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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| kidneys | two bean-shaped organs located on each side of the vertebral column on the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity; function is to remove waste products from the blood and aid in maintaining water and electrolyte imbalances |
| nephron | urine-producing microscopic structure; ~1 million nephrons in each kidney |
| glomerulus (p. glomeruli) | cluster of capillaries at the entrance of the nephron; process of filtering blood and creating urine begins here |
| renal pelvis | funnel-shaped reservoir in the kidney that collects the urine and passes it to the ureter |
| hilum | indentation on the medial side of the kidney where the renal artery, vein, and pelvis are located and the ureter leaves the kidney |
| ureters | two slender tubes, approximately 10-13 inches long, that receive the urine from the kidneys and carry it to the posterior portion of the bladder |
| urinary bladder | muscular, hollow organ that temporarily holds the urine; as it fills, the thick, muscular wall becomes thinner, and the organ increases in size |
| urethra | lowest part of the urinary tract, through which the urine passes from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body |
| urinary meatus | opening through which the urine passes to the outside |
| azotemia | also called uremia; urea in the blood (a toxic condition resulting from disease of the kidney in which waste products are in the blood that are normally excreted by the kidney) |
| cystitis | inflammation of the bladder |
| cystocele | protrusion of the bladder |
| cystolith | stone(s) in the bladder |
| glomerulonephritis | inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney |
| hydronephrosis | abnormal condition of water in the kidney; obstruction of urine drainage causes urine to collect in the renal pelvis |
| nephritis | inflammation of a kidney |
| nephroblastoma | also called Wilms tumor; kidney tumor containing developing (germ) cells; malignant tumor |
| nephrolithiasis | condition of stone(s) in the kidney |
| nephroma | tumor of the kidney |
| nephromegaly | enlargement of a kidney |
| nephroptosis | also called floating kidney; drooping kidney; occurs when the kidney is no longer held in place and drops out of its normal position; truck drivers and horseback riders are prone to this condition |
| pyelitis | inflammation of the renal pelvis |
| pyelonephritis | inflammation of the renal pelvis and the kidney |
| ureteritis | inflammation of a ureter |
| ureterocele | protrusion of a ureter (distally into the bladder) |
| ureterolithiasis | condition of stone(s) in the ureter |
| ureterostenosis | narrowing of the ureter |
| urethrocystitis | inflammation of the urethra and the bladder |
| epispadias | congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the upper surface of the penis |
| hypospadias | congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the underside of the penis; females may also have a form of hypospadias where the urinary meatus is unusually located |
| polycystic kidney disease | condition in which the kidney contains many cysts causing progressive interference with the ability to form urine |
| renal calculus (pl. calculi) | stone in the kidney |
| renal failure | loss of kidney function resulting in its inability to remove waste products from the body and maintain electrolyte balance |
| renal hypertension | elevated blood pressure resulting from kidney disease |
| urinary retention | abnormal accumulation of urine in the bladder because of an inability to urinate |
| urinary suppression | sudden stoppage of urine formation |
| urinary tract infection (UTI) | infection of one or more organs of the urinary tract |
| acute renal failure (ARF) | rapid (< 2 days), severe reduction in renal function resulting in a collection of metabolic waste in the body; prompt treatment can reverse the condition |
| chronic kidney disease (CKD) | progressive, irreversible, loss of renal function, and the onset of uremia |
| end-stage renal disease (ESRD) | what chronic kidney disease is called when kidney function is too poor to sustain life |
| cystectomy | excision of the bladder |
| cystolithotomy | incision into the bladder to remove stone(s) |
| cystorrhaphy | suturing the bladder |
| cystostomy | creation of an artificial opening in the bladder (for urinary drainage) |
| cystotomy, vesicotomy | incision into the bladder |
| lithotripsy | surgical crushing of stone(s) (using shock waves) |
| meatotomy | incision into the meatus (to enlarge it) |
| nephrectomy | excision of the kidney |
| nephrolithotomy | incision into the kidney to remove stone(s) |
| nephrolithotripsy | surgical crushing of stone(s) in the kidney (using shock waves) |
| nephrolysis | separating the kidney (from other body structures) |
| nephropexy | surgical fixation of the kidney |
| nephrostomy | creation of an artificial opening into the kidney |
| pyelolithotomy | incision into the renal pelvis to remove stone(s) |
