reproductive system
• anogenital distance is reduced in females
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• commonly observed in females only
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• sebaceous clitoral glands are hypoplastic
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• exteriorized vaginal mucosa is frequently excoriated and inflamed
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• absence of os clitoris normally found in female mice
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• much enlarged
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• extends laterally over the perineum, replacing the haired skin
• frequently excoriated and inflamed
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• abnormal shape
• "gapes" open
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• due to vaginal tract obstructions
• in contrast, male fertility is normal
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renal/urinary system
urethritis
(
J:63036
)
• female urethra is lined by hyperplastic transitional epithelium which is often inflamed
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• distal urethra in females forms a trough along the surface of the vaginal wall rather than a distinct tube
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• female urethra is lined by hyperplastic transitional epithelium which is often inflamed
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digestive/alimentary system
• anogenital distance is reduced in females
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• commonly observed in females only
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immune system
urethritis
(
J:63036
)
• female urethra is lined by hyperplastic transitional epithelium which is often inflamed
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• exteriorized vaginal mucosa is frequently excoriated and inflamed
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endocrine/exocrine glands
• sebaceous clitoral glands are hypoplastic
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skeleton
• absence of os clitoris normally found in female mice
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integument
• sebaceous clitoral glands are hypoplastic
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