Chapter 9 Obstetrics and Neonatology Flashcards
(80 cards)
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Zygote
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Cell formed by the union of sperm and the ovum
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Gestation (pregnancy)
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Development of a new individual from conception to birth
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Amni/o
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Amnion, amniotic fluid
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Fet/o , Fet/i
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Fetus, unborn child
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Gravid/o
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Pregnancy
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Lact/o
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Milk
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Nat/o
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Birth
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Omphal/o
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Umbilicus, navel
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Par/o, Part/o
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Bear, give birth to, labor, childbirth
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Puerper/o
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Childbirth
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Cephal/o
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Head
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Prim/i
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First
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Psued/o
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False
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Terat/o
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Malformations
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-rrehxis
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Rupture
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-tocia
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Birth,labor
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Amnionitis
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Inflammation of the amnion
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Choriocarcinoma
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Cancerous tumor of the chorion
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Dystocia
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Difficult labor
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Hysterorrhexis
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Rupture of the uterus
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Oligohydramnios
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Scanty amnion water
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Polyhydramnios
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Much amnion water
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Abruptio Placenta
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Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
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Eclampsia
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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 encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria, but with no convulsions.
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Microcephalus
Small head
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Omphalitis
Inflammation of the umbilicus
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Omphalocele
Herniation at the umbilicus
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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 intelligence, developmental, and physical disorders or defects
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy
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Pelvic Sonography
Pertaining to the pelvis, process of recording sound
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Amniotomy
Incision into the amnion
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Episiotomy
Incision into the vulva
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Amniocentesis
Surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid
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Amniorrhea
Discharge of amniotic fluid
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Antepartum
Before childbirth
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Fetal
Pertaining to the fetus
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Gravida
Pregnant(woman)
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Intrapartum
Within (during) labor and childbirth
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Lactorrhea
(Spontaneous) discharge of milk
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Multigravida
Many pregnancies
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Multipara
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 the newborn
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Nulligravida
No pregnancies
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Nullipara
No births
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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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Puerpara
Childbirth
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Teratogen
(Any agent) producing malformations
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Teratology
Study of malformations
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Abgar Score
a system used by doctors and midwives to assess your newborn baby's health at birth
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Breech Presentation
Birth position in which the 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 (CS)
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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Congenital anomaly
Abnormality present at birth
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In vitro fertilization
Method of fertilizing human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into the uterus; used when infertility is present
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Lochia
Vaginal discharge after childbirth
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Meconium
First stool of the newborn
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Midwife
Individual who practices midwifery(assisting in childbirth)
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Obstetrician
Physician who specializes in obstetrics
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Obstetrics
Medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium
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Premature infant
Infant born before competing 37 weeks of gestation
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Quickening
First feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by the pregnant woman
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Stillborn
Born dead
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AB
Abortion
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CS
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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LMP
Last menstrual period
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OB
Obstetrics
