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“Hand job” Definition:
An outercourse
referring to the sexual stimulation of a penis using the hands and fingers.
“Hemophilus Vaginalis”
Definition:
This is a
bacterium that causes vaginitis or bacterial vaginosis, a bacterial
infection of the
vagina
or, in men, of the
urethra. The sign of this infection in women
include a vaginal discharge that looks like thin, grayish paste and has a
strong, fishy odor. Men usually do not have visible symptoms, but on
occasion the infection may cause a burning or itching when urinating. It is
essential that a complete of antibiotics be followed.
“Hemospermia” Definition:
The presence of blood in the seminal fluid. It could signal a
problem in the prostate, and should be checked by a urologist.
“Hermaphrodite” Definition:
The
real hermaphrodite displays both genders.
“Heterosexual” Definition:
Attraction
felt by individual of the opposite sex.
“Home Pregnancy Test”
Definition:
A commercially
available urine test that allows a woman to test for pregnancy herself, in
her own home.
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“Homosexual”
Definition:
Attraction
felt by individual of the opposite sex.
“Hormones”
Definition:
Endocrine
secretion produce of glands transmitted to the organ on which has a specific
effect.
“Human
Chronic Gonadotropin (HCG)” Definition:
A hormone that is produced by the placenta within several
days of conception to help maintain the corpus luteum during the early weeks
of pregnancy. The presence of this hormone in the woman’s urine and blood is
an indication of pregnancy.
“Human
sexuality”
Definition:
Comprises a broad range of behavior and process, including the
physiological, psychological, social, cultural, political, philosophical,
ethical, moral, theological, legal and spiritual or religious aspects of sex
and human sexual behavior. Sexuality varies greatly by culture, region, and
historical period, but in most societies and individuals has a large
influence on human behavior. In almost any historical era or culture, the
arts, including literary and visual arts, as well as popular culture,
present a substantial portion of a given society’s views on sexuality. In
most societies and legal jurisdictions, there are laws on what sexual
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“Hymen”
Definition:
Membrane
that covers the entrance to the vagina or maidenhead.
“Hypospadias” Definition:
The condition when the urinary opening in the
penis is not at the tip, but somewhere else
on the head or shaft of the penis. This is a congenital abnormality, and can
usually be corrected with surgery before it results in urination problems
and sexual difficulties later in life.
“Hypothalamus” Definition:
A gland and nerve center of the body. It is located in the
brain, above the pituitary gland. Hypothalamus sends chemical and neural
messages to the pituitary gland, which responds by producing hormones that
affect different organs. Sexual development is one of the processes affected
by the hypothalamus.
“Hysterectomy” Definition:
The surgical removal of the uterus.
“Hysterotomy”
Definition:
A surgical
incision into the uterus through the abdomen to remove fetal tissue. This is
an uncommon abortion procedure used when there are significant medical
reasons that make it unsafe for other methods to be used. |
