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Vulva
External sex organs of the female, including the mons, major
and minor lips, clitoris and opening of vagina.
TERM 2
Mons
DEFINITION 2
Cushion of fatty tissue located over the females pubic bone.
TERM 3
Labia Majora
DEFINITION 3
Two outer folds of skin covering the minor lips, clitoris,
urinary meatus, and vaginal opening.
TERM 4
Labia Minora
DEFINITION 4
Two inner folds of skin that join above the clitoris and extend
along the sides of the vaginal and urethral opening.
TERM 5
Prepuce
DEFINITION 5
In the female, tissue of the upper vulva that covers the
clitoral shaft.
Bartholins
Small glands located in the opening through the minor lips
that produce some secretion during sexual arousal.
TERM 7
Urinary Meatus
DEFINITION 7
Opening through which urine passes from the urethra to the
outside of the body.
TERM 8
Introitus
DEFINITION 8
The outer opening of the vagina.
TERM 9
Clitoris
DEFINITION 9
Sexually sensitive organ found in the female vulva; it
becomes engorged with blood during arousal.
TERM 10
Glans
DEFINITION 10
In the male, the sensitive head of the penis;
In the female, the sensitive head of the clitoris, visible
between the upper folds of the minor lips.
Vaginismus
Involuntary spasm of the outer vaginal musculature, making
penetration of the vagina difficult or impossible.
TERM 17
Pubococcygeus (PC) Muscle
DEFINITION 17
Party of the supporting musculature of the vagina that is
involved om orgasmic response and over which a woman
can exert some control.
TERM 18
Hymen
DEFINITION 18
Membranous tissue that can cover part of the vaginal
opening.
TERM 19
Imperforate Hymen
DEFINITION 19
Condition in which the hymen has no natural openings.
TERM 20
Fibrous Hymen
DEFINITION 20
Condition in which the hymen is composed of unnaturally
thick, tough tissue.
Acute Urethral Syndrome
Infection or irritation of the urethra.
TERM 22
Cystitis
DEFINITION 22
A non sexually transmitted infection of the urinary bladder.
TERM 23
Interstitial cystitis (IC)
DEFINITION 23
A chronic bladder inflammation that can cause debilitating
discomfort and interfere with sexual enjoyment.
TERM 24
E. Coli
DEFINITION 24
Bacteria naturally living in the human colon that often cause
urinary tract infection.
TERM 25
Vulodynia
DEFINITION 25
A medical condition characterized by pain and burning in the
vulva and outer vagina.
Uterus
Muscular organ of the female reproductive system; a
fertilized egg implants itself within the uterus.
TERM 32
Cervix
DEFINITION 32
Lower neck of the uterus that extends into the back part of
the vagina
TERM 33
Isthmus
DEFINITION 33
Narrowed portion of the uterus just above the cervix
TERM 34
Fundus
DEFINITION 34
The broad top portion of the uterus.
TERM 35
OS
DEFINITION 35
Opening in the cervix that leans into the hollow interior of the
uterus.
Perimetrium
Outer covering of the uterus
TERM 37
Mynometrium
DEFINITION 37
Middle, muscular layer of the uterine wall.
TERM 38
Endometrium
DEFINITION 38
Interior lining of the uterus; the innermost of 3 layers.
TERM 39
Pap Smear
DEFINITION 39
Medical test that examines a smear of cervical cells to detect
any cellular abnormalities.
TERM 40
Ovaries
DEFINITION 40
Pair of female gonads, located in the abdominal cavity, that
mature ova and produce female hormones.
Cervical Intraepithelial (CIN)
Abnormal, precancerous cells sometimes identified in a pap
smear.
TERM 47
Invasive Cancer of the Cervix (ICC)
DEFINITION 47
Advanced and dangerous malignancy requiring prompt
treatment.
TERM 48
Endometrial Hyperlasia
DEFINITION 48
Excessive growth of the inner lining of the uterus
(endometrium)
TERM 49
Endometriosis
DEFINITION 49
Growth of the endometrium out of the uterus into
surrounding organs.
TERM 50
Fibroid Tumors
DEFINITION 50
Non malignant growths that commonly grown in uterine
tissues, often interfering with uterine function.
Hysterctomy
Surgical removal of all or party of the uterus.
TERM 52
Prolapse of the Uterus
DEFINITION 52
Weakening of the supportive ligaments of the uterus, causing
it to protrude into the vagina.
TERM 53
Urinary Incontience
DEFINITION 53
Leaking of urine from the bladder, often when the bladder is
stressed by muscular pressure, sometimes caused when a
prolapsed uterus pushes against it.
TERM 54
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
DEFINITION 54
A disorder of the ovaries that can produce a variety of
unpleasant physical symptoms, often because of elevated
testosterone levels.
TERM 55
Areola
DEFINITION 55
Darkened, circular area of skin surrounding the nipple of the
breast.
Lumpectomy
Surgical removal of a breast lump, along with a small amount
of surrounding tissues.
TERM 62
Menstrual Cycle
DEFINITION 62
The hormonal interactions that prepare a woman's body for
possible pregnancy at roughly monthly intervals.
TERM 63
Menarche
DEFINITION 63
Onset of menstruation at puberty.
TERM 64
Menopause
DEFINITION 64
Time in midlife when mensuration ceases.
TERM 65
Gonadotropin- Releasing Hormones (GnRH)
DEFINITION 65
Hormone from the hypothalamus that stimulates the release
of FSH and LH by the pituitary.
Follicle- Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Pituitary hormone that triggers ovulation in the ovaries and
stimulates sperm production in the testes.
TERM 67
Ovulation
DEFINITION 67
Release of a mature ovum through the wall of the ovary.
TERM 68
Corpus Luteum
DEFINITION 68
Cell cluster of the follicle that remains after the ovum is
released; secretes hormones that help regulate the
menstrual cycle.
TERM 69
Progesterone
DEFINITION 69
Ovarian hormone that cause the uterine lining the thicken.
TERM 70
Menstruation
DEFINITION 70
Phase of the menstrual cycle in which the inner uterine lining
breaks down and sloughs off; the tissue, along with some
blood, flows out through the vagina; also called the period.
Osteroperoisis
Disease caused by loss of calcium from the bones in
postmenopausal women, leading to brittle bones and
stooped posture.
TERM 77
Hot Flash
DEFINITION 77
A flushed, sweaty feeling in the skin caused by dilated blood
vessels; often associated with menopause.
TERM 78
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
DEFINITION 78
Treatment of the physical changes of menopause by
administering dosages of the hormones estrogen and
progesterone.
