The document discusses stages of prenatal development and menopause. It describes the three stages of prenatal development: the germinal stage lasting 2 weeks, the embryonic stage from weeks 3-8, and the fetal stage from weeks 9-40. It then explains menopause as the cessation of menstruation typically occurring between ages 45-55 and associated symptoms. Finally, it defines a TAH-BSO procedure as the removal of the uterus, cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, often performed for cancer treatment or risk reduction.

1. MAUREEN SADIM BIO 120- MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY SUMMER 2011 Chapter 10 Reproductive system