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Word parts w/o CF
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| endoscope | instrument used for visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity-also for surgical proced.) |
| endoscopic | pertaining to visual examination within |
| endoscopy | visual examination within |
| apnea | absence of breathing |
| dyspnea | difficult, painful breathing |
| eupnea | normal breathing |
| hypopnea | deficient breathing |
| tachypnea | rapid breathing |
| hematosalpinx | blood in the fallopian (uterine) tube |
| hydrosalpinx | water in the fallopian (uterine) tube |
| pyosalpinx | pus in the fallopian (uterine) tube |
| salpingitis | inflammation in the fallopian (uterine) tube |
| leukorrhea | white discharge (from the vagina) |
| Bartholin adenitis | inflammation of the Bartholin gland |
| abortion | expulsion of fetus before viability (termination of pregnancy) |
| abruptio placentae | premature separation of placenta from the uterine wall |
| eclampsia | progression of preeclampsia- potentially life threatening (incl. convulsions/seizures) |
| preeclampsia | abnormal condition during pregnancy or shortly after birth (high blood pressure- no seizures) |
| Apgar score | system for rapid neonatal assessment at 1 min and 5 min after birth |
| colostrum | thin milky fluid excreted by breast during pregnancy and for a few days after birth |
| meconium | newborn's first stool |
| midwife | individual who practices midwifery |
| midwifery | practice of assisting in childbirth |
| obstetrician | physician who specializes in obstetrics |
| obstetrics (OB) | medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium |
| parturition | act of giving birth |
| puerperium | period from delivery until reproductive organs return to normal (approx. 6 weeks) |
| stillborn | born dead (death of fetus after 20 weeks) |