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Colostrum
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Secretion from the brest before the onset of true lacation consisting of serum and white blood cells; called first milk
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Copulation
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Sexual Intercourse
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Ejaculation
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Ejection of the seminal fluids from the male urethra
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Embryo
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Stage of development of the human in the uterus after conception between the second and eighth weeks
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Episiotomy
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Incision of perineum at end of second stage of labor to avoid laceration of perineum and to facilitate delivery
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Fertilization
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(conception) Union of the female and male sex cells
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Fetus
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Stage of development of the human in the uterus from the third month of birth
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Follicle
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A very small excretory or secretory sac
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Gamete
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A mature male or female reproductive cell
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Gonad
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Generic term referring to both female and male sex glands
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Graafian Follicle
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A spherical structure in the cortex of the ovary containing the fully developed ovum
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Gynecology
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Branch of medicine which deals with the pelvic diseases and hygiene of women
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Labor
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Process by which fetus is expelled from the uterus
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Menopause
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Period in life which marks the permanent cessation of menstration
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Menstruation
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Periodic (usually monthly) discharge of a bloody fluid from the uterus
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