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Scrotum |
is the sac-like structure that surrounds, protects, and supports the testicles |
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Spermatogenesis |
is the process of sperm formation Spermat/o- Sperm _genesis- creation |
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glans penis |
aka head of penis, is the sensitive region located at the tip of the penis |
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Prostate gland |
during ejaculation, the prostate gland secretes a thick, alkaline fluid into the semen |
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Balanitis |
is an inflammation of the glans penis that is usually caused by poor hygiene in men who have not had the foreskin removed by circumcision |
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Phimosis |
is a narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it cannot be retracted to expose the penis |
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Peyronie's disease |
aka penile curvature, is a form of sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection |
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Andropause |
which is referred to as ADAM (androgen decline in the aging male) is marked by the decrease of the male hormone testosterone. Begins in the late 40's |
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Cryptochidism |
aka undescended testicle, is a developmental defect in which one or both of the testicles fail to descend into their normal position in the scrotum |
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Hydrocele |
is a fluid-filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles |
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Varicocele |
is a knot of widening varicose veins in one side of the scrotum |
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Azoospermia |
is the absence of the sperm in the semen |
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Oligospermia |
is a sperm count of below 20 million/mL |
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Hematospermia |
is the presence of blood in the seminal fluid |
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Orchidectomy |
also spelled as orchiectomy, is the surgical removal of one or both testicles |
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Orchiopexy |
is the repair of an undescended testicle |
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Genital herpes |
is caused by a herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2 |
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HIV |
is a virus, is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids. |
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Trichomonoiasis |
aka trich, is an infection caused by a parasite |
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Perimetrium |
aka uterine serosa, is the tough, membranous outer layer (Tissues of the uterus) |
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Myometrium |
is the muscular middle layer (Tissues of the uterus) |
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Endometrium |
is the inner layer, and it consists of the specialized epithelial mucosa that is rich in blood vessels (Tissues of the uterus) |
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Menstration |
aka menses, is the normal periodic discharge of the endometrial lining and unfertilized egg from the uterus |
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Menopause |
is the normal termination of the menstrual function in a woman during middle age |
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Perimenopause |
is the term used to designate the transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all |
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Chorion |
is the thin outer membrane that encloses the embryo |
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Placenta |
is a temporary organ that forms within the uterus to allow the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products between the mother and fetus without allowing material blood and fetal blood to mix |
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Nulligravida |
woman who has never been pregnant |
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Nullipara |
woman who has never borne a viable child |
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Primigravida |
woman during her first pregnancy |
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Primipara |
woman who has borne one viable child |
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Multiparous |
woman who has given birth two or more times |
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Labor and delivery |
aka childbirth or parturition, occurs in three stages. 1. Dilation 2. Delivery of the baby 3. Expulsion of the afterbirth |
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Lochia |
is the postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for 4 to 6 weeks after childbirth |
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Colostrum |
is a specialized form of milk that delivers essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that the newborn can digest. |
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Gynecologist |
or GYN, is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system |
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Obstetrician |
or OB, is a physician who specializes in providing medical care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately thereafter |
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Salpingitis |
is an inflammation of a fallopian tube |
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Cervicitis |
is an inflammation of the cervix that is usually caused by an infection |
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Dyspareunia |
is characterized by pain during sexual intercourse |
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Vaginitis |
aka colpitis is an inflammation of the lining of the vagina |
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Galactorrhea |
is the production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding |
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Mastalgia |
aka mastodynia, is pain in the breast |
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Mastitis |
is a breast infection that is caused by bacteria that enter the breast tissue, most frequently during breastfeeding |
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Abrupto placentae |
or placental abruption, is a disorder in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus |
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Placenta previa |
is the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus |
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Colposcopy |
is the direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix and vagina |
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Hysteroscopy |
is the direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes |
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Colpopexy |
aka vaginofixation, is the surgical fixation of a prolapsed vagina to a surrounding structure such as the abdominal wall |
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Conization |
aka cone biopsy, is the surgical removal of a cone-shaped specimen of tissue from the cervix |
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Colporrhaphy |
is the surgical suturing of a tear in the vagina |
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Dilation and curettage |
commonly known as D&C, is a surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrium of the uterus is scraped away |
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Myomectomy |
is the surgical removal of uterine fibroids |
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Hysterectomy |
is the surgical removal of the uterus |
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Total hysterectomy |
aka complete hysterectomy, the uterus and cervix are removed |
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Breast augmentation |
is mammoplasty performed to increase breast size |