CMT Chapter 17 Female reproductive system

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Yellowish mass that forms within the ruptured ovarian follicle after ovulation containing high levels of progesterone and some estrogen.: corpus luteum
Functions as a temporary endocrine gland for the purpose of secreting estrogen and large amounts of progesterone, which wil sustain pregnancy, should it occur, until placenta forms.: corpus luteum
Pouch that is located between the uterus and rectum within the peritoneal cavity. this pouch is formed by 1 of the ligaments that serves as support to the uterus.: cul-de-sac
Lowest part of the abdominal cavity where blood, pus, and other drainage collect.: cul-de-sac
Inner lining of the uterus.: endometrium
One of the female hormones that promotes the development of the female secondary sex characteristics.: estrogen
One of a pair of tubes opening at one end into the uterus and at the other end into the peritoneal cavity, over the ovary.: fallopian tubes
The union of a male sperm and a female ovum: fertilization
The fringelike end of the fallopian tube.: fimbriae
A tense band of mucous membranes at the posterior rim of the vaginal opening: the oint at which the labia minora connect.: fourchette
The dome-shaped central, upper portion of the uterus between the points of insertion of the fallopian tubes.: fundus
A mature sperm or ovum: gamete
A gamete-producing gland, such as an ovary or a testis.: gonads
A mature, fully developed ovarian cyst containing the ripe ovum.: graafian follicles
Branch of medicine that deals with the sudy of diseases and disorders of the female reporductive system.: gynecology
Thin layer of elastic, connective tissue membrane that forms a border around the outer opening of the vagina and may partially cover the vaginal opening.: hymen
Two folds of hairless skin located within the folds of the labia majora. Extends from the clitoris, downward twoard the perineum.: labia minora
Two folds of skin containing fatty tissue & covered with hair that lie on either side of the vaginal opening, extending from the mons pubis to theperineum.: labia majora
Surgical removal of only the tumor and the immediate adjacent breast tissue; a method of tx for breast cancer when detected in the early stage of the disease.: lumpectomy
Female breasts: mammary glands
Surgical removal of the breast as a tx method for breast cancer.: mastectomy
Types of mastectomy: Simple (breast only)
modified radical (breast plus lymph nodes in axilla)
radical (breast, lymph nodes, and chest muscles on affected side.)
Inflammation of the breast.: mastitis
Onset of menstruation; the first menstrual period.: menarche
The permanent cessation (stopping) of the menstrual cycles.: menopause
Menstrual flow; menstruation: menorrhea
Periodic shedding of the lining of the nonpregnant uterus thru a bloody discharge that passes thru the vagina to the outside of the body.: menstruation
Muscular layer of the uterine wall.: myometrium
One of a pair of female goands responsible for producing mature ova and releasing them at monthly interval. also responsible for producing the female hormones, estrogen & progesterone.: ovary
The release of the mature ovum from the ovary, occurring approximately 14 days prior to the beginning of menses: ovulation
Female reporductive cell; female sex cell or egg.: ovum
Area between the vaginal orifice and the anus that consists of muscular and fibrous tissue and serves as support for the pelvic structures.: perineum
Period of intrauterine development of the fetus from conception thru birth. The average pregnancy lasts approximately 40 weeks; also knows as gestational period.: pregnancy
Group of symptoms that include irritablility, fluid retention, tenderness of the breasts, and general felling of depression occurring shortly before the onset of menstruation; also called PMS: premenstrual sydrome
One of the female hormones secreted by the corpus luteum & the placenta. Primarily responsible for the changes that occur in the endometrium in anticipation of a fertilized ovum, & for development of the maternal placenta after implantation of a: progesterone
Period of life at which the ability to reproduce begins; that is in the female,it is the period when the female reporductive organs are fully developed.: puberty
Mature male germ cell; spermatozoon: sperm
Paired male gonads that produce sperm. They are suspended in the scrotal sac in the adult male.: testes
Hollow, pear-shped organ of the female reproductive system that houses the fertilized, implanted ovum as it develops thru-out pregnancy. also the source of monthly menstrual flow from nonpregnant uterus.: uterus
Muscular tube that connects the uterus with the vulva. Approximately 3 inches long, and rests between the bladder and rectum.: vagina
External genitalia that consists of the mons pubis, labia majora, clitoris, labia minora, vestibule, urinary meatus, vaginal orifice, Bartholin's glands, & the perineum.: vulva
Another name for vulva: pudendum
Absence of menstrual flow.: amenorrhea
Painful menstrual flow: dysmenorrhea
Abnormally long or very heavy menstrual periods: menorrhagia
Uterine bleeding at times other than the menstrual periods.: metrorrhagia
Abnormally light or infrequent menstruation.: oligomenorrhea
Methods used to prevent pregnancy.: contraception
Abstain from having vaginal intercourse.: abstinence
Birth control pills, contain synthetic forms of the hormones, estrogen and progesterone, and are taken daily by mouth.: Oral contraceptives
Form of contrception administered intramuscularly, approximately once every 12 weeks.: Depo-Provera injection
