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Pathophys U2 ch 9
Pathophysiology Unit 2, Ch. 9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abortion | loss of embryo or fetus |
| Amniocentesis | removal of a small amount of amniotic fluid from around the fetus for examination and diagnosis |
| Amnion | inner membrane surrounding embryo |
| Amniotic fluid | fluid surrounding fetus in the uterus |
| Auscultation | listening for sounds, perhaps with stethoscope, within the body (lungs, heart, intestines) |
| Bilirubin | product from the breakdown of hemoglobin, excreted in bile |
| Caries | dental destruction of the tooth surface; a cavity or erosion in the enamel surface of a tooth |
| Cervical os | passage between the uterus and the cervix |
| Chorionic villi | part of the placenta that can be tested for genetic defects in the fetus |
| Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) | tests part of the placenta for genetic defects in a fetus |
| Differentiation | increased specialized of cells for certain functions |
| Embolus | mass i.e. blood clot, air, fat, tumor cells, that breaks away into circulation and obstructs a blood vessel |
| Embryo | early stage of an organism’s life; in humans, developmental stage between implantation in the uterus and 8 weeks |
| Fetus | human child in utero between 8 weeks and birth |
| Gestation | time between conception and birth |
| Gestational age | two weeks longer than the actual age fo the child from the time of fertilization |
| Gingivitis | inflammation of the gums in the mouth |
| Gravidity | refers to the number of pregnancies |
| Hemolysis | destruction of erythrocytes with release of hemoglobin |
| Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) | hormone secreted by chorionic villi after implantation of fertilized ovum ; detection by office or home test for pregnancy |
| Hypertension | persistent elevation of blood pressure |
| Hypotension | low blood pressure and decreased tissue perfusion |
| Immunoglobulin | protein with antibody activity |
| Inner cell mass | mass of cells inside the primordial embryo that will eventually give rise to the definitive structures of the fetus |
| Jaundice | yellow color of the sclera of the eye and skin due to excessive bilirubin in the body fluids for any reason |
| Lactation | production of milk |
| Lordosis | increased lumbar curvature |
| Organogenesis | formation and differentiation of organs and systems during embryonic development |
| Ovum | female haploid reproductive cell/gamete |
| Parity | number of pregnancies in which the fetus has reached viability (about 22 weeks of gestation) |
| Peritonitis | infection of the peritoneal cavity |
| Placenta | embryonic membrane; connects developing fetus to uterine wall, allows nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother’s blood |
| Sperm | male haploid reproductive cell/gamete |
| Supine | lying down on back |
| Teratogen | substance/condition that impairs normal development of the embryo or fetus in utero, causing a congenital abnormality |
| Thrombus | blood clot attached inside a blood vessel |
| Trimesters | pregnancy periods; three months each |
| Trophoblast | outer cell mass form around embryo |
| Viable | ability to sustain life |
| Zygote | cell produced by the union of two gametes |
| Rh incompatibility | Rh negative mother exposed to Rh positive blood via transfusion/pregnancy with Rh positive fetus; mother has immune response resulting in possible hemolytic disease in subsequent Rh-positive pregnancies |
| RhoGAM | Rh immunoglobin containing anti-Rh antibodies; confers temporary passive immunity when given to Rh negative woman who has not been previously sensitized. |
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