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What does 'amni/o' refer to?
What is the meaning of 'bartholin/o'?
What does 'cervic/o' stand for?
What does 'chori/o, chorion/o' refer to?
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What is the definition of 'colp/o'?
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What does 'culd/o' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'episi/o'?
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What does 'galact/o' signify?
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What does 'gynec/o' mean?
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What does 'hyster/o' indicate?
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What is the definition of 'lact/o'?
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What does 'mamm/o' refer to?
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What does 'mast/o' mean?
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What does 'men/o' stand for?
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What is the meaning of 'metr/o, metri/o'?
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What does 'my/o, myom/o' refer to?
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What does 'nat/i' signify?
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What does 'obsteter/o' mean?
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What is the definition of 'o/o'?
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What does 'oophor/o' stand for?
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What does 'ov/o' refer to?
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What does 'ovari/o' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'ovul/o'?
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What does 'perine/o' refer to?
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What does 'phor/o' signify?
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What is the definition of 'salping/o'?
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What does 'uter/o' mean?
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What does 'vagin/o' indicate?
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What does 'vulv/o' stand for?
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Study Notes
Female Reproductive System Combining Forms
- amni/o: Refers to the amnion, a membrane surrounding the embryo.
- bartholin/o: Pertains to the Bartholin gland, responsible for secreting fluids that lubricate the vagina.
- cervic/o: Indicates the cervix, the lower part of the uterus connecting to the vagina.
- chori/o, chorion/o: Relates to the chorion, the outer fetal membrane involved in nutrient exchange.
- colp/o: Represents the vagina, the muscular tubular structure leading to the external genitals.
- culd/o: Refers to the cul de sac, a pouch formed by the peritoneum at the base of the female reproductive tract.
- episi/o: Relates to the vulva, the external female genitalia.
- galact/o: Pertains to milk, specifically in relation to lactation.
- gynec/o: Refers to women or females, often used in terms relating to women's health.
- hyster/o: Indicates the uterus or womb, a key organ in the female reproductive system.
- lact/o: Also pertains to milk, emphasizing the aspect of breastfeeding or milk production.
- mamm/o: Refers to the breast, the glandular organ involved in lactation.
- mast/o: Similarly pertains to the breast and is used in relation to breast tissue or disorders.
- men/o: Relates to the monthly cycle, specifically menstruation (menses).
- metr/o, metri/o: Indicate the uterus, can be used in contexts such as measurements involving the uterus.
- my/o, myom/o: Refers to muscle or muscle tumors, important in discussing uterine fibroids.
- nat/i: Pertains to birth, frequently used in obstetrics.
- obsteter/o: Relates to the fields of pregnancy and childbirth, crucial in prenatal care.
- o/o: Represents an egg, essential in reproductive biology.
- oophor/o: Refers to the ovary, the female reproductive organ producing ova and hormones.
- ov/o: Pertains to an egg, highlighting its role in reproduction.
- ovari/o: Indicates the ovary, similar to oophor/o, focusing on reproductive function.
- ovul/o: Again represents an egg, emphasizing its development during ovulation.
- perine/o: Relates to the perineum, the area between the vagina and anus.
- phor/o: Means "to bear," often used in contexts where pregnancy or childbirth is concerned.
- salping/o: Refers to the fallopian tubes, the passageway for eggs to travel from the ovaries to the uterus.
- uter/o: Indicates the uterus, a central organ in reproduction and gestation.
- vagin/o: Refers to the vagina, the canal that connects external genitals to the uterus.
- vulv/o: Pertains to the vulva, emphasizing the external aspects of female anatomy.
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Test your knowledge of combining forms related to the female reproductive system. This quiz covers key terms that are essential for understanding anatomy and physiology in women's health. Perfect for medical students or anyone interested in gynecology.