Medical TerminologyKathryn Thomas

Chapter 10 Presentation

The study of the female reproductive system is the

medical specialty of…

…Gynecology

Gynecology is a branch of medicine specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the female reproductive system. The physician of this specialty is called a Gynecologist.

The time required for the development of a

fetus is called…

…Gestation

Normal gestation time is 40 weeks. A baby born before 37 weeks is considered premature. During this time all the major organs and body systems are formed and eventually become mature and start to function.

The female sex cell is an…

…Ovum

The ovum is produced in the ovary. It is fused with a sperm to produce an embryo. Plural it is ova.