Common Combining Forms Related to the Reproductive System

A & P Chapter 4

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Cards In This Set

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Amni/o-
Amnion
Cervic/o-
Neck, cervix ( neck ) of the uterus
Colp/o-, vagin/o-
Vagina
Example:A colposcopy is examination of the vagina with a lighted insturment.
Embry/o-
Embryo
Gravida/o-
Pregnancy
Gyn/o-, gynec/o-
Female, woman
Hyster/o-, metr/o-, uter/o-
Uterus
Example: Metrorrhagia is uterine bleeding at a time other than the monthly cycle.
Lact/o-
Milk
Mamm/o-, mast/o-
Breast
Men/o-
Month, menstruation
Nat/o-
Birth
Oophor/o-, ovari/o-
Ovary
Orch/o-, orchi/o-, orchid/o-, test/o-
Testes
Ov/o-
Egg
Prostat/o-
Prostate