| pyeloplasty | surgical repair of the renal pelvis |
| ureterectomy | excision of the ureter |
| ureterostomy | creation of an artificial opening into the ureter (for drainage of urine) |
| urethroplasty | surgical repair of the urethra |
| vesicourethral suspension | suspension pertaining to the bladder and urethra |
| extracorporeal | occurring outside the body |
| extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) | noninvasive surgical procedure to crush stone(s) in the kidney or ureter by administration of repeated shockwaves |
| fulguration | destruction of living tissue with an electric spark (a method commonly used to destroy bladder growths) |
| renal transplant | surgical implantation of a donor kidney into a patient with inadequate renal function |
| cystogram | radiographic image of the bladder |
| cystography | radiographic imaging of the bladder |
| nephrography | radiographic imaging of the kidney |
| nephrosonography | process of recording the kidney using sound (ultrasonography) |
| renogram | radiographic record of the kidney (a nuclear medicine test, used to evaluate kidney function) |
| retrograde urogram | radiographic image of the urinary tract; contrast medium is instilled into the bladder, ureter, or renal pelvis through a urethral catheter; retrograde means to move in a direction opposite from normal |
| urogram | radiographic image of the urinary tract |
| voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) | radiographic imaging of the bladder and the urethra before and during urination |
| cystoscope | instrument used for visual examination of the bladder |
| cystoscopy | visual examination of the bladder |
| nephroscopy | visual examination of the kidney |
| ureteroscopy | visual examination of the ureter |
| KUB (kidney, ureter, bladder) | simple radiographic image of the abdomen to determine size, shape, and location of the kidney, ureter, and bladder; also called flat plate of the abdomen |
| blood urea nitrogen (BUN) | blood test that measures the amount of urea in the blood; an increased BUN detects an abnormality in renal function |
| creatinine | blood test that measures the amount of creatinine in the blood; an elevated amount may indicate impaired kidney function |
| specific gravity (SG) | test performed on a urine specimen to measure the concentrating or diluting ability of the kidneys |
| urinalysis (UA) | multiple routine tests performed on a urine specimen providing screening for blood, glucose, protein, and other substances in the urine; offers a picture of overall health |
| albuminuria | albumin in the urine (albumin is an important protein in the blood, but when found in the urine, may indicate kidney disease; small amounts may be present in the absence of kidney disease) |
| anuria | absence of urine (failure of the kidney to produce urine) |
| diuresis | condition of urine passing through (increased excretion of urine) |
| dysuria | difficult or painful urination |
| glycosuria | sugar (glucose) in the urine |
| hematuria | blood in the urine |
| meatal | pertaining to the meatus |
| nephrologist | physician who studies and treats diseases of the kidney |
| nephrology | study of the kidney (a branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the kidney) |
| nocturia | night urination |
| oliguria | scanty urine (amount) |
| polyuria | much (excessive) urine |
| pyuria | pus in the urine |
| urinary | pertaining to urine |
| urologist | physician who studies and treats diseases of the urinary tract |
| urology | study of the urinary tract dealing with diseases of the male and female urinary systems and the male reproductive system |
| catheter (cath) | flexible, tube-like device, such as a urinary catheter for withdrawing or instilling fluids |
| distended | stretched out |
| electrolytes | minerals in the body that carry an electrolyte charge; electrolyte balance is necessary for the body to function normally and is maintained by the kidneys |
| enuresis | involuntary urination; may be nocturnal enuresis (bed-wetting) or diurnal enuresis |
| hemodialysis (HD) | procedure for removing impurities from the blood because of an inability of the kidneys to do so |
| incontinence | inability to control the bladder and/or bowels |
| micturate | to pass urine (also called urinate) |
| peritoneal dialysis | procedure for removing toxic wastes when the kidney is unable to do so; the peritoneal cavity is used as the receptacle for the fluid used in the dialysis |
| stricture | abnormal narrowing |
| urinal | receptacle for urine |
| urinary catheterization | passage of a catheter into the urinary bladder to withdraw urine |
| urodynamics | pertaining to the force and flow of urine within the urinary tract |
| void | to empty or evacuate waste material, especially urine |
| testis (pl. testes) | also called testicle; primary male sex organ, paired, oval-shaped, and enclosed in a sac called the scrotum; the testes produce spermatozoa (sperm cells) and the hormone testosterone |
| seminiferous tubules | approximately 900 coiled tubes within the testes in which spermatogenesis occurs |
