Medical Terminology Chapter 8

Chapter 8
Medical Terminology
Female Reproductive System

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Adnexa uteri
Fallopian tuves, ovaries, and supporting ligaments
Amnion
Inntermost membranous sac surrounding the breast niple
Areola
Dark pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
Bartholin glands
Small mucus secreting exocring glands at the vaginal opening
Cervix
Lower, neck like portion of the uterus
Chorion
Outermost layer of the 2 membranes surrounding the enbryo
Clitoris
Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the gemale urethra
Coitus
Sexual intercourse
Corpus luteum
Empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell
Cul-de-sac
Region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus
Embryo
Stage in the prenatal development from 2-8 weeks
Endometrium
Innter, mucous membrane lining of the uterus
Estrogen
Hormone produced by the ovaries
Fallopian tube
One of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus
Fertilization
Union of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops