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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive Part 4
This deck covers key medical terminology related to the reproductive system, focusing on conditions, definitions, and descriptions relevant to newborns, male fertility, and sexual health.
describe VERNIX
greasy substance protecting fetus in utero made of sebum & discarded epidermal cells
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Term
Definition
describe VERNIX
greasy substance protecting fetus in utero made of sebum & discarded epidermal cells
define MECONIUM
greenish material in fetus intestines that makes first feces
define PERINATAL
time & events just before, during, & just after birth
define NEONATALOGY
study of disorders of newborns
define VIRILE
having nature/properties/qualities of adult male
define PREMATURE BIRTH
before 37th week
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
describe VERNIX | greasy substance protecting fetus in utero made of sebum & discarded epidermal cells |
define MECONIUM | greenish material in fetus intestines that makes first feces |
define PERINATAL | time & events just before, during, & just after birth |
define NEONATALOGY | study of disorders of newborns |
define VIRILE | having nature/properties/qualities of adult male |
define PREMATURE BIRTH | before 37th week |
define ANDROLOGIST | treat conditions regarding male fertility & sexuality |
advanced maternal age is what | at least 35 yrs |
define NULLIPARA | never borne viable child |
define PRIMIGRAVIDA | during 1st pregnancy |
define PRIMIPARA | borne 1 viable child |
define MULTIPAROUS | born at least 2 kids |
describe APGAR SCORES | 1-10 evaluate physical status 1 & 5 min after birth with values being 0,1, or 2 in 5 criteria (heart rate, respiratory, muscle tone, reflexes, & skin tone); a score 8-10 = best possible conditions |
describe FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS) | teratogen leads to growth abnormalities, mental retardation, brain damage, & socialization difficulty |
define SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME | unexplainable, sudden death between 1 month-1yr of age |
describe BALANITIS | inflammation of glans penis associated w/phimosis bc of poor hygiene & lack of circumcision |
s/s: balantitis | redness, pain, unusual penile discharge |
describe PHIMOSIS | narrowing of foreskin opening where foreskin can't retract to expose glans penis; seen @ birth/childhood |
define ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION | can't achieve or maintain erection |
aka: erectile dysfunction | impotence |
describe PEYRONIE'S DISEASE | form of sexual dysfunction where penis is bent/curved during erection bc of fibrous scar tissue inside penis |
aka: peyronie's disease | penile curvature |
describe PRIAPISM | painful & persistent erection lasting at least 4 hrs not caused by sexual excitement that doesn't go away after sex bc of meds/blood related diseases |
define PREMATURE EJACULATION | climax before/shortly after penetration |
define ANDROPAUSE | male menopause where there is a decrease in testosterone beginning in 40s |
s/s: andropause | low energy, depression, decreased muscle mass, & difficulty sleeping/concentrating |
describe CRYPTORCHIDISM | defect in newborns where one/both testicles fail to descend & if untreated can increase risk for infertility & testicular cancer |
aka: cryptorchidism | undescended testicle |
describe EPIDIDYMITIS | painful inflammation of epididymis from bacterial infection (from STD/UTI) w/dysuria, unusual penile discharge, testalgia, hematuria, & inflamed scrotum |
define HYDROCELE | fluid-filled sac in scrotum along spermatic cord in newborns & premature infants that disappear w/o treatment |