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Endocrine and Reproductive Systems flash cards
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Term
AMN =
 Definition
Amniocentesis
Term
BV =
 Definition
Bacterial Vaginosis
Term
C-section =
 Definition
Cesarean Section
Term
HRT =
 Definition
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Term
HPV =
 Definition
Human Papillomaviruses
Term
HYS =
 Definition
Hysteroscopy
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IUD =
 Definition
Intrauterine Device
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NICU =
 Definition
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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PID =
 Definition
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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PMS =
 Definition
Premenstrual Syndrome
Term
STIs, STDs=
 Definition
Sexually Transmitted Infections or Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Term
Bartholin's Glands
 Definition
Paired glands located on either side of the vaginal opening that secrete mucus to lubricate the vulva.
Term
Cowper's Glands
 Definition
These glands play a role in enhancing sperm viability during ejaculation and reducing damage to sperm caused by residual urine.
Term
Hegar's Sign
 Definition
A clinical sign characterized by the softening of the lower uterine segment during early pregnancy. This is used as an early indicator of pregnancy during pelvic exams.
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eu-:
 Definition
Good, normal
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hyper-:
 Definition
Above, excessive
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hypo-:
 Definition
Below, under, deficient
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oxy-:
 Definition
Rapid, sharp, acid
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pan-:
 Definition
All, total
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para-:
 Definition
Around, beside, beyond, abnormal
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poly-:
 Definition
Many or much
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syn-:
 Definition
Joined, together
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tetr-:
 Definition
Four
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tri-:
 Definition
Three
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-drome:
 Definition
Run, running together
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-ectomy:
 Definition
Excision, cut out
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-emia:
 Definition
Condition of the blood
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-ism:
 Definition
State of
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-itis:
 Definition
Inflammation
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-logist:
 Definition
Specialist who studies and treats
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-logy:
 Definition
Study of
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-megaly:
 Definition
Enlarged, enlargement
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-oid:
 Definition
Resembling
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-oma:
 Definition
Tumor
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-pathy:
 Definition
Disease
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-plasia:
 Definition
Condition of, formation, development, growth
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-tomy:
 Definition
Incision, cut into
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aden/o:
 Definition
Gland
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adren/o, adrenal/o:
 Definition
Adrenal glands
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calc/i:
 Definition
Calcium
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cortic/o:
 Definition
Cortex, outer layer of a body organ
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dips/o:
 Definition
Thirst
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endocrin/o:
 Definition
Endocrine
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glyc/o:
 Definition
Sugar
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home/o:
 Definition
Sameness
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kal/i:
 Definition
Potassium
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myx/o:
 Definition
Mucus
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natr/o:
 Definition
Sodium
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parathyroid/o:
 Definition
Parathyroid gland
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pituitar/o:
 Definition
Pituitary gland
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somat/o:
 Definition
Body
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thyr/o, thyroid/o:
 Definition
Thyroid gland
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ALD =
 Definition
Aldosterone
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ACTH =
 Definition
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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ADH =
 Definition
Antidiuretic Hormone
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DKA =
 Definition
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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DM =
 Definition
Diabetes Mellitus
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EPI, Epi =
 Definition
Epinephrine
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FBS =
 Definition
Fasting Blood Sugar
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FSH =
 Definition
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
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GD =
 Definition
Graves’ Disease
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HGH =
 Definition
Human Growth Hormone
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LADA =
 Definition
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
Term
OGTT =
 Definition
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
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RAI =
 Definition
Radioactive Iodine Treatment
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TSH =
 Definition
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
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Addison's Disease
 Definition
A condition caused by adrenal insufficiency, leading to reduced production of cortisol and aldosterone.
Term
Cushing's Syndrome
 Definition
A disorder caused by excessive cortisol levels, often due to a pituitary adenoma or long-term corticosteroid use.
Term
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
 Definition
An autoimmune disorder leading to hypothyroidism due to chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland.
Term
Islets of Langerhans
 Definition
Clusters of endocrine cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin.
Term
a-, an-:
 Definition
Absence of, without
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dys-:
 Definition
Painful, difficult
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endo-:
 Definition
Within
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epi-:
 Definition
Above
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hyper-:
 Definition
Above, excessive
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hypo-:
 Definition
Below
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oligo-:
 Definition
Small amount
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par-:
 Definition
Near
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peri-:
 Definition
Surrounding
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trans-:
 Definition
Through, across, beyond
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-al, -ar:
 Definition
Pertaining to
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-algia:
 Definition
Pain
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-atresia:
 Definition
Occlusion, closure
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-cision:
 Definition
Process of cutting
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-cleisis:
 Definition
Surgical closure
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-ectomy:
 Definition
Excision or surgical removal
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-genesis:
 Definition
Beginning, development, or production
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-gram:
 Definition
Record
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-graphy:
 Definition
Process of recording
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-ia:
 Definition
Diseased state, abnormal state, condition of
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-ic:
 Definition
Pertaining to
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-ism:
 Definition
State of, condition
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-itis:
 Definition
Inflammation
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-logy:
 Definition
Study of
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-lysis:
 Definition
Loosening, dissolution, separating
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-oma:
 Definition
Tumor, mass
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-ous:
 Definition
Pertaining to
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-pathy:
 Definition
Disease
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-pexy:
 Definition
Surgical fixation, suspension
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-plasia:
 Definition
Development, growth
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-plasty:
 Definition
Surgical repair
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-rrhagia:
 Definition
Rapid flow of blood
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-rrhaphy:
 Definition
Suturing, repairing
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-rrhea:
 Definition
Flow, discharge
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-stomy:
 Definition
Creation of a new opening
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-tomy:
 Definition
Cut into, incision
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andr/o:
 Definition
Male
Term
arche/o:
 Definition
First, beginning
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balan/o:
 Definition
Glans penis
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cervic/o:
 Definition
Cervix
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colp/o:
 Definition
Vagina
Term
crypt/o:
 Definition
Hidden
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endometri/o:
 Definition
Endometrium
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epididym/o:
 Definition
Epididymis
Term
episi/o:
 Definition
Vulva
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gonad/o:
 Definition
Gonad
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gyn/o, gynec/o:
 Definition
Woman
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hemat/o:
 Definition
Blood
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hymen/o:
 Definition
Hymen
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hyster/o:
 Definition
Uterus
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leuk/o:
 Definition
White
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mamm/o, mast/o :
 Definition
Breast
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men/o:
 Definition
Menstruation
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metr/i:
 Definition
Uterus
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oophor/o:
 Definition
Ovary
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orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o:
 Definition
Testis, testicle
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pelv/i:
 Definition
Pelvis, pelvic bones, pelvic cavity
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pen/I, phall/o:
 Definition
Penis
Term
perine/o:
 Definition
Perineum
Term
posth/o, preputi/o:
 Definition
Prepuce, foreskin
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prostat/o:
 Definition
Prostate gland
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salping/o:
 Definition
Uterine tube, fallopian tube
Term
scrot/o:
 Definition
Scrotum
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son/o:
 Definition
Sound waves
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sperm/o, spermat/o:
 Definition
Sperm, spermatozoon
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test/o, testicular/o:
 Definition
Testis, testicle
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trachel/o:
 Definition
Cervix
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urethr/o:
 Definition
Urethra
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vagin/o:
 Definition
Vagina
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vas/o:
 Definition
Vas deferens, vessel, duct
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vesicul/o:
 Definition
Seminal vesicle
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vulv/o:
 Definition
Vulva
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