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The Reproductive System

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penis
1.
pe
nis
Noun

the male erectile sex organ that is used for urinating or copulation

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testicle
2.
tes
ti
cle
Noun

each of the pair of oval reproductive organs that produce sperm, enclosed in a sack of skin, in the male body

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scrotum
3.
scro
tum
Noun

a pouch of skin that houses the testicles in the male reproductive system

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vas deferens
4.
vas deferens
Noun

a long, narrow tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra in the male reproductive system

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epididymis
5.
e
pi
di
dy
mis
Noun

a tightly coiled tube that stores and transports mature sperm in the male reproductive system

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semen
6.
se
men
Noun

a fluid containing sperm and various secretions from the male reproductive organs, ejaculated during sexual intercourse for the purpose of fertilization

The fertility specialist analyzed the semen sample to assess sperm health.

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sperm cell
Noun

a small, specialized reproductive cell in the male body that fertilizes the female egg during sexual reproduction

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prostate
8.
pros
tate
Noun

a gland in the male body that produces fluid for semen and surrounds the urethra, aiding in urine control

The prostate is a small, walnut-sized organ located below the bladder and in front of the rectum in men.

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9.
pha
llus
Noun

the external reproductive organ in males, commonly known as the penis

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seminal fluid
Noun

the fluid that is produced by the male reproductive system, containing sperm cells and various substances

The lab technician assessed the seminal fluid for its sperm content and consistency.

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ejaculatory duct
Noun

a short duct that connects the vas deferens and the urethra, serving as a conduit for seminal fluid during ejaculation

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cervix
12.
cer
vix
Noun

the neck-like part of an organism that connects the head to the body

The veterinarian examined the cervix of the animal for injury.

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ovary
13.
o
va
ry
Noun

either of the two organs in women or female animals that produce eggs for reproduction

The doctor conducted an ultrasound to examine the woman's ovaries for any abnormalities.

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uterus
14.
u
te
rus
Noun

(anatomy) the organ in the female body where the fetus is conceived and grown before being born

The uterus undergoes contractions during labor to expel the baby.

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vagina
15.
va
gi
na
Noun

(anatomy) the muscular passage in the female body between the outer sex organs and the uterus

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clitoris
16.
cli
to
ris
Noun

(anatomy) a small erectile part of the female genitalia that becomes larger when sexually stimulated

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hymen
17.
hy
men
Noun

a thin membrane located at the entrance of the vagina, often associated with female virginity, but its presence and appearance vary among individuals

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vulva
18.
vul
va
Noun

the external female genitalia, including the labia, clitoris, vaginal opening, and urethral opening

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labia majora
19.
labia majora
Noun

the two outer, larger folds of skin and tissue that enclose and protect the vaginal opening in the female genitalia

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labia minora
Noun

the inner, smaller folds of skin and tissue within the female genitalia that surround the vaginal opening and the clitoral hood

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21.
int
roi
tus
Noun

the entrance or opening of a body cavity, particularly the vaginal opening

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fallopian tube
22.
fallopian tube
Noun

a slender tube connecting the ovary to the uterus in the female reproductive system

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womb
23.
womb
Noun

the part of the body of a woman or female mammal where the baby develops before birth

The fetus nestled snugly within the safety of the womb, protected and nourished by the mother's body.

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oviduct
24.
o
vi
duct
Noun

(anatomy) each of the pair of tubes in the female body through which eggs pass to the ovary

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pudendum
25.
pu
den
dum
Noun

the external genitalia of the female reproductive system, encompassing the labia, clitoris, vaginal opening, and urethral opening

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glans
26.
glans
Noun

the rounded, sensitive tip or head of the penis or clitoris

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27.
ge
ni
tals
Noun

the external sex organs of the body

The doctor conducted a thorough examination of the patient's genitals during the routine check-up.

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gamete
28.
ga
mete
Noun

a special cell used for reproduction, with sperm cells being the male gametes and egg cells being the female gametes

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sex cell
Noun

a specialized reproductive cell carrying half the genetic material of an individual

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sex organ
Noun

a specialized anatomical structure involved in sexual reproduction and the expression of sexual characteristics

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prepuce
31.
pre
puce
Noun

the foreskin, is a retractable fold of skin that covers the tip of the penis in males and the clitoral hood in females

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septum
32.
sep
tum
Noun

(anatomy) a separating membrane between two cavities, such as that between the nostrils or heart chambers

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breast
33.
breast
Noun

the area between the neck and the stomach

The bullet entered his breast, puncturing his heart.

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seminal duct
Noun

a long, muscular tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct in the male reproductive system

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placenta
35.
pla
cen
ta
Noun

an organ that forms during pregnancy, connecting the developing fetus to the uterus, providing essential nutrients and oxygen

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