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the two glands below the prostate that secrete a sticky fluid that becomes a component of semen

long duct coiled on top of each testis that transports and stores mature spermatozoa

external male organ used in urination and sexual intercourse

bulbous tip at the end of the penis

layer of skin that covers the glans penis in uncircumcised males

gland that surrounds the top of the urethra (immediately below the bladder) that secretes a fluid that becomes part of semen

sac that is suspended on either side of and behind the penis that encloses the testes and epididymis

viscous fluid containing spermatozoa and secretions of the testes and seminal glands, prostate and bulbourethral glands

two glands behind the urinary bladder that produce seminal fluid which becomes a component of semen

coiled tubes in the testes in which spermatozoa are formed

male reproductive (sex) cell produced by the testes that can fertilize an ovum in a female to produce offspring

male reproductive gland (found in pairs) located in the scrotum that produces spermatozoa and testosterone

male hormone produced by the testes

ducts that carry spermatozoa from the epididymis to the urethra

male

glans penis

epididymis

testis, testicle

prostate

sperm, spermatozoon

duct, vessel, vas deferens

fluid-filled sac (seminal vesicle)

without, not

hidden

herniation, protrusion

originating, producing

condition of

sone, calculus

destruction, breakdown, separation

disease

surgical fixation

surgical repair, reconstruction

flow, discharge

surgical opening

incision

pertaining to the glans penis

sexual intercourse

sheath for the penis worn during intercourse for prevention of conception or infection

expulsion of sperm from the male urethra

pertaining to the epididymis

pertaining to the prostate

period of development when secondary sex characteristics develop and the ability to reproduce begins

pertaining to sperm

agent that kills spermatozoa

pertaining to a testicle

disease found only in males

condition of being without a testis or testes

absence of sperm; inability to produce sperm

inflammation of the glans penis

abnormal discharge of the prostate gland

enlargement of the prostate gland

condition of hidden testis (or testes); failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum before birth

inflammation of the epididymis

inability of a male to attain or maintain an erection

accumulation of fluid in the scrotum

scanty production of sperm

inflammation of a testis or testicle

development of abnormal scar tissue, or plaques, in tissue inside the penis, causing bending of an erect penis

narrowing of the opening of the prepuce that prevents it from being drawn back over the glans penis

abnormal persistent erection of the penis

inflammation of the prostate

stone or calculus in the prostate

discharge from the prostate

cyst in the epididymis containing spermatozoa

twisting of the spermatic cord, causing a decrease in blood flow to the penis

enlargement of veins in the spermatic cord

disease of the immune system caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

bacterial sexually transmitted disease that can occur with no symptoms (sometimes referred to as the silent sexually transmitted disease) until it progresses to where it damages organs; the most common STD in the United States

a wartlike lesion on the genitals

inflammatory sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus; symptoms include blisters or ulcerative lesions on the genitals

contagious, inflammatory, sexually transmitted disease affecting mucous membranes of the genitals and urinary system

a virus that weakens the body's immune system and can cause AIDs

viral sexually transmitted disease that causes genital warts and other symptoms

a communicable disease spread from one person to another primarily through sexual contact

bacterial sexually transmitted disease that causes sores called chancres; can spread to other parts of the body

blood test that measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen in the blood to screen for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate cancer

assessment done by inserting a finger into the male rectum to determine the size and shape of the prostate through the rectal wall

ultrasound imaging of the prostate done through the rectum

surgical repair or reconstruction of the glans penis

excision of the prepuce (foreskin) from the penis

excision of an epididymis

excision of a testis

surgical fixation of a testis; used to bring an undescended testicle into the scrotum

incision into a testis

surgical repair or reconstruction of a testis

surgical procedure to place a penile prosthesis for patients with erectile dysfunction

excision of the prostate

incision to remove a stone from the prostate

removal of prostatic tissue through the urethra using a resectoscope; used for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia

excision of a segment of the vas deferens to cause male sterility

creation of a new opening using an incision between two pieces of vas deferens to reverse the effects of a vasectomy

excision of a seminal vesicle

drug used for the treatment of infection by a retrovirus, primarily human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

