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What is the medical term for the cervix?
cervic/o
What does the prefix gynec/o refer to?
female
What does men/o refer to in medical terminology?
menstruation
What is the meaning of the suffix -gravida?
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What does colp/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 does test/i stand for?
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What does hyster/o mean?
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What does vagin/o refer to?
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What does -para mean?
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What is the term that describes the inner layer of the uterus?
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What is the term for the finger-like structures of the fallopian tube that catch the ovum?
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What does the term perimenopause refer to?
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What is the medical term for a yeast infection?
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What is the term for the fluid that carries blood, oxygen, and nutrients from the placenta to the developing child?
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Peyronie's disease causes a sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection.
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Braxton Hicks contractions are the first true labor pains.
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An Apgar score is an evaluation of a newborn infant's physical status at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.
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Breast augmentation is mammoplasty that is performed to reduce breast size.
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An ectopic pregnancy is a potentially dangerous condition in which a fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus.
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What is the medical term for an inflammation of the cervix usually caused by an infection?
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What is the term that describes an accumulation of pus in the fallopian tube?
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What is the term for the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis?
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What does the term amenorrhea refer to?
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What is the medical term for abdominal pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period?
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What is the term for an examination of cells retrieved from the placenta between the 8th and 10th weeks of pregnancy?
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What do you call the dark-pigmented area surrounding the nipple?
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What is the term for an inflammation of the lining of the vagina?
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What describes pain in the vagina?
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What is the medical term for the surgical repair of one or both testicles?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology - The Reproductive Systems
- Cervic/o refers to the cervix, the lower part of the uterus.
- Gynec/o indicates a relation to female or woman.
- Men/o is associated with menstruation.
- -gravida signifies a pregnant state.
- Colp/o pertains to the vagina.
- Ov/o denotes an egg or ovum.
- Ovari/o indicates the ovary.
- Test/i relates to testicles, where sperm is produced.
- Hyster/o refers to the uterus.
- Vagin/o is another term for vagina.
- Mast/o signifies breast-related terminology.
- Nulli- means none or zero.
- -pexy indicates surgical fixation of organs.
- -para relates to giving birth.
- Salping/o pertains to the fallopian tube.
Key Terms and Definitions
- Endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus.
- Zygote is the single cell formed after conception.
- Bartholin's glands produce mucus for vaginal lubrication.
- Fimbriae are the finger-like structures that catch the ovum.
- Perimenopause refers to the transitional phase before menopause.
- Vaginal candidiasis is commonly known as a yeast infection.
- Seminiferous tubules are where sperm formation occurs in testicles.
- Menarche marks the beginning of menstrual periods during puberty.
- Perineum is the area between the vaginal opening and anus in females.
- Ovulation is the release of a mature egg from the ovary.
Structures and Functions
- Lactiferous ducts carry milk from mammary glands to the nipple.
- Scrotum surrounds and protects the testicles.
- Vulva denotes the external female genitalia.
- Foreskin protects the glans of the penis.
- Clitoris is sensitive tissue located near the vaginal opening.
Clinical Terms and Conditions
- Primigravida describes a woman in her first pregnancy.
- Colostrum is the initial milk produced post-birth.
- Cervicitis indicates inflammation of the cervix, often from infections.
- Embryo refers to the developing child from implantation to the 8th week.
- Nullipara is a woman who has never been pregnant.
Procedures and Testing
- Orchiopexy corrects cryptorchidism, a condition of undescended testicles.
- Cesarean section (C-section) is a surgical delivery method.
- Myomectomy involves the surgical removal of uterine fibroids.
- Amenorrhea describes the absence of menstruation.
- Vasectomy is a sterilization procedure for males.
Miscellaneous
- Trichomoniasis is an STD caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.
- Andropause refers to the decrease in testosterone in older men.
- Episiotomy is a surgical cut made in the tissue during childbirth to facilitate delivery.
- Placenta previa occurs when the placenta implants low in the uterus, covering the cervix.
- Neonate refers to a newborn infant immediately after birth.
Symptoms and Signs
- Lochia is the discharge following childbirth.
- Dysmenorrhea denotes pain during menstruation.
- Balanitis refers to inflammation of the glans penis.
- Vaginitis is the inflammation of the vaginal lining with common causes being infections.
- Leukorrhea describes a whitish mucus discharge, often due to infection or hormonal changes.
Surgical Terms
- Vaginocele is a hernia that protrudes into the vagina.
- Orchidoplasty involves the surgical repair of testicles.
- Endometritis indicates inflammation of the endometrium.
- Oophoroplasty refers to the surgical repair of an ovary.
- Vaginodynia is the term for pain in the vagina.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the reproductive systems. This quiz covers essential terms and definitions crucial for understanding gynecology and obstetrics. Enhance your familiarity with prefixes, suffixes, and anatomical terms.
