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CH14 CSA
Stacey LaBranche - Medical Terminology for Healthcare CH14 CSA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| LLETZ | Large-Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone |
| Tocolytic Agent | Drug used to stop labor contractions |
| Oxytocin | A hormone released by the posterior pituitary that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding |
| Version | Manual method for reversing the position of the fetus, usually done to facilitate delivery |
| Episiotomy | Surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth |
| Obstetric Sonogram | Ultrasound image of the pregnant uterus to determine fetal development |
| Pelvic Sonography | Ultrasound imaging of the female pelvis |
| Pelvimetry | Obstetric measurement of the pelvis to evaluate proper conditions for vaginal delivery |
| Fetal Monitoring | Use of an electronic device for simulations recording of fetal heart rate and uterine contractions |
| Amniocentesis | Aspiration of a small amount of amniotic fluid for analysis of possible fetal abnormalities |
| Placenta Previa | Displaced attachment of the placenta in the lower region of the uterine cavity |
| Eclampsia | True toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, severe headaches, dizziness, convulsions, and coma |
| Threatened Abortion | Bleeding with the threat of miscarriage |
| Missed Abortion | Death of a fetus or embryo within the uterus that is not naturally expelled after death |
| Habitual Abortion | Spontaneous abortion occurring in three or more consecutive pregnancies |
| Macrosomia | Large-bodied baby commonly seen in diabetic pregnancies |
| Meconium Staining | Presence of meconium in amniotic fluid |
| Cervical Effacement | Progressive obliteration of the endocervical canal during delivery |
| Primigavida | First Pregnancy |
| Contraceptive Injection | Injection of a hormone such as Depo-Provers into the body |
| Radiation Therapy | Treatment of neoplastic disease using radiation to deter the proliferation (rapid increase) of malignant cells |
| Mastopexy | Elevation of pendulous breast tissue |
| Modified Radical Mastectomy | Removal of an entire breast and lymph nodes of the axilla |
| Simple Mastectomy | Removal of an entire breast but with the underlying muscle and axillary lymph nodes left intact |
| Salpingostomy | Creation of an opening in the Fallopian tube to open a blockage |
| Laparoscopic Surgery | Surgical procedure within the abdominal or pelvic region using a laparoscope |
| Abdominal Hysterectomy | Removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen |
| Cervical Conization | Removal of a cone-shaped portion of the cervix |
| Hysterosalpingogram | X-ray of the uterus and Fallopian tubes using a contrast medium to determine the patency (openness) |
| Hysteroscopy | Use of a hysteroscope to examine the intrauterine cavity for assessment of abnormalities |
| Excision Biopsy | Removal of an entire lesion for microscopic examination |
| Polymastia | Presence of more than two breasts |
| Gynecomastia | Development of mammary glands in the male caused by altered hormone levels |
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