A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A to D E to K L to R S to Z Word Relate Meaning S Servol Mission Statement: "Servol is an organization of weak, frail, ordinary imperfect yet hope-filled and committed people seeking to help weak, frail, ordinary, imperfect, hope-drained people become agents of attitudinal and social change in a journey which leads to total human development. It does so through respectful intervention in the lives of others and seeks to empower indidviduals and communities to develop as role models for the nation." Sessional ses·sion n. (Abbr. sess.) ses'sion·al adj. A period of time devoted to a specific activity. Sex Sex n. The property or quality by which organisms are classified as female or male on the basis of their reproductive organs and functions. Either of the two divisions, designated female and male, of this classification. Females or males considered as a group. The condition or character of being female or male; the physiological, functional, and psychological differences that distinguish the female and the male. The sexual urge or instinct as it manifests itself in behavior. Sexual intercourse. The genitalia. Sexual sex·u·al adj. Of, relating to, involving, or characteristic of sex, sexuality, the sexes, or the sex organs and their functions. Sexual & Reproductive Health SRH Reproductive Health Sexual Abuse See Abuse Sexual Intercourse sexual intercourse n. Sexual union between human beings involving genital contact other than vaginal penetration by the penis. Sexuality sex·u·al·i·ty n. The condition of being characterized and distinguished by sex. Concern with or interest in sexual activity. Sexual character or potency. Social Problem so·cial prob·lem n. (Abbr. prob.) Problem, question to be considered, solved, or answered of, relating to, or occupied with matters affecting human welfare: Sperm sperm or spermatozoon, specialized male sex cell. It is smaller than the female sex cell (ovum) and has a flagellum, which provides motility. Spermicide Contraceptive Chemical Barrier sper·mi·cide n. An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially one used as a contraceptive. Also called: spermatocide SRH Sexual & Reproductive Health STD STI Chlamydia, Genital Herpes, Gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS, Syphilis STD - sexually trans·mit·ted disease n. Any of various diseases, including chancroid, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, that are usually contracted through sexual intercourse or other intimate sexual contact. STI STD Chlamydia, Genital Herpes, Gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS, Syphilis STI - sexually trans·mit·ted infection n. Syphilis STD STI syph·i·lis n. A chronic infectious disease caused by a spirochete (Treponema pallidum), either transmitted by direct contact, usually in sexual intercourse, or passed from mother to child in utero, and progressing through three stages characterized respectively by local formation of chancres, ulcerous skin eruptions, and systemic infection leading to general paresis. T Teenager teen·ag·er also teen-ag·er n. A person between the ages of 13 and 19; an adolescent. Telethon See also FPATT web page: Resources ~ Resource Development & Telethon The Pill Birth Control Pill pill n. Informal. An oral contraceptive. See also FPATT web page: Young People - Preventing Pregnancy TIBS The Informative Breast Feeding Service Tubal Ligation Voluntary Sterilization tubal ligation n. A method of female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are surgically tied. U Urinary Tract Urinary passageway urinary tract n. A continuous anatomical tract, including the kidneys, ureters, and urethra, involved in the formation and excretion of urine. Uterus u·ter·us n., pl. u·ter·i or u·ter·us·es. A hollow muscular organ located in the pelvic cavity of female mammals in which the fertilized egg implants and develops. Also called: womb V Vagina va·gi·na n., pl. va·gi·nas or va·gi·nae The passage leading from the opening of the vulva to the cervix of the uterus in female mammals. Vasectomy Voluntary Sterilization va·sec·to·my n., pl. va·sec·to·mies. Surgical removal of all or part of the vas deferens, usually as a means of sterilization. Voluntary Sterilization Tubal Ligation, Vasectomy vol·un·tar·y ster·il·i·za·tion n. The act or procedure of sterilizing arising from or acting on one's own free will. Volunteer vol·un·teer n. (Abbr. vol.) A person who performs or offers to perform a service of his or her own free will: an information booth staffed by volunteers; hospital volunteers. W WHO World Health Organisation World Population Awareness Week See also FPATT web page: News - What's New Y YAM Youth Advocacy Movement Yeast Infection Yeast in·fec·tion Vaginal yeast infection is a common cause of vaginal irritation. Yeast are always present in the vagina in small numbers, and symptoms only appear with overgrowth. Several factors are associated with increased symptomatic infection in women, including pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and the use of oral contraceptives or antibiotics. Other factors that may increase the incidence of yeast infection include using douches, perfumed feminine hygiene sprays, and topical antimicrobial agents, and wearing tight, poorly ventilated clothing and underwear. Whether or not yeast can be transmitted sexually is unknown. Symptoms. The most frequent symptoms of yeast infection in women are itching, burning, and irritation of the vagina. Painful urination and/or intercourse are common. Vaginal discharge is not always present and may be minimal. The thick, whitish-gray discharge is typically described as cottage-cheese-like in nature, although it can vary from watery to thick in consistency. Most male partners of women with yeast infection do not experience any symptoms of the infection. A transient rash and burning sensation of the penis, however, have been reported after intercourse if condoms were not used. These symptoms are usually self-limiting. Youth Young Adult Young People youth n., pl. youths The condition or quality of being young. An early period of development or existence: a nation in its youth. The time of life between childhood and maturity. A young person, especially a young male in late adolescence. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Young people considered as a group Youth Drop-in Centre YTEPP Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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