Monthly contraceptive injection: Lunelle injection
device that is a small plastic T-shaped object with strings attached to the let of the "T". Inserted into the uterus through the vagina, and remains inplace in the uterus.: intrauterine device (IUD)
Methods of birth control that place physical barriers between the cervix and the sperm so the sperm cannot pass the cervix and enter the uterus.: barrier methods
Flexible, circular rubber discs that fit over the cervix after being inserted through the vagina.: diaphram
inflammation of the cervix: cervicitis
Surgically cutting & tying the fallopian tubes to prevent passage of ova or sperm through the tubes.: tubal ligation
Surgically cutting and tying the vas deferens to prevent the passage of sperm.: vasectomy
Malignant tumor of the breast tissue.: carcinoma of the breast
carcinoma of the breast the originates in the mamary ducts. Most common type.: ductal carcinoma
Removal of only the tumor and the immediate adjacent breast tissue.: lumpectomy
Only the breast is removed: simple mastectomy
Breast is removed and the lymph nodes in the axilla.: modified radical mastectomy
Breast, chest muscles, and lymph nodes in axilla are removed.: radical mastectomy
Malignant tumor of the cervix. One of the most common malignancies of the female reproductive tract.: cervical carcinoma
When a cancer just sits there.: carcinoma in situ
Used to detect early changes in the cervical tissue. Consists of obtaining scrapings from the cervix & examining them under a microscope.: Papanicolaou smear
(Pap smear)
Acute or chronic inflammation of the uterine cervix.: cervicitis
Procedure of freezing eroded tissue.: cryosurgery
Herniation or downward protrusion of the urinary bladder through the wall of the vagina.: cystocele
Malignant tumor of the inner lining of the uterus; also known as adenocarcinoma of the uterus.: endometrial carcinoma
Enlarging the cervical opening and scraping tissue cells from the uterine ling for sampling.: dilatation and curettage
Removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.: hysterectomy
Presence and growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside the endometrium (lining of uterus): endometriosis
Presence of single or multiple fluid-filled cysts that are palpable in the breasts.: fibrocystic breast disease
Benign, fibrous tumor of the uterus.: fibroid tumor
Benign, smooth muscle tumor of the uterus.: leiomyoma
Malignant tumor of the ovaries.: ovarian carcinoma
Benign, globular sacs (cysts) that form on or near the ovaries. May be fluid filled or they may contain semisolid material.: ovarian cysts
Infection of the fallopian tubes; also know as salpingitis.: pelvic inflammatory disease
(PID)
Another name for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): salpingitis
Potentially fatal condition caused by toxin-producing strains of the bacteris, staphylococcus aureus.: toxic shock syndrome
Inflammation of the fagina and the vulva.: vaginitis
Three most common types of vaginitis.: candidiasis
trichomoniasis
bacterial vaginosis
Invasive procedure in which a needle is inserted into an area of the body, such as the breast to w/draw a tissue or fluid sample for microscopic exam & dx.: aspiration biopsy
Procedure in which the woman examines her breasts and surrounding tissue for evidence of any changes that could indicate the possibility of malignancy.: breast self-examination
Visual examination of the vagina and cervix with a colposcope.: colposcopy
Surgical removal of a cone-shaped segment of the cervix for diagnosis or tx; also known as a cone biopsy.: conization
Surgical puncuture thru the posterior wall of the vagina into the cul-de-sac to w/draw intraperitonial fluid for examination.: culdocentesis
Dilatation or widening of the cervical canal with a dilator, followed by scraping of the uterine ling with a curet: dilatation and curettage
D & C
Invasive test for obtaining a sample of endometrial tissue with a small curet, for examination.: endometrial biopsy
X-ray of the uterus and the fallopian tubes, by injecting a contrast material into these structures.: hysterosalpingography
Process of viewing the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope (a thin-walled flexible tube with a telescopic lens and light).: laparoscopy
Process of examining with x-ray the soft tissue of the breast to detect various benign and/or malignant growths before they can be felt.: mammography
Pap smear classification Absence of atypical or abnormal cells (negative): Class I
Pap smear classification Atypcial cells present, but no evidence of malignancy (usually caused by cervical inflammation): Class II
Pap smear classification Cytology suggestive of, but not conclusive for malignancy: Class III
Pap smear classification Cytology strongly suggestive of malignancy: Class IV
Pap smear classification Cytology conclusive for malignancy: Class V
Noninvasive procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to examine the abdomen and pelvis.: pelvic ultrasound
Process of measuring the female pelvis, manually or by x-ray, to determine its adequacy for childbearing.: pelvimetry
AB: abortion
CIS: carcinoma in situ
Cx: cervix
D&C: dilatation and curettage
ECC: endocervical curettage
EMB: endometrial biopsy
ERT: estrogen replacement therapy
GYN: gynecology
HSG: hysterosalpingography
IUD: intrauterine device
LH: luteinizing hormone
LMP: last menstrual period
LSO: left salpingo-oophorectomy
Pap: Papanicolaou smear
Path: pathology
PID: pelvic inflammatory disease
PMS: premenstrual syndrome
RSO: right salpingo-oophorectomy
TAH: total abdominal hysterectomy
TVH: total vaginal hysterectomy

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