Med Term Ch 14

external surface region between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx

structure that surrounds, protects and supports the testicles

egg shaped glands that produce sperm

where sperm are formed

coiled tube at the upper part of each testicle, narrows to form the vas deferenes

extends upward from the epididymis and is attached to each testicle

head of the penis

glands that secrete substance to nourish the sperm cells

lies under the bladder and surrounds the end of the urethra in the region where the vas deferens enters the urethra

Cowper's gland, secrete a fluid known as pre ejaculate

inflammation of the glans penis

narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it cannot be retracted to expose the glans penis

bent or curved penis

decrease in the male testosterone

absence of 1 or both testicles

undescended testicle

fluid filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles

painful erection for more than 4 hrs

cyst in the epididymis and filled with milky fluid containing sperm

sharp pain in the scrotum caused by twisting of the vas deferens and blood vessels leading to the testicle

knot of varicose veins in one side of the scrotum

endoscopic surgery to move an undescended testicle into its normal position in the scrotum

sterilization procedure in which a small portion of the vas deferens is surgically removed

performed as an attempt to restore fertility to a vasectomized male

makes up the vulva

vaginal lips that protect the other external genitalia and the urethral meatus

produce a mucus secretion to lubricate the vagina

exterior opening of the vagina

milk producing glands that develop during puberty

milk ducts, carry milk from the mammary glands to the nipple

fluid filled sac containing a single ovum

female gametes

funnel shaped opening into the fallopian tube near the ovary

fringed finger like extension in the opening of the fallopian tube

pear shaped organ with muscular walls and a mucous membrane lining filled with a rich blood supply of blood vessels

body of the uterus is bent forward

3 major anatomic areas of the uterus

bulging rounded part above the entrance of the fallopian tube

body of the uterus

narrow portion of the cervix that extends into the vagina

tough membranous outer layer of the uterus

muscular middle layer of the uterus

inner layer of the uterus

muscular tube lined with mucosa that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body

beginning of the menstrual function

normal termination of the menstrual function

the transition phase between regular periods and no periods at all

absence of ovulation when it would be normally expected

myoma, benign tumor composed of muscle and fibrous tissue that occurs in the wall of the uterus

pelvic floor hernia

precancerous lesions, growth of abnormal cells in the cervix, which are detected by a pap smear

tearing or laceration of the vaginal wall

profuse, whitish mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina

vaginal thrush/yeast infection

severe itching of the female genitalia

chronic burning, pain during intercourse, itching or stinging irritation of the vulva

round firm rubbery mass that arises from excess growth of glandular and connective tissue in the breat

production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding

abnormal absence of menstrual periods for 3 or more months

pain caused by uterine cramps during menstrual period

excessive amount of menstrual flow

small amount of menstrual flow

intermenstrual bleeding

infrequent or very light menstruation in a woman

severe emotional and physical problems that are closely linked to the menstrual cycle

direct visual exam of the tissue of the cervix and vagina

tissue taked from lining of the uterus for exam

radiographic exam of the uterus and fallopian tubes

direct visual exam of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tube

pap smear

surgical removal of a fallopian tube and ovary

sterilization procedure in which the fallopian tube are sealed or cut

surgical fixation of a prolapsed vagina to a surrounding structure

surgical removal of a cone shaped specimen of tissue from the cervix

D & C, surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrium of the uterus is scraped away

surgical removal of uterine fibroids

thin outer membrane that encloses the embryo

woman who has never been pregnant

woman who has never borne a viable child

woman during her first pregnancy

woman who has borne one viable child

woman who has given birth two or more time

time from the delivery of the placenta to approx 6 weeks after delivery

postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for 4-6 weeks after childbirth

return of the uterus to normal size

specialized form of milk that delivers essential nutrients

greasy substance that protects the fetus in utero

greenish material that collects in the intestine of a fetus

scale to evaluate a newborns status

hypertension, edema, and proteinuria as complications of pregnancy

serious form of preeclampsia, with convulsions and sometimes coma

surgical puncture with a needle to obtain a specimen of amniotic fluid

radiographic study to measure the dimensions of the pelvis to evaluate its capacity to allow passage of the fetus thru the birth canal

incision made thru the perineum to enlarge the vaginal orifice to prevent tearing of the tissues as the infant moves out of the birth canal

surgical suturing to repair an episiotomy

neck, cervix

vagina

pregnant

woman, female

uterus

breat

menstruation

none

egg, ovum

ovary

to give birth

surgical fixation

fallopian tube

testicle, testes

vagina