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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive Part 4

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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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TermDefinition
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