Obstetrics
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| amenorrhea | absence of menstrual flow
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| amnion | the inner of the two membrane layers that surround and contain the fetus and the amniotic fluid during pregnancy.
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| amniotic fluid | a liquid produced by and contained within the fetal membrances during pregnancy
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| areola | the darker pigmented, circular area surrounding the nipple of each breast.
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| braxton hicks contractions | irregular, ineffective contractions of the uterus that occur throughout pregnancy
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| cerclage | suturing the cervix to keep it from dilating prematurely during the pregnancy.
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| chadwick's sign | the bluish-violet hue of the cervix and vagina after approximately the sixth week of pregnancy.
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| cholasma | patches of tan or brown pigmentation associated with pregnancy. mask of pregnancy
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| chorion | the outer of the two membrane layer that surround and contain the fetus and the amniotic fluid during pregnancy.
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| coitus / Copulation | Intercourse - Sex
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| colostrum | this yellowish fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and the first few days after birth, before lactation begins.
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| conception | the union of a male sperm and a female ovum. fertilization.
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| corpus luteum | a mass of yellowish tissue the forms within the ruptuned ovarian follicle after ovulation. It functions as a temporary endocrine gland
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| eclampsia | the most severe form of hypertension during pregnancy, evidenced by seizures
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| edema | swelling with water retention.
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| Effacement | Thinning of the cervix. Preparation for childbirth.
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| embroy | the nae given to the product of conception fromo the second through the eighth week of pregnancy.
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| Endometrium | The inner lining of the uterus.
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| Episiotomy | A surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the worman's perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening for delivery of the baby
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| Fetoscope | A special stethoscope for hearing the fetal heartbeat through the mother's abdomen
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| Fetus | The name give to the developing baby from approximately the eighth week agter conception until birth.
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| Fimbriae | The fingelike end of the fallopian tube.
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| Fundus | Superior aspect of the uterus.
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| Gamete | A mature sperm of ovum.
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| gastroesophaeal reflux | a return, or reflux, of gastric juicesinto the esophagus. burning sensation..
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| Gestation | The term of pregnancy which equals approzimately 28 days. The period of intrauterine development of the fetus from conception through birth. Also known as Geatational period.
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| Gonads | A Gamet producing gland, such as an ovary or testis.
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| Goodell's Sign | The softening of the uterine cervix a probable sign of preganancy.
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| Gravida | A woman who is pregnant.
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| Hegar's Sign | Sogtening of the lower segment of the uterus.
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| Hypertension | High blood pressure
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| Hypotension | Low blood pressure
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| Labor | The time and the processes that occur during birth from the beginning of cervical dilatation to the delivery of the placenta.
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| Lactation | The production and secretion of milk from the female breast as nourishment