Reproductive System Flashcards
(167 cards)
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amnio
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amnion
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cervico
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neck, cervix, uteri
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chorio
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chorion
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colpo
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vagina
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vagino
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vagina
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cryo
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cold
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crypto
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hidden
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epididymo
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epididymis
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feto
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fetus
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genito
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organs of reproduction
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gyneco
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female
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hystero
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uterus
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utero
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uterus
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laparo
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abdominal wall
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meno
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month
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metro
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measure, uterine tissue
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nato
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birth
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o(o)
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egg
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obstertro
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midwife
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oophoro
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ovary
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ovario
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ovary
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orchio
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ovary
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orchido
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ovary
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testo
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testicle
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testiculo
testicle
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paro
bearing offspring
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peno
penis
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perineo
perineum
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prostato
prostate
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salpingo
uterine tube
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scroto
scrotum
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semino
semen
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spermo
spermatoza
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spermato
spermatoza
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sympto
symptom
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thermo
heat
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vaso
vessel, ductus deferens
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varico
varicose vein
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vulvo
vulva
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ante-
before
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pre-
before
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contra-
against
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ecto-
situated on or outside
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multi-
many
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neo-
new
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nuli-
none
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post-
after, behind
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primi-
first
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pseudo-
false
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quadri-
four
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Makes up the internal structures of the female genitalia
ovaries, uterus, vagina, several glands
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Primary reproductive structures because they produce ova (eggs) and hormones
ovaries
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Fingerlike projections of the uterine tube
the fimbrae
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singular form of ova
ovum
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uterine tube is also called...
fallopian tube
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create currents that sweep the ovum into the fallopian tube
the fimbrae
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the most common site of fertilization of the ovum by the male sex cell, spermatoza
uterine tube/fallopian tube
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the ovum is fertile for how long
24 to 48 hours
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a muscular organ that prepares to receive and nurture the fertilized ovum
uterus
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when used alone, the term cervix means...
cervix uteri
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the birth canal, capable of sufficient expansion for passage of the child during childbirth
the vagina
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serves as the repository for sperm during intercourse
the vagina
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the name of the vaginal opening
vaginal orifice
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-an
pertaining to
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the greeks used the word ___ to refer to suffering in the womb and the emotional upheaval caused by this suffering
hysterikos
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colpocystitis
inflammation of the vagina and urinary bladder
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external genitalia
vulva
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pad of fatty tissue and thick skin that overlies a bone called the symphysis pubis
mons pubis
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a small mass of erectile tissue and nerves that has similarities to the male penis; small mass of erectile tissue becomes erect in response to sexual stimulation
clitoris
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smaller pair of skin folds that protect the vagina
labia minora
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larger pair of skin folds that protect the vagina
labia majora
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the fold of skin that forms a retractable cover
prepuce
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the ____ glands lie adjacent to the vaginal opening
vestibular
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paraurethral means
near the urethra
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any space or cavitiy at the entrance to a canal
vestibule
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space between the two labia minora with which the urethra and vagina open
vaginal vestibule
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produce a mucuslike secretion for lubrication during sexual intercourse
greater vestibular glands (Bartholin's glands)
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the area between the vaginal opening and the anus
perineum
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the upper bulging surface of the uterus, above the entrance of the uterine tubes is called the
uterine fundus
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specifically means the lower, necklike portion of the uterus
cervix uteri
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colpcervical refers to the
vagina and cervix uteri
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inflammation of the vagina and cervix uteri
colpocervicitis
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membrane that surrounds the uterus
perimetrium
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thick muscular wall of the uterus
myometrium
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mucous membrane that lines the uterus
endometrium
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located beneath the brain, secrete hormones that have significant roles in the control of reproductive functions
the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
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female reproductive cycles last for about...
40 years
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that stage of development when genitalia reach maturity and secondary sex characteristics appear
puberty
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puberty onset occurs in females ages...