drug used specifically for treating viral infections

drug used to treat erectile dysfunction

drug used to open blood vessels; may be used to benign prostatic hypertrophy and erectile dysfunction

medical specialty focusing on the study and treatment of conditions of the urinary system and male reproductive system

physician who specializes in urology

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

benign prostatic hyperplasia; benign prostatic hypertropy

digital rectal examination

erectile dysfunction

human immunodeficiency virus

human papillomavirus

prostate-specific antigen

sexually transmitted disease

transrectal ultrasound

transurethral incision of the prostate

transurethral resection of the prostate

veneral disease

female organs of milk secretion

pigmented are around the breast nipple

channels that carry breast milk to the nipple

glands in the breast that make breast milk

modified sweat glands located in the breasts that prepare for milk production in anticipation of the birth of a fetus

breast nipple

external and internal organs of reproduction

rounded mound of fatty tissue that cover the pubic bone

pair of oval reproductive glands attached to the uterus, which produce hormones and release ova

temporary endocrine gland formed in the ovary that secretes progesterone during the second half of the menstrual cycle

fluid-filled sacs in the ovaries, each containing an immature ovum

an immature ovum contained in a follicle

an egg cell

surface area between the thighs extending from the coccyx to the pubis that includes the anus posteriorly and the external genitalia anteriorly

tubular structures that carry the ovum from the ovary to the uterus

finger-like extensions of the salpinx that drape over the ovary

pear-shaped organ located in the middle of the pelvis that supports a growing fetus and is the site of menses

appendages or adjunct parts; the adnexa of the uterus consist of the salpinges, ovaries, and the ligaments that hold them together

inner lining of the uterus

thick, muscular, middle layer of the uterus

outer layer of the uterus that covers the body of the uterus and part of the cervix

tubular, lower portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina

opening of the cervical canal

dome-shaped top portion of the uterus that lies above the entrance of the salpinges

muscular tube projecting inside a female that connects the uterus to the outside of the body

glands that keep the vaginal mucosa moist and provide lubricant for the vagina during sexual intercourse

opening of the vagina

the female external genital organs

small (less than 2 cm) mass of erectile tissue in females that responds to sexual intercourse

two sets of skin folds that serve to cover the female external genital organs and tissues

part of the labia that covers and protects the female external genital orgnas

inner folds of the labia that surround the openings to the vagina and urethra

inner layer of membrane surrounding the fetus and containing the amniotic fluid

fluid that encases the fetus and provides a cushion for the fetus as the mother moves

outermost membrane surrounding the fetus

instant at which the spermatozoa and egg unite

thinning of the cervix in preparation for delivery

fertilized ovum from the time of implantation in the uterus until about the eighth week of gestation

developing embryo from the eighth week of gestation until delivery

an organism's reproductive cell, such as sperm or egg cells

hormone secreted by the fertilized ovum soon after conception

production of breast milk by the mammary glands after childbirth

discharges from the vagina of mucus, blood and tissue debris following childbirth

temporary organ implanted in the uterus through which the fetus receives nutrients and oxygen from the mother's blood ans passes waste

state of a female after conception and until delivery

lactation-stimulating hormone

cord composed of blood vessels and connective tissue that is connected to the fetus from the placenta

cell resulting from the union of a sperm and oocyte

neck, cervix (neck of uterus)

woman

uterus

menstruation

muscle

ovary

pelvis, pelvic cavity

perineum

salpinx, fallopian tube

vagina

vulva

amnion

head

chorion

embryo, immature form

fetus

fundus

milk

from conception to birth

pregnancy

water, fluid

breast, mammary gland

birth

scanty, few

umbilicus, avel

pubis

labor, birth

before

painful, difficult, abnormal

outer, outside

in, within

small

many

new

nulli

many, much

post

above

beginning

weakness

puncture to aspirate

condition of

measurement of

childbirth, labor

formation, growth

flowing forth

suture

process of examining, examination

pertaining to the abdomen and pelvis

pertaining to the chorion

existing at birth

pertaining to or containing cysts

the day of birth of a patient

pertaining to an embryo

pertaining to or composed of endometrium

the date at which an infant is expected to be born, calculated from the date of the mother's last menstrual period

