CH9-Obstetrics and Neonatology Flashcards
(118 cards)
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gamete
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mature germ cell; sperm or ovum
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conception
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beginning of pregnacy
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zygote
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cell formed by the union of sperm and ovum
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gestation
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development of a new individual from conception to birth
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gestation period
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duration of pregnancy; normally 38-42 weeks; divided into trimesters
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implantation
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embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining
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placenta
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structure that grows on the wall of the uterus during pregnancy and also for nourishment of the fetus
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amniotic sac
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membranous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery
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chorion
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outermost layer of the fetal membrane
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amnion
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innermost layer of the fetal membrane
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amniotic fluid
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fluid within the amniotic sac, which surrounds the fetus
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umbilicus
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navel; marks the site of attachment of the umbilical cord to the fetus
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striae gravidarum
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stretch marks
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linea nigra
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dark medial line extending from the pubis upward
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chloasma
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hyperpigmentation of blotchy brown macules usually evenly distributed over the cheeks and forehead
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amnio
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amnion, amniotic fluid
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chorio
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chorion
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embryo
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embryo
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feto
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fetus
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gravido
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pregnancy
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lacto
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milk
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nato
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birth
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omphalo
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umbilicus, navel
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paro
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bear, give birth to, labor, childbirth
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puerpero
childbirth
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puer
child
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per
through
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cephalo
head
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esophago
esophagus
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primi
first
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pseudo
false
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pyloro
pylorus, pyloric sphincter
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terato
malformations
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ante
before
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micro
small
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nulli
none
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amnios
amnion, amniotic fluid
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cyesis
pregnancy
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rrhexis
rupture
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tocia
birth, labor
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rrhea
flow or discharge
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rrhagia
rapid flow of blood, excessive bleeding
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rrhaphy
suturing, repairing
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amnionitis
inflammation of the amnion
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chorioamnionitis
inflammation of the chorion and amnion
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choricarcinoma
cancerous tumor of the chorion
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dystocia
difficult labor
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hyserorrhexis
rupture of the uterus
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oliohydramnios
scanty amnion water
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polyhydramnios
much amnion water; hydramnios
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abruptio placentae
premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
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eclampsia
severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion
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ectopic pregnancy
pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the uterine tubes
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placenta previa
abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall completely or partially covering the cervix
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preeclampsia
abnormal condition during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high blood pressure and proteinuria, but with no convulsions
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microcephalus
(fetus with a very) small head
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omphalitis
inflammation of the umbilicus
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omphalocele
herniation at the umbilicus
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pyloric stenosis
narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter
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tracheoesophageal fistula
abnormal passageway pertaining to the trachea and esophagus
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cleft lip
congenital split of the lip or roof of the mouth, one or both deformities may be present
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down syndrome
genetic condition caused by a chromosomal abnormality characterized by varying degrees of intellectual, developmental, and physical disorders or defects
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erythroblastosis fetalis
condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes, occurs when mother's blood in Rh negative and the infant's blood in Rh positive
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esophageal atresia
congenital absence of part of the esophagus; food cannot pass from the baby's mouth to the stomach
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fetal alcohol sydrome
condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy
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gastroschisis
congenital fissure of the abdominal wall that is not at the umbilicus
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respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants; hyaline membrane disease
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spina bifida
congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to close
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congenital dermal melanocytosis
bluish-black areas of hyperpigmentation often on lower back or buttocks
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hemangiomas
various benign vascular tumors or stains that cause reddish discoloration and malformations of the skin surface
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nevus flammeus
port-wine stain caused by dilation of certain blood vessels
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amniotomy
incision into the amnion (rupture of the fetal membrane to induce labor)
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episiotomy
incision into the vulva (perineum); perineotomy
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pelvic sonography
pertaining to the pelvis, process of recording sound
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amniocentesis
surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid
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amniochorial
pertaining to the amnion and chorion
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amniorrhea
discharge (escape) of amniotic fluid
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amniorrhexis
rupture of the amnion
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antepartum
before childbirth (reference to the mother)
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embryogenic
producing an embryo
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embryoid
resembling an embryo
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fetal
pertaining to the fetus
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gravida
pregnant (woman); a woman who is or has been prgnant
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gravidopuerperal
pertaining to pregnancy and childbirth
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intrapartum
within (during) labor and childbirth
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lactic
pertaining to milk
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lactogenic
producing milk (by stimulation)
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lactorrhea
(spontaneous) discharge of milk
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multigravida
many pregnancies (a woman who has been pregnant two or more times)
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multipara (multip)
many births (a woman who has given birth to two or more viable offspring)
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natal
pertaining to birth
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neonate
new birth (an infant from birth to 4 weeks of age)
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nulligravida
no pregnancies (a woman who has never pregnant)
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nullipara
no births (a woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring)
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para
birth ( a woman who has given birth to an offspring after the point of viability-20 weeks)
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postnatal
pertaining to after birth
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postpartum
after childbirth
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prenatal
pertaining to before birth
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primigravida
first pregnancy
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primipara
first birth
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pseudocyesis
false pregnancy
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puerpera
childbirth
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puerperal
pertaining to (immediatelty after) childbirth
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terratogen
any agent producing malformations in the developing embryo
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teratogenic
producing malformations (in the developing embryo)
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teratology
study of malformations (usually in regard to malformations caused by teratogens on
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Apgar score
system for rapid neonatal assessment at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth
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breech presentation
birth position in which buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first
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cephalic presentation
birth position in which any part of the head emerges first
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cesarean section
birth of a fetus through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus
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colostrum
thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins
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lochia
vaginal discharge after childbirth
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meconium
first stool of the newborn (greenish-black)
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parturition
act of giving birth
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puerperium
period from delivery until reproductive organs return to normal (6 weeks)
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CVS
chorionic villus sampling
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FAS
fetal alcohol syndrome
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RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