9 through 13
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what is menarche
start of menstruation
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also called climacteric
menopause
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the natural cessation of reproductive cycles and menstruation with the decline of reproductive hormones in later years
menopause
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the periodic bloody discharge caused by the shedding of the endometrium from the nonpregnant uterus
menarche
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periodic bloody discharge from the shedding of the endometrium
menstruation
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the ovarian cycle reflects changes that occur with the...
ovaries
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a small ovarian recess or pit that contains fluid and surrounds an ovum
the follicle
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follicular changes are represented by...
follicle development, ovulation, corpus, luteum
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the release of ovum into the follicle
ovulation
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the ruptured follicle enlarges, takes on a yellow appearance and is called...
the corpus luteum
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increasing amounts of estrogen are secreted that stimulate repair of the endometrium in this phase
the follicular phase
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secretes progesterone which causes continued growth and thickening of the endometrium with additional perparatory activities to support a potential embryo
the corpus luteum
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the hormone that bring about female sex charateristics, external physical signs of sexual maturity
estrogen
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Phases of the uterine cycle
the menstrual phase, the proliferative phase, the secretory phase
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lasts for about 8 days, the name of this phase refers to the growth of the endometrium as it thickens and glands and vessels develop in the new tissue
the proliferative phase
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the endometrium begins to secrete glycogen which will nourish the embyro if fertilization occurs
the secretory phase
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the normal flow of blood during menstruation was fertilization has not occured
menses
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the fertilized ovum attaches itself to the endometrium is called
implantation
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a reproductive cell
gamete
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gametes of reproduction
ovum and sperm
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in the ___ stage, all of the organ systems are formed; placenta and extraembryonic membranes form
embryonic stage
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provide protection by surrounding the embryo with amniotic fluid
amnion and chorion
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highly vascular structure that nourishes the fetus; secretes large amounts of progesterone
placenta
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what does HCG stand for?
human chorionic gonadotropin
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-rrhea
flow, discharge
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-rrhexis
rupture
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amniorrhexis is also called
water breaking
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-blast
embryonic form
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oligo-
few
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fetilizing the ova outside of the body then having that placed inside the mother
in vitro fertilization
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-cidal
killing
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-lytic
capable of destroying
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permanent sterilization in a male
vasectomy
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bilateral excision of the vas deferens, a duct that transports sperm
vasectomy
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another name for pregnancy
gestation
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the average period of gestation is about how many days since fertilization
266
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termination of pregnancy before the fetus is capable of surviving outside the uterus is...
an abortion
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the process of monitoring the fetal heart beat
fetoscopy
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fetal heart beats are detectable early in pregnancy by...
auscultation, fetoscopy, or an electronic fetal monitor
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EFM means
Electronic fetal maonitor
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chromosome aberration also called
trisomy
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-cyesis
pregnancy
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where does the fertilized egg implant in an ectopic pregnancy
outside the usual place
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condition in which the fetus is implanted too low in the uterus
placenta previa
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acute hypertension
preeclampsia
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gravid means..
pregnant
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-gravida
pregnant female (with a specified number of times)
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parous
producing viable offspring
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nulli-
none
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refers to childbirth
parturition
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begins with the onset of regular uterine contractions and ends when the cervical opening is dilated
cervical dilatation (first stage)
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amniotic sac ruptures
expulsion (second stage)
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extends from the expulson of the child until membranes and placenta are expelled
placental (third stage)
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uterine tone is established
postpartum (fourth stage)
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condition of being stretched beyond normal dimention
dilatation
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shortenning of thinning of the cervix during labor is called
effacement
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the head presents itself in cervial opening
cephalic presentation
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the feet or butt presents itself in cervical opening
breech presentation
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shoulder is presented in cervical opening and requires the mother to receive a cesarean section
transverse presentation
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an instrument used for examing body orifices
speculum
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pap smear elongated name
papanicolaou smear
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applying a caustic substance, hot instrument, an electric curren to destroy tissue
cautery
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-gravida
pregnant female (with a specified number of times)
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parous
producing viable offspring
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nulli-
none
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refers to childbirth
parturition
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begins with the onset of regular uterine contractions and ends when the cervical opening is dilated
cervical dilatation (first stage)
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amniotic sac ruptures
expulsion (second stage)
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extends from the expulson of the child until membranes and placenta are expelled
placental (third stage)
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uterine tone is established
postpartum (fourth stage)
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condition of being stretched beyond normal dimention
dilatation
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shortenning of thinning of the cervix during labor is called
effacement
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the head presents itself in cervial opening
cephalic presentation
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the feet or butt presents itself in cervical opening
breech presentation
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shoulder is presented in cervical opening and requires the mother to receive a cesarean section
transverse presentation
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an instrument used for examing body orifices
speculum
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pap smear elongated name
papanicolaou smear
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applying a caustic substance, hot instrument, an electric curren to destroy tissue
cautery
