Terms Related to the Reproductive System

Amenorrhea—absence of menstrual cycles.

Dysmenorrhea—painful menstrual cycles.

Endometritis—inflammation of the uterine lining.

Epididymitis—inflammation of the epididymus.

Hysterectomy—surgical removal of the uterus.

Oophorectomy—surgical removal of an ovary.

Oophoritis—inflammation of the ovaries.

Orchiectomy—surgical removal of a testis.

Prostatectomy—surgical removal of the prostate gland.

Prostatitis—inflammation of the prostate gland.

Salpingectomy—surgical removal of an oviduct.

Vaginitis—inflammation of the vaginal walls.