilized egg

inability of adult male to achieve and erection; impotence

persistent erection of penis

fold of skin covering tip of penis; foreskin

exocrine gland in men at base of UB. Secretes fluid part of semen into the urethra during ejaculation

spermatozoa (sperm cells) and seminal fluid

any procedue that removes an individual's ability to produce or release reproductive cells

lack of bleeding

difficult or painful period

heavy bleeding