Clitoris
Greek
Erectile organ of the vulva
Cervix
Lower part of the uterus
Estro
Woman
Estrogen- generic term for hormones that stimulate female secondary sex characteristics
Fornix
Latin- a vault
Arch-shaped, blind-ended part of the vagina behind and around the cervix
Gynec/o
Woman, female
Gynecology- medical specialty of diseases of the female reproductive tract
Hymen
Greek- membrane
Thin membrane partly concluding the vaginal orifice
Labium
Greek- lip
Fold of the vulva
Majus
Latin- greater
Bigger or greater, e.g. The labia majora
Minus
Latin- smaller
Smaller or lesser, e.g. The labia minora
Mons pubis
Mountain/ pubic bone
Fleshy pad with pubic hair, overlaying the pubic bone
Ovary
Latin- egg
One o the paired female reproductive glands
Gest
Pregnancy
Progesterone- hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy
Vagina
Latin- sheath
The female genital canal extending from the uterus to the vulva
Vulva
Latin- wrapper or covering
Female external genitalia
Pareun
Lying beside, sexual intercourse
Dyspareunia- pain during sexual intercourse
Tampon
French- plug
Plug or pack in a cavity to absorb or stop bleeding
Vestibul
Entrance
Vestibulectomy- surgical excision of the vulva
Drome
Latin- running
syndrome (AIDS)- combination of signs and symptoms associated with a particular disease process
Chancre
Latin- cancer
Primary lesion of syphillis
Chlamydia
Latin- cloak
An STD caused by infection with chlamydia, a species of bacteria
Condom
Old English- sheath or cover
A sheath or cover for the penis or vagina to prevent conception an infection
Gon/o
Seed
Gonorrhea- specific contagious sexually transmitted infection
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Etiologic agent or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Human papilloma virus
Causes warts on the skin and generalization and can increase the risk for cervical cancer
Molluscum contagiosum
Mollusc- soft
Contagio- transmissible by contact
-STD caused by a virus
Opportunistic infection
An infection that causes disease when the immune system is compromised for other reasons
Replic
Reply
Replication- reproduction to produce an exact copy
Syphilis
Sexually transmitted disease caused by a spirochete
Trich/o
Hair
Trichomonas- a parasite causing an STD
Monas
Single unit
Fallopian tubes
Uterine tubes connected to the fundus of the uterus
Menses
Latin- month
Monthly uterine bleeding
Metri
Uterus
Endometrium- inner lining of the uterus
Fimbria
Latin- fringe
Fringe-like structure
Men
Month
Menarche- first menstrual period
My/o
Muscle
Myometrium- muscle walls of the uterus
Os
Latin- mouth
Opening into a canal, e.g., the cervix
Pubarche
Onset of development of pubic and axillary hair
Thel
Breast, nipple
Thelarche- onset of breast development
Uterus
Latin- womb
Organ in which an eg developed into a fetus
Amenorrhea
Absence or abnormal cessation of menstrual flow
Dysmenorrhea
Painfully and difficult mensturation
Menopause
Permanent ending or menstrual periods
Premenstrual
Pertaining to the time immediately before the menses
Primary
The first disease or symptom, after which others may occur as complications
Secondary
Diseases or symptoms following a primary disease or symptom
Vers
Turn
Anteversion- forward displacement or tilting of a structure (in this case, the uterus)
Colp/o
Vagina
Colpopexy- surgical fixation of the vaginal walls
Cyst/o
Bladder
Cystocele- hernia of the bladder into the vagina
Fibr
Fiber
Fibromyoma- benign neoplasm derived from smooth muscle and containing fibrous muscle tissue
Hyster
Uterus
Hysterectomy- surgical removal of the uterus
Lei/o
Smooth
Leiomyoma- benign neoplasm derived from smooth muscle
Pessary
Greek- an oval or stone
Appliance inserted into the the vagina to support the uterus
Rect/o
Rectum
Rectocele- hernia of the rectum into the vagina
Salping
Tube
Salpingitis- inflammation of the Fallopian tubes
Lat
To take
Ablation- removal of tissue to destroy its function
Coniz
Cone
Conization- surgical excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue
Curett
To cleanse
Curettage- scraping the interior of a cavity
Plas
Development, function
Dysplasia- abnormal tissue formation
Pap test
Examination of cells taken from the cervix
Coitus
Latin- come together
Sexual intercourse
Contra
Against
Diaphragm
Greek- partition or wall
A ring and dome shaped material inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy
Insemination
Introduction of semen into the vagina
Embryo
Greek- a young one
Developing organism from conception until the end of the second month
Fetus
Latin- offspring
Human organism from the end of the eighth week after conception to birth
Implantation
Attachment of a fertilized egg into the endometrium
Placenta
Latin- a cake
Organ that allows metabolic exchange between the mother and the fetus
Amni/o
Fetal membrane
Amniocentesis- removal of amniotic fluid for diagnostic purposes
Chorion
Greek- membrane
The fetal membrane that forms the placenta
Ectop
On the outside, displaced
Ectopic- out of place, not normal position
Oligohydramnios
Too little amniotic fluid
Eclamps
Shining forth
Preeclampsia- hypertension, edema, and proteinuria during pregnancy
Preterm
Baby delivered before 37 weeks if gestation
Vernix caseosa
cheesy substance covering the skin of the fetus
Autolysis
destruction of cells by enzymes within the cells
Efface
Wipe out
Effacement- thinning of the cervix in relation to labor
Episio
Vulva
Episiotomy- surgical incision of the vulva
Gravid
Latin- pregnant
Lochia
Greek- relating to childbirth
Vaginal discharge following childbirth
Para
To bring forth
Multipara- woman who has given birth to two or more children
Nate
Born
Neonate- a newborn infant
Partum
Childbirth
Postpartum- after childbirth
Puer
Child
Puerperium- six week period after birth in which the uterus involuted
Terat/o
Monster, malformed fetus
Teratogen- agent that produces fetal deformities
Breech
Old English- trousers
Buttocks first presentation of the fetus at delivery
Kernicterus
bilirubin staining of the basal nuclei of the brain
Meconium
Greek- a little poppy
The first bowl movement of a newborn
Nuchal cord
French- the back of the nape of the neck
Loop of the umbilical cord around the fetal neck
Placenta abruptio
Latin- to break off
The premature detachment of the placenta
Surfactant
A protein and fat compound that creates surface tension to hold the lung alveolar walls apart
Vertex
Latin- whorl
Topmost point of the vault of the skull
Apoptosis
Programmed normal cell death
Areola
Latin- small area
Circular reddish area surrounding the nipple
Colostrum
Latin- foremilk
The first breast secretion at the end of pregnancy
Volut
Roll up, shrink
Involution- decrease in size
Ifer
To bear, carry
Lactiferous- pertaining to or yielding breast milk
Oxytocin
Pituitary hormone that stimulates the uterus to contract
Galact/o
Milk
Galactorrhea- abnormal flow of milk from the breasts
Gynecomastia
Enlargement of the breast
Paget disease
Scaling, crusting lesion o the nipple, often associated with an underlying cancer of the breast
Stereotactic
A precise three-dimensional method to locate a lesion