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OB/GYN
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AB | abortion |
| CS | caesarean section |
| DOB | date of birth |
| EDD | estimated date of deliverry |
| FAS | fetal alcohol syndrome |
| IVF | in vitro fertilization |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| multip | multipara |
| NB | newborn |
| OB | obstretics |
| primip | primipara |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| VBAC | vaginal birth after cesarean section |
| EG/BUS | exterior genitalia/Bartholin, urethral, and Skene glands |
| amnionitis | inflammation of the amnion |
| choriocarcinoma | cancerous tumor of the chorion |
| dystocia | difficult labor |
| hysterorrhexis | rupture of the uterus |
| oligohdramnios | scanty amnion water(500 ml or less) |
| polyhydramnios | much amnion water(2000 ml+) |
| microcephalus | small head |
| omphalitis | inflammation of the umbilicus |
| omphalocele | herniation of the umbilicus |
| pyloric stenosis | narrowing of the pyloric sphincter |
| tracheoesophageal fistula | abnormal passageway p2 the trachea and esophagus |
| amniotomy | incision into the amnion |
| episiotomy/perineotomy | incision into the vulva(perineum) to prevent tear |
| amniocentesis | surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid |
| amnioscope | instrument used for visual exam of the amnion fluid |
| amnioscopy | visual exam of the amnion fluid |
| pelvic sonography | p2 to the pelvis, process of recording sound |
| amniochorial | p2 to the amnion and chorion |
| amniorrhexis | rupture of the amnion |
| antepartum | before childbirth |
| embryogenic | producing a embryo |
| embryoid | resembling an embryop |
| fetal | p2 the fetus |
| gravida | pregnant |
| gravidopuerperal | p2 pregnancy and childbirth |
| intrapartum | within labor and childbirth |
| lactic | p2 milk |
| lactogenic | producing milk |
| lactorrhea | spontaneous discharge of milk |
| multigravida | many pregnancies |
| multipara | many births |
| natal | p2 birth |
| neonate | new birth |
| neonatlologist | person who studies and treats disorders of newborns |
| neonatology | study of newborns |
| nulligravida | no pregancies |
| nullipara | no births |
| para | birth |
| postnatal | p2 after birth |
| postpartum | after childbirth |
| prenatal | p2 b4 birth |
| primigravida | first pregnancy |
| primipara | first birth |
| pseudocyesis | false pregnancy |
| puerpera | childbirth |
| puerperal | p2 immediately after childbirth |
| teratogen | agent that produces malformations in developing embryo |
| teratology | study of malformations |
| abortion | termination of pregnancy |
| abruptioplacentae | premature separation of the placenta |
| eclampsia | severe complication characterized by convulsions |
| ectopic pregnancy | pregnancy occurring outside the uterus-in uterine tubes |
| placenta previa | low plantation of the placenta on the uterine wall |
| preclampsia | condition of high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria shortly after giving birth |
| cleft lip/palate | congenital split of the lip or roof of mouth |
| Down Syndrome | genetic condition caused by a chromosomal abnormaltiy |
| esophageal atresia | congenital absence of part of the esophagus |
| fetal alcohol syndrome(FAS) | condition cause by alcohol consumption during pregnancy leading to birth defects |
| gastroschisis | congenital fissure of the abdominal wall |
| respiratory distress syndrome(RDS) | respiratory complications in infants |
| spina bifida | defect in the vertebral column -arch doesn't close |
| breech presentation | position in which bum, feet, or knees come out first |
| cephalic presentation | head emerges first |
| cesarean section | incision in the abdomen to delivery fetus |
| colostrum | thin, milky fluid secreted from the breast b4 lactation begins |
| congenital anomaly | abnormality present at birth |
| in vitro fertilization | fertilization of egg outside of the womb |
| lactation | secretion of milk |
| lochia | vaginal discharge after childbirth |
| meconium | first stool of the newborn |
| midwife | individual who practices midwifery |
| obstetrician | physician who specializes in obstetrics |
| obstretics | medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, and childbirth |
| parturition | act of giving birth |
| premature birth/infant | birth b4 gestation |
| puerperium | period from delivery until reproductive organs return to normal(6 wks) |
| quickening | first feeling of fetus movement inside of womb |
| stillborn | born dead |
| Epstein-Barr | herpes virus that causes mono |
| icteric | jaundiced |
| narcolepsy | sudden attacks of deep sleep |
| thyromegaly | enlarged thyroid gland |
| trichomonas | STI (parasite) |
| urinalysis | physical, chemical, and microscopic analysis of urione |
| adnexa | parts surrounding the uterus |
| bilirubin | chemical found in bile |
| corpus | body |
| echo lucencies | ultrasound images that appear black |
| En bloc | all at the same time |
| maculopapular | flat, red bumps (rash) |
| nodulars | p2 the nodules |
| oblique | on an angle |
| -cyesis | pregnancy |
| -tocia | birth, labor |
| puerper | childbirth |
| pseudo | false |
| par/part | bear, give birth to, labor, childbirth |
| nat | birth |
| omphal | umbilicus |
| rrhexis | rupture |
| terat | malformation |
| chori | chorion |
| amni/amnion | amnion, amnion fluid |
| cephal | head |
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