Female Reproductive System Combining Forms

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What does 'amni/o' refer to?

Breast

Amnion (correct)

Uterus

Vagina

What is the meaning of 'bartholin/o'?

Ovary

Vagina

Bartholin gland (correct)

Uterus

What does 'cervic/o' stand for?

Uterus

Neck

Cervix (correct)

Birth

What does 'chori/o, chorion/o' refer to?

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What is the definition of 'colp/o'?

Vagina Signup and view all the answers

What does 'culd/o' mean?

Cul de sac Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'episi/o'?

Vulva Signup and view all the answers

What does 'galact/o' signify?

Milk Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gynec/o' mean?

Woman, female Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hyster/o' indicate?

Uterus, womb Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'lact/o'?

Milk Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mamm/o' refer to?

Breast Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mast/o' mean?

Breast Signup and view all the answers

What does 'men/o' stand for?

Menstruation Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'metr/o, metri/o'?

Uterus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'my/o, myom/o' refer to?

Muscle, muscle tumor Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nat/i' signify?

Birth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'obsteter/o' mean?

Pregnancy and childbirth Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'o/o'?

Egg Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oophor/o' stand for?

Ovary Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ov/o' refer to?

Egg Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ovari/o' mean?

Ovary Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'ovul/o'?

Egg Signup and view all the answers

What does 'perine/o' refer to?

Perineum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phor/o' signify?

To bear Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'salping/o'?

Fallopian tubes Signup and view all the answers

What does 'uter/o' mean?

Uterus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vagin/o' indicate?

Vagina Signup and view all the answers

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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