| sperm | also called spermatozoon, pl. spermatozoa; the microscopic male germ cell, which, when united with the ovum, produces a zygote (fertilized egg) that with subsequent development becomes an embryo |
| testosterone | the principal male sex hormone; chief function is to stimulate the development of the male reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics such as facial hair |
| epididymis | coiled tube attached to each of the testes that provides for storage, transit, and maturation of sperm; continuous with the vas deferens |
| vas deferens | also called ductus deferens; duct carrying the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra; a circular muscle constricts during intercourse to prevent urination |
| spermatic cord | encloses each vas deferens with nerves, lymphatics, arteries, and veins |
| seminal vesicles | two main glands located posterior to the base of the bladder that open into the vas deferens; the glands secrete a thick fluid that forms part of the semen |
| prostate gland | encircles a proximal section of the urethra; secretes a fluid that aids in the movement of the sperm and ejaculation |
| semen | composed of sperm, seminal fluids, and other secretions |
| scrotum | sac containing the testes and epididymis, suspended on both sides of and posterior to the penis |
| penis | male organ of urination and sexual intercourse |
| glans penis | enlarged tip on the end of the penis |
| prepuce | fold of skin covering the glans penis in uncircumcised males (foreskin of the penis) |
| genitalia | reproductive organs; includes internal and external reproductive organs; also called genitals |
| gonads | primary reproductive organs; testes in males, ovaries in females |
| anorchism | state of absence of testis (unilateral or bilateral) |
| balanitis | inflammation of the glans penis |
| balanorrhea | discharge from the glans penis |
| benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) OR benign prostatic hypertrophy | excessive development pertaining to the prostate gland; nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland |
| cryptorchidism (also called undescended testicle(s)) | state of hidden testis (During fetal development, testes are located in the abdominal area near the kidneys. Before birth, they move down into the scrotal sac. Failure of one or both of the testes to descend results in cryptorchidism) |
| epididymitis | inflammation of the epididymis |
| orchiepididymitits | inflammation of the testis and the epididymis |
| orchitis | inflammation of the testis (also called orchiditis) |
| prostatitis | inflammation of the prostate gland |
| prostatocystitis | inflammation of the prostate gland and the bladder |
| prostatolith | stone(s) in the prostate gland |
| prostatorrhea | discharge from the prostate gland |
| prostatovesiculitis | inflammation of the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles |
| erectile dysfunction (ED) | the inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse; formerly called impotence |
| hydrocele | fluid-filled sac around the testicle; causes scrotal swelling |
| phimosis | a tightness of the prepuce (foreskin of the penis) that prevents its retraction over the glans penis; it may be congenital or a result of balanitis; circumcision is the usual treatment |
| priapism | persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness |
| prostate cancer | cancer of the prostate gland, usually occurring in men middle-aged and older |
| spermatocele | distention of the epididymis containing an abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid and sperm cells; may cause scrotal swelling |
| testicular cancer | cancer of the testicle, usually occurring in men 15 to 35 years of age |
| testicular torsion | twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis; occurs most often during puberty and often presents with a sudden onset of severe testicular or scrotal pain; considered a surgical emergency |
| variocele | enlarged veins of the spermatic cord; may cause scrotal swelling |
| balanoplasty | surgical repair of the glans penis |
| epididymectomy | excision of the epididymis |
| orchiectomy or orchidectomy | excision of the testis (bilateral orchiectomy is called castration) |
| orchiopexy or orchidopexy | surgical fixation of the testicle (performed to bring undescended testicle(s) into the scrotum) |
| orchioplasty | surgical repair of the testis |
| orchiotomy or orchidotomy | incision into the testis |
| prostatectomy | excision of the prostate gland |
| prostatocystotomy | incision into the prostate gland and bladder |
| prostatolithotomy | incision into the prostate gland to remove stone(s) |
| prostatovesiculectomy | excision of the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles |
| vasectomy | excision of a duct; partial excision of the vas deferens bilaterally, resulting in male sterilization |
| vasovasostomy | creation of artificial openings between ducts (the severed ends of the vas deferens are reconnected in an attempt to restore fertility in men who have had a vasectomy) |
