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Word parts w/o CF
Term | Definition |
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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) |