pertaining to a fetus

pertaining to pregnancy

a pregnant woman

in an artificial environment

within the uterus

the date indicating the first day of a patient's last menstrual period

greenish-black first stool of a newborn

a girl's first menstrual period

cyclic shedding of endometrial lining and discharge of bloody fluid from the uterus; occurs approximately every 28 days

pertaining to to the period immediately succeeding birth and continuing through the first 28 days of life

a newborn infant

a woman who has never conceived a child

a woman who has never given birth to a child

pertaining to an ovary

a woman who has given birth

pertaining to the pelvis

pertaining to the perineum

the period of time after birth

the period of time preceding birth

a woman who has had one pregnancy

above the pubic bone

across or through the abdomen

across or through the vagina

the birth of an infant who has died before delivery

pertaining to the uterus

the presence of endometrial tissue growing through the myometrium

absence of menstrual bleeding

inflammation of the vagina due to the thinning and shrinking of the tissues, as well as decreased lubrication

infection of the vagina caused by the disruption of the normal balance of bacteria, in which "good" bacteria is replaced by "harmful" bacteria

development of abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix

inflammation of the cervix

difficult or painful menstruation

condition of experiencing pain during sexual intercourse

the presence of endometrial tissue somewhere other than in the lining of the uterus

inflammation of the breast(s)

inflammation of the endometrium

pain in the breast(s)

permanent cessation of menses

irregular or excessive bleeding during menstruation

irregular bleeding from the uterus between menstruation

benign growth that develops from the uterus between menstrual periods

inflammation of the female pelvic organs (ovaries, salpinges, and uterus) caused by infection by any of several microorganisms, such as gonococci and chlamydia

hormone secretion disorder in women, characterized by irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, obesity, and numerous other symptoms

inflammation of the salpinx

a communicable disease spread from one person to another primarily through sexual contact

protrusion of the uterus into or through the vagina

chronic vulvar discomfort with complaints of burning and superficial irritation

expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before viability

abortion without expulsion of all the products of conception

premature detachment of a normally situated placenta

painless uterine contractions that happen throughout pregnancy

pregnancy in which the buttocks of a baby present at the bottom of the uterus, while the head remains in the upper part of the uterus

difficult childbirth

seizures or coma in a patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension

a pregnancy that occurs when the egg implants itself outside the uterus

diabetes that develops or first occurs during pregnancy

inability of a couple to conceive, regardless of the cause

loop(s) of umbilical cord around the neck of the fetus, posing risk of intrauterine hypoxia, fetal distress, or death

presence of an insufficient amount of amniotic fluid

condition in which the placenta is implanted in the lower segment of the uterus instead of the upper part

form of clinical depression that occurs soon after giving birth

development of hypertension with proteinuria, edema, or both due to pregnancy

slipping of the umbilical cord into the vagina before delivery

spontaneous rupture of the amniotic sac with release of fluid preceding childbirth

infection caused by protozoan parasites transmitted to humans from the droppings of infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman, can affect the fetus in many ways, including profound physical abnormalities

congenital absence of a normal opening, such as the esophagus or anus

failure of an opening or foramen to close between the atria after birth

congenital facial defect of the lip

congenital, chromosomal condition characterized by mental retardation, retarded growth, and various other physical abnormalities

congenital defect in the anterior abdominal wall, usually accompanied by protrusion of the intestines

inability of an infant's liver to metabolize bilirubin; usually disappears within 48 to 72 hours after birth

congenital condition characterized by an abnormally small head; usually associated with mental retardation

congenital herniation at the umbilical cord

failure of a fetal circulatory vessel to close after birth

congenital condition in which the vertebral column does not close properly; usually is accompanied by protrusion of the spinal cord and or meninges

set of four congenital heart defects: ventricular septal defect, pulmonic valve stenosis, malposition of the aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy

congenital abnormality of the X chromosome that alters the development of females

failure of an opening or foramen to close between ventricles after birth

test for bacterium that, if transmitted from the mother, can cause life-threatening infections in newborns

microscopic examination of cells collected from the vagina and cervix to detect abnormal changes (e.g., cancer)

blood test to determine the presence of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) secreted by the fertilized ovum

blood test to determine the risk of having a baby with a birth defect

group of tests to screen for antibodies to four organisms (toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus infection, and herpes simplex) that can be transmitted from mother to fetus and cause congenital infections

transabdominal aspiration of fluid from the amniotic sac to test for certain problems in the fetus

numeric result of a test conducted on an infant immediately after delivery to evaluate a newborn's physical condition quickly

removal of a small piece of placenta tissue from the uterus during early pregnancy to test for fetal abnormalities

a think lighted endoscope inserted into the vagina to allow for direct visualization of the vagina and cervix

visual examination of the tissues of the cervix and vagina

ultrasound done during pregnancy that uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of a fetus, the placenta that nourishes it, and the amniotic fluid that surrounds it

special type of stethoscope used for listening to a fetus in the womb, usually used after about 18 weeks' gestation

x-ray examination of the uterus and salpinges after injection of contrast dye

x-ray examination of the breasts; used to detect breast tumors

ultrasound of the pelvic area

ultrasound using a transducer inserted into the vagina to view the internal female reproductive organs

surgical procedure that repairs a defect in the wall of the vagina

in gynecology, a procedure that uses liquid nitrogen to freeze a section of the cervix to destroy abnormal or precancerous cervical cells

surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrial lining of the uterus is scraped with a curette

surgical excision of the uterus

surgical excision of the uterus and cervix (with or without removal of the ovaries or salpinges) through an incision in the abdomen

surgical excision of the uterus and cervix through an incision deep inside the vagina

gynecologic procedure that uses a thin, low-voltage electrified wire loop to cut out abnormal tissue in the cervix

surgical repair of the breast procedure that raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape the breast

fixation procedure that raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape the breast

surgical removal of myomas

surgical excision of an ovary

appliance of varied form, introduced into the vagina to support the uterus to correct any displacement

surgical excision of a salpinx

surgical excision of a salpinx and an ovary

incision of the uterus

surgical removal of all or part of the vulva

artificial tearing of the amniotic sac to induce or expedite labor

placement of a nonabsorbable suture around an incompetent cervical opening

surgical incision made through the abdominal wall and the uterus to extract the fetus

surgical incision through the perineum to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth

attempt to start the childbirth process artificially by administering a drug to start labor or by puncturing the amniotic sac

process whereby ova are placed in a medium to which spermatozoa are added for fertilization, which produces a zygote; the zygote is then introduced into the uterus with the objective of full-term development

abortion performed for medical reasons (such as when the mother's life is threatened by the pregnancy)

sterilization procedure for women in which the salpinges are tied in two places and the tubes in between the ligations are removed

agent that prevents contraception

administration of hormones (e.g. estrogen, progesterone) to women after menopause or oophorectomy

agent that produces abortion

use of hormone therapy to stimulate the development of mature eggs

hormone that causes contractions and promotes milk release during lactation; also used to induce or stimulate labor

agent used to arrest uterine contractions, often used in an attempt to arrest premature labor contractions

medical specialty concerned with diseases of the female genital tract, as well as endocrinology and reproductive physiology of the female

physician who specializes in gynecology

practice of providing holistic health care to the childbearing woman and newborn

health professional who practices midwifery

hospital department designed for care of critically ill pemature and full-term infants

medical subspecialty of pediatrics concerned with the medical needs of newborn babies through the 28th day of life

pediatrician specializing in obstetrics

medical specialty concerned with childbirth and care of the mother

physician who specializes in obstetrics

medical specialty concerned with the study and treatment of children in health and disease during development from birth through adolescence

medical subspecialty within gynecology and obstetrics that addresses hormonal functioning as it pertains to reproduction as well as the issue of infertility

physician who practices reproductive endocrinology

abortion

chorionic villus sampling

dilation and curettage

date of birth

estimated date of confinement

estimated date of delivery

gynecologist; gynecology

human chorionic gonadotrophin

hormone replacement therapy

hysterosalpingogram

in vitro fertilization

loop electrosurgical excision procedure

last menstrual period

neonatal intensive care unit

obstetrics; obstetrician

pelvic inflammatory disease

spontaneous abortion

sexually transmitted disease

therapeutic abortion

total abdominal hysterectomy