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Murrsy 13 Definition

Definitions from Murray chapter 13

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a pregnancy that ends before 20 weeks of gestation, either spontaneously (miscarriage) or electively Abortion
Artificial rupture of the membranes (amniotic sac) Amniotomy
Area of edema over the presenting part of the fetus or newborn that results from pressure against the cervix caput succedaneum
Appearance of the fetal scalp or presenting part at the vaginal opening Crowning
Abbreviation for estimated date of delivery; may also be EDB EDD
Incision of the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening epiotomy
Microscopic appearance of amniotic fluid resembling fern leaves when the fluid is allowed to dry on a microscope slide ferning
A pregnant woman; also refers to a woman's total number of pregnancies, including the one in progress, if applicable gravida
A woman who has given birth after two or more pregnancies of at least 20 weeks of gestation;also informally used to describe a pregnant woman before the birth of her second child multipara
Umbilical cord around the fetal neck nuchal cord
A woman who has not completed a pregnancy to at least 20 weeks of gestation nullipara
a woman who has given birth after a pregnancy of at least 20 weeks of gestation; also designates the number of a woman's pregnancies that have ended after 20 weeks of gestation. Para
Paper or commercial swab used to test pH; helps to determine if the amniotic sac has ruptured; Nitrazine test pH test
A woman who has given birth after a pregnancy of at least 20 weeks of gestation; also used informally to describe a pregnant woman before the birth of her fist child primipara
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