Module 8: Obstetrics and Neonatology Flashcards
(102 cards)
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amnio
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amnion, inner fetal membrane
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chorio
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chorion, outer fetal membrane
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embryo
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embryo, unborn child from implantation to 8 weeks gestation
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episio
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perineum
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feto
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fetus, unborn child from 9 weeks gestation to birth
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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/parto
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bear; give birth to; labor
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pseudo
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false
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ante-
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before
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eu-
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normal
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micro-
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small
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multi-
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many
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neo-
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new
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nulli-
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none
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post-
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after
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pre-
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before
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primi-
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first
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-cyesis
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pregnancy
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-rrhexis
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rupture
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-tocia
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labor
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-um/-us
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noun suffix, no meaning
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amniotic
pertaining to the amnion
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embryogenic
pertaining to producing an embryo
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fetal
pertaining to the fetus
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gravidopuerperal
pertaining to pregnancy and the puerperium
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lactic
pertaining to milk
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lactogenic
pertaining to the production of milk
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natal
pertaining to birth
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prenatal
pertaining to before birth (for the baby)
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postnatal
pertaining to after birth (for the baby)
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amniocentesis
surgical puncture to remove amniotic fluid
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amnioscope
instrument for visual exam of the fetus and amniotic fluid
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amnioscopy
visual exam of the fetus and amniotic fluid
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embryoid
resembling an embryo
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gravida
pregnant woman
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hysterorrhexis
rupture of the uterus
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pelvimeter
instrument used to measure the pelvis
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pelvimetry
process of measuring the pelvis
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pseudocyesis
false pregnancy
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salpingocyesis
pregnancy in the fallopian tube
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amniorrhea
discharge of amniotic fluid
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amniotomy
incision into fetal membranes (to produce labor)
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amniorrhexis
rupture of the amnion
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dystocia
difficult labor
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eutocia
normal labor
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episiotomy
incision of the perineum (also perineotomy)
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antepartum
occurring before childbirth (for the mother)
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intrapartum
occurring during labor and childbirth (for the mother)
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postpartum
occurring after childbirth (for the mother)
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omphalitis
inflammation of the umbilicus
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omphalocele
(congenital) herniation at the umbilicus
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nulligravida
woman who has never been pregnant
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primigravida
woman in her first pregnancy
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multigravida
woman who has been pregnant two or more times
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nullipara
woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring
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primipara
woman who has borne one viable offspring
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multipara
woman who has given birth to two or more (viable) offspring
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lactorrhea
(spontaneous) discharge of milk
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neonatologist
physician who studies and treats disorders of the new born
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neonatology
branch of medicine dealing with DX & TX of disorders in newborn infants
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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 uterus, commonly in fallopian tube (salpingocyesis)
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placenta previa
abnormally low implantation of placenta on 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 with no convulsions
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abortion
termination of pregnancy by expulsion from uterus of an embryo
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spontaneous abortion
Pregnancy that ends on its own prior to fetal viability (20 weeks); otherwise known as a miscarriage
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in vitro fertilization
method of fertilizing human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into the uterus
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quickening
first feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by the pregnant woman
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pelvic sonography
pertaining to the pelvis, process of recording sound
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breech presentation
childbirth in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first
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cephalic presentation
childbirth in which any part of the head emerges first
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colostrum
thin milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth
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effacement
thinning of the cervix for childbirth preparation
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lactation
the secretion of milk
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lochia
vaginal discharge following childbirth for 1-2 weeks
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meconium
first stool of the newborn (greenish-black in color)
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midwife
an individual who practices midwifery
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premature infant
infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation
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neonate
an infant from birth to four weeks of age
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Apgar score
system for rapid neonatal assessment at a 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth
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system for rapid neonatal assessment at a 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth
the birth of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus
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congenital anomaly
abnormality present at birth
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fetal alcohol syndrome
condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy
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stillborn
born dead
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obstetrician
physician who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium
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obstetrics
medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium
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para
a woman who has given birth to a viable offspring
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puerperium
period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal (approximately 6 weeks)
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G/P
gravida/para
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EDC
due date (estimated date of confinement)
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LMP
last menstrual period
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OB
obstetrics
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ICU
intensive care unit
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PACU
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
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IM
intramuscular
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IV
intravenous
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SL
under the tongue (sublingual)
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PRN
whenever necessary
