front 1 Often referred to as male menopause, __________ is marked by the decrease of the male hormone testosterone. | back 1 andropause |
front 2 In abruptio __________ , the placenta separates from the uterine wall prematurely before the birth of the fetus. | back 2 placentae |
front 3 A/An __________ score is a scale of 1 to 10 to evaluate a newborn infant's physical status at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. | back 3 Apgar |
front 4 The condition known as __________ is the inflammation of the epididymis that is frequently caused by the spread of infection from the urethra or the bladder. | back 4 epididymitis |
front 5 A/An __________ is a knot of varicose veins in one side of the scrotum. | back 5 varicocele |
front 6 The absence of sperm in the semen is known as __________ . | back 6 azoospermia |
front 7 The __________ cord extends upward from the epididymis and is attached to each testicle. | back 7 spermatic |
front 8 Bacterial __________ is a condition in women in which there is an abnormal overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina. | back 8 vaginosis |
front 9 The sexually transmitted disease (STD) __________ can be detected through the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) blood test before lesions appear. | back 9 syphilis |
front 10 The structures of the female external genitalia are collectively known as the __________ . | back 10 vulva |
front 11 The __________ is the tough membrane outer layer of the uterus. | back 11 perimetrium |
front 12 The term __________ describes the beginning of the menstrual function during puberty. | back 12 menarche |
front 13 A/An __________ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders and diseases of children. | back 13 pediatrician |
front 14 The term __________ describes an accumulation of pus in the fallopian tube. | back 14 pyosalpinx |
front 15 Cervical __________ is the growth of abnormal cells in the cervix that can be detected by a Pap smear. | back 15 dysplasia |
front 16 A/An __________ is the surgical removal of uterine fibroids. | back 16 uterine myomectomy |
front 17 A profuse, whitish mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina is known as __________ . | back 17 leukorrhea |
front 18 Pruritus __________ is a condition characterized by severe itching of the external female genitalia. | back 18 vulvae |
front 19 An abnormal absence of menstrual periods for 3 or more months is known as __________ . | back 19 amenorrhea |
front 20 Excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals is known as __________ . | back 20 menometrorrhagia |