1. Myometrium
Myo/ - means muscle
metri/um - refers to the womb (Greek word 'metra')
The myometrium is the middle layer of the wall. It consists mainly of smooth muscle cells, which are referred to as myocytes.
2. Endometrium
Endo/ - inner or within
metri/um - refers to the womb
The endometrium is the innermost layer of the uterus/womb. It is a mucous membrane lining that thickens during the menstrual cycle.
3. Gynecology
Gynec/o - pertains to women or female
-logy - Study of
Gynecology is a branch of medicine that deals with the function and disease of the female reproductive system.
4. Salpingectomy
Salping/o - refers to the fallopian tubes
-ectomy - surgical removal
Salpingectomy is the surgical removal of the fallopian tube. It can be unilateral (meaning one tube) or bilateral (meaning both tubes).
5. Oophorectomy
Oophor(o) - refers to the ovary
-ectomy - surgical removal
Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of the ovary. It can be unilateral or bilateral as well.
6. Orchiditis
Orchid(o) - testes
-itis - inflammation
Orchiditis is the inflammation of the testes. Usually caused by infections like urinary infections and sexually transmitted infections.
7. Balanitis
Balan(o) - Head of the penis
-itis - means inflammation
It is the inflammation of the head of the penis or the foreskin. Usually occurs in men who are not circumcised. (common in men who are middle-aged or older.)
8. Dysmenorrhea
Dys/ - denotes pain or difficulty
men/o - refers to menstruation
/rrhea - refers to flow or discharge
Dysmenorrhea is defined as painful menstruation. There are two types, which are primary and secondary dysmenorrhea.
9. Mastectomy
Mast/o/ - refers to the breast
-ectomy - surgical removal
Mastectomy is the surgical removal of breast tissue. It can be unilateral or bilateral.
10. Dyspareunia
Dys - denotes painful or difficult
-pareunia - refers to intercourse
Dyspareunia is defined as persistent and/or recurring pain before, during, and/or after intercourse.