Reproductive Terminology
Learn essential reproductive terms like ovulation, zygote, and fetus.
Reproductive Terminology Match each term to its definition. Definition Term When a mature egg (ovum) is released from the ovary Ovulation Inability of a male to achieve an erection Impotence A fertilized egg Zygote Surgical removal of the uterus Hysterectomy Surgical removal of the breasts Mastectomy Menstrual cramps Dysmenorrhea An unborn offspring (typically after 8 weeks of gestation) Fetus An unborn offspring (typically between weeks 2-8 of gestation) Embryo The absence of a menstrual cycle Amenorrhea The fusion of sperm and egg Fertilization The production of milk by the mammary glands Lactation The act of carrying an offspring in the womb until birth Gestation