Flashcards in chapter 9 Deck (139):
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gamete
mature germ cell (sperm, ovum)
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ovulation
expulsion of a mature ovum from an ovary
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conception, fertilization
beginning of pregnancy when sperm enters the ovum
fertilization normally occurs in uterine tubes
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zygote
cell formed by the union of the sperm and ovum
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embryo
unborn offspring in the stage of development from implantation of the zygote to the end of the eighth week of pregnancy
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fetus
unborn offspring from the beginning of the ninth week of pregnancy until birth
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gestation, pregnancy
development of a new individual from conception to birth
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gestation period
duration of pregnancy (38-42wks)
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implantation
embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining
7 days after fertilization
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placenta, afterbirth
structure grows on wall of uterus during pregnancy allows for nourishment of the unborn child
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amniotic, amnionic, sac
membraneous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery
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chorion
outermost layer of the fetal membrane
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amnion
innermost layer of the fetal membrane
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amniotic, amnionic, fluid
fluid within the amniotic sac, surrounding the fetus
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amni/o, amnion/o
amnion, amniotic fluid
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chori/o
chorion
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embry/o
embryo, to be full
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fet/o, fet/i
fetus, unborn child
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gravid/o
pregnancy
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lact/o
milk
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nat/o
birth
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omphal/o
umbilicus, navel
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par/o, part/o
bear, give birth to, labor, childbirth
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puerperhead/o
childbirth
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cephal/o
head
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esophag/o
esophagus
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pelv/o, pelv/i
pelvic bone, pelvis
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prim/i
first
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pseud/o
false
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pylor/o
pylorus
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terat/o
malformations
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ante-, pre-
before
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micro-
small
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multi-
many
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nulli-
none
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post-
after
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-amnios
amnion, amniotic fluid
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-cyesis
pregnancy
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-e
noun suffix
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-is
noun suffix
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-partum
childbirth, labor
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-rrhexis
rupture
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-tocia
birth labor
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-um
noun suffix
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-us
noun suffix
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amnionitis
inflammation of the amnion
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chorioamnionitis
inflammation of the chorion and amnion
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choriocarcinoma
cancerous tumor of the chorion
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dystocia
difficult labor
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hysterorrhexis
rupture of the uterus
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oligohydramnios
scanty amnio water
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polyhydramnios
much amnion water
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abortion
termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo before fetal viability
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abruption placenta
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, 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 encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery
characterized by high blood pressure, edema, proteinuria
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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 esophagus and the trachea
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cleft lip and palate
congenital split of the lip and the roof of the mouth
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down syndrome
genetic condition characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation and multiple defects
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erythroblastosis fetalis
condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of erythrocytes
caused by incompatibility of mother and infant blood
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esophageal atresia
congenital absence of part of the esophagus
food cant pass from babys mouth to stomach
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fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy
causes birth defects, malformations
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gastroschisis
congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus
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respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
respiratory complication in the newborn(esp premature infant)
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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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amniotomy
incision into the amnion
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episiotomy
incision of the vulva
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pelvic sonography
pertaining to the pelvis, process of recording sound to evaluate the fetus and pregnancy
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amniocentesis
surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid
assessment of fetal health and maturity
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amnioscope
instrument used for visual examination of the amniotic fluid (and fetus)
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amnioscopy
visual examination of amniotic fluid (and fetus)
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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
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embryogenic
producing an embryo
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embryoid
resembling an embryo
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fetal
pertaining to fetus
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gravida
pregnant
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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
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multipara (multip)
many births
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natal
pertaining to birth
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neonate
new birth
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neonatologist
physician who studies and treats disorders of newborns
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neonatology
study of the newborn
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nulligravida
no pregnancies
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nullipara
no births
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para
birth
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postnatal
pertaining to afterbirth (reference to newborn)
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postpartum
after childbirth (reference to mother)
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prenatal
pertaining to before birth (reference to newborn)
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primigravida
first pregnancy
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primipara (primip)
first birth
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pseudocyesis
false pregnancy
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puerpera
childbirth
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puerperal
pertaining to (immediately after) childbirth
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teratogen
any agent producing malformations (in developing embryo)
include: chemical and environmental factors
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teratology
study of malformations (caused by teratogens)
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breech presentation
birth position (butt, feet, knees emerge first)
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cephalic presentation
birth position (any part of head emerges first) most common
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cesarean section (CS, C-section)
birth of a baby through an incision in the mothers 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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congenital anomaly
abnormality present at birth
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in vitro fertilization (IVF)
method of fertilizing human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into the uterus
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lactation
the secretion of milk
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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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midwife
individual who practices midwifery
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midwifery
the practice of assisting in childbirth
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obstetrician
physician who specializes in obstetrics
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obstetrics (OB)
medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, puerperium
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parturition
act of giving birth
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premature infant
infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestatation
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puerperium
period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal (6wks)
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quickening
the first feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by the pregnant woman (16-20wks)
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stillborn
born dead
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CS, C-section
cesarean section
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DOB
date of birth
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EDD
expected date of delivery
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FAS
fetal alcohol syndrome
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IVF
in vitro fertilization
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LMP
last menstrual period
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multip
multipara
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NB
newborn
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OB
obstetrics
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primip
primipara
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RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
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