| vesiculectomy | excision of the seminal vesicle(s) |
| ablation | destruction of abnormal or excessive tissue by melting, vaporizing, or eroding |
| circumcision | surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin); all or part of the foreskin may be removed |
| enucleation | excision of a whole organ or mass without cutting into it |
| hydrocelectomy | surgical removal of a hydrocele (a fluid-filled sac around the testicle causing scrotal swelling) |
| laser surgery | use of a focused beam of light to excise or vaporize abnormal tissue and to control bleeding |
| morcellation | cutting or grinding solid tissue into smaller pieces for removal |
| andropathy | disease of the male (specific to the male, such as orchitis) |
| aspermia | condition of without sperm (or semen or ejaculation) |
| oligospermia | condition of scanty sperm (in the semen; may contribute to infertility) |
| orchialgia | pain in the testis; also called testalgia |
| spermatolysis | dissolution (destruction) of sperm |
| transurethral | pertaining to through the urethra |
| endometriosis | abnormal condition of the endometrium; endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus in various areas in the pelvic cavity, including the ovaries, uterine tubes, intestines, and uterus) |
| endometritis | inflammation of the endometrium |
| hematosalpinx | blood in the uterine tube |
| mastitis | inflammation of the breast |
| menometrorrhagia | excessive bleeding from the uterus at menstruation (and between menstrual cycles; heavy and irregular bleeding) |
| menorrhagia | excessive bleeding at menstruation (heavy bleeding in a regular, cyclical pattern) |
| metrorrhagia | excessive bleeding from the uterus (irregular, out-of-cycle bleeding ranging from heavy to light, including spotting) |
| myometritis | inflammation of the myometrium (the uterine muscle) |
| oligomenorrhea | scanty menstrual flow (infrequent) |
| oophoritis | inflammation of the ovary |
| perimetritis | inflammation surrounding the uterus (of the perimetrium) |
| pyosalpinx | pus in the uterine tube |
| salpingitis | inflammation of the uterine tube |
| salpingocele | hernia of the uterine tube |
| vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina |
| vaginosis | abnormal condition of the vagina (caused by a bacterial imbalance); also called bacterial vaginosis |
| vulvovaginitis | inflammation of the vulva and vagina |
| adenomyosis | growth of endometrium into the muscular portion of the uterus |
| breast cancer | malignant tumor of the breast |
| cervical cancer | malignant tumor of the cervix, which progresses from cervical dysplasia to carcinoma; its cause is linked to HPV infection |
| endometrial cancer | also called uterine cancer; malignant tumor of the endometrium |
| fibrocystic breast changes (FCC) | fibrosis, benign cysts, and pain or tenderness in one or both breasts; thought to be caused by monthly hormonal changes; also called fibrocystic breasts |
| ovarian cancer | malignant tumor of the ovary |
| pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) | inflammation of some or all of he female pelvic organs; can be caused by many different pathogens; if untreated, the infection may spread upward; an ascending infection may result in infertility and fatal septicemia |
| polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) | condition typically characterized by hormonal imbalances, ovulatory dysfunction, and multiple ovarian cysts; symptoms can include irregular menstruation, acne, excess facial/body hair, and infertility |
| toxic shock syndrome (TSS) | severe illness characterized by high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, and myalgia, followed by hypotension and, in severe cases, shock and death; usually affects menstruating women using tampons, caused by bacteria |
| uterine fibroid (myoma of the uterus; leiomyoma) | benign tumor of the uterine muscle; also called myoma of the uterus; also called leiomyoma |
| uterine prolapse | downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina |
| vaginal fistula | abnormal opening between the vagina and another organ, such as the urinary bladder, colon, or rectum |
| amenorrhea | absence of menstrual flow |
| Bartholin adenitis | inflammation of the Bartholin gland (also called Bartholinitis) |
| cervicitis | inflammation of the cervix |
| dysmenorrhea | painful menstrual flow |
| colpocleisis | surgical closure of the vagina |
| colpoperineorrhaphy | suturing of the vagina and perineum (performed to mend perineal vaginal tears) |
| colpoplasty | surgical repair of the vagina |
| colporraphy | suturing of the vagina (wall of the vagina) |
| episioperineoplasty | surgical repair of the vulva and the perineum |
| episiorrhaphy | suturing of (a tear in) the vulva |
| hymenectomy | excision of the hymen |
| hymenotomy | incision into the hymen |
| hysterectomy | excision of the uterus |
| hysteropexy | surgical fixation of the uterus |
| hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy | excision of the uterus, uterine tubes, and ovaries |
| mammoplasty | surgical repair of the breast (performed to enlarge or reduce size and to reconstruct after removal of a tumor) |
| mastectomy | surgical removal of the breast |
| mastopexy | surgical fixation of the breast (performed to lift sagging breast tissue or to create symmetry) |
| oophorectomy | excision of the ovary |
| perineorrhaphy | suturing of (a tear in) the perineum |
| salpingectomy | excision of the uterine tube |
| salpingo-oophorectomy | excision of the uterine tube and the ovary |
| salpingostomy | creation of an artificial opening in the uterine tube (performed to restore patency) |
| trachelectomy | excision of the cervix (also called cervicectomy) |
| trachelorrhaphy | suturing of the cervix; also called cervical cerclage |
| vuvlvectomy | excision of the vulva |
| laparoscopy | visual examination of the abdominopelvic cavity |
| myomectomy | excision of a myoma (a uterine fibroid) |
| colposcope | instrument used for visual examination of the vagina (and cervix) |
| hysteroscope | instrument used for visual examination of the uterus (uterine cavity) |
| pelviscopic | pertaining to visual examination of the pelvic cavity (female reproductive organs) |
| endocervical | pertaining to within the cervix |
| gynopathic | pertaining to reproductive system diseases of women |
| leukorrhea | white discharge (from the vagina) |
| mastalgia | pain in the breast |
| menarche | beginning of menstruation (specifically, first menstrual period) |
| vaginal | pertaining to the vagina |
| vesicovaginal | pertaining to the bladder and the vagina |
| vulvovaginal | pertaining to the vulva and vagina |
| anovulation | absence of ovulation |
| dyspareunia | difficult or painful intercourse |
| fistula | abnormal passageway between two organs or between an internal organ and the body surface |
| menopause | cessation of menstruation |
| oligoovulation | infrequent ovulation |
| ovulation | release of an ovum from a mature Graafian follicle |
| prolapse | displacement of an organ or anatomic structure from its normal position (also called ptosis) |
| speculum | instrument used for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection |
| gamete | mature germ cell, either sperm (male) or ovum (female) |
| conception | also called fertilization; beginning of pregnancy, when the sperm enters the ovum; normally occurs in the uterine tubes |
| zygote | cell formed by the union of the sperm and ovum |
| embryo | unborn offspring in the stage of development from implantation of the zygote to the end of the eighth week of pregnancy |
| fetus | unborn offspring from the beginning of the ninth week of pregnancy until birth |
| gestation | development of a new individual from conception to birth; also called pregnancy |
| gestation period | duration of pregnancy; normally 38-42 weeks, divided into trimesters |
| implantation | embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining; the process normally begins about 7 days after fertilization and continues for several days |
| placenta | structure that grows on the wall of the uterus during pregnancy and allows for nourishment of the fetus (commonly referred to as afterbirth) |
| amniotic sac | membranous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery |
| chorion | outermost layer of the fetal membrane |
| amnion | innermost layer of the fetal membrane |
| amniotic fluid | fluid within the amniotic sac, which surrounds the fetus |
| umbilicus | navel (belly button); marks the site of attachment of the umbilical cord to the fetus |
| amnionitis | inflammation of the amnion |
| chorioamnionitis | inflammation of the chorion and amnion |
| choriocarcinoma | cancerous tumor of the chorion |
| dystocia | difficult labor |
| hysterorrhexis | rupture of the uterus |
| oligohydramnios | scanty amnion water; less than the normal amount of amniotic fluid (500 mL or less) |
| polyhydramnios | much amnion water; more than the normal amount of amniotic fluid (2000 mL or more) |
| abortion (AB) | termination of a pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo or fetus before viability |
| abruptio placentae | premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall |
| eclampsia | severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion; potentially life-threatening; third most common cause of maternal death |
| ectopic pregnancy | pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the uterine tubes |
| placenta previa | abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall completely or partially covering the cervix |
| preeclampsia | abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high blood pressure and proteinuria, but with no convulsions; cause is unknown |
| microcephalus | fetus with a very small head |
| omphalitis | inflammation of the umbilicus |
| omphalocele | herniation at the umbilicus (a part of the intestine protrudes through the abdominal wall at birth) |
| pyloric stenosis | narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter |
| tracheoesophageal fistula | abnormal passageway pertaining to the trachea and esophagus (between the trachea and esophagus) |
| cleft lip or palate | congenital split of the lip or roof of the mouth |
| Down syndrome | also called trisomy 21; genetic condition caused by a chromosomal abnormality characterized by varying degrees of intellectual, developmental, and physical disorders or defects; there is an extra 21st chromosome |
| erythroblastosis fetalis | condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes; the condition is usually caused by incompatibility of the infant's and mother's blood, occurring when the mother's blood is Rh negative and the infant's blood is Rh positive |
| esophageal atresia | congenital absence of part of the esophagus; food cannot pass from the baby's mouth to the stomach |
| fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) | condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy; various birth defects may be present |
| gastroschisis | congenital fissure of the abdominal wall that is not at the umbilicus; enterocele, protrusion of the intestine, is usually present |
| respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) | respiratory complication in the newborn |
| spina bifida | congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to close |
| amniotomy | incision into the amnion (rupture of the fetal membrane to induce labor) |
| episiotomy | incision into the vulva (perineum); sometimes performed during delivery to prevent a traumatic tear of the vulva |
| amniocentesis | surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid; a prenatal test in which the fluid is used for the assessment of fetal health and maturity to aid in diagnosing fetal abnormalities |
| amniochorial | pertaining to the amnion and chorion |
| amniorrhea | discharge of amniotic fluid |
| amniorrhexis | rupture of the amnion |
| antepartum | before childbirth (reference to the mother) |
| embryogenic | producing an embryo |
| embryoid | resembling an embryo |
| fetal | pertaining to the fetus |
| gravida | pregnant; a woman who is or has been pregnant, regardless of pregnancy outcome |
| gravidopuerperal | pertaining to pregnancy and childbirth (from delivery until reproductive organs return to normal) |
| intrapartum | within (during) labor and childbirth |
| lactic | pertaining to milk |
| lactogenic | producing milk (by stimulation) |
| lactorrhea | spontaneous discharge of milk |
| multigravida | many pregnancies (a woman who has been pregnant two or more times) |
| multipara | many births (a woman who has given birth to two or more viable offspring) |
| natal | pertaining to birth |
| neonate | new birth (an infant from birth to 4 weeks of age) |
| nulligravida | no pregnancies (a woman who has never been pregnant) |
| nullipara | no births (a woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring) |
| para | birth (a woman who has given birth to an offspring after the point of viability whether the fetus is alive or stillborn) |
| postnatal | pertaining to after birth (reference to the newborn) |
| postpartum | after childbirth (reference to the mother) |
| prenatal | pertaining to before birth (reference to the newborn) |
| primigravida | first pregnancy (a woman in her first pregnancy) |
| primipara | first birth (a woman who has given birth to an offspring after the point of viability) |
| pseudocyesis | false pregnancy (a woman who believes she is pregnant - this may be a psychological condition or related to underlying pathology, such as a uterine tumor) |
| puerpera | childbirth (a woman who has just given birth) |
| puerperal | pertaining to (immediately after) childbirth |
| teratogen | any agent producing malformations in the developing embryo |
| teratogenic | producing malformations in the developing embryo |
| teratology | study of malformations |
| Apgar score | system for rapid neonatal assessment at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth |
| breech presentation | birth position in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first |
| cephalic presentation | birth position in which any part of the head emerges first; most common presentation |
| cesarean section | birth of a fetus through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus |
| colostrum | thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins |
| congenital anomaly | abnormality present at birth; often discovered before birth by sonography or amniocentesis |
| in vitro fertilization (IVF) | method of fertilizing human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into the uterus; used when infertility is present |
| lactation | secretion of milk |
| lochia | vaginal discharge after childbirth |
| meconium | first stool of the newborn (greenish-black) |
| parturition | act of giving birth |
| puerperium | period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal (~ 6 weeks) |
| quickening | first feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by the pregnant woman; usually occurs between 16 and 20 weeks |
| stillborn | born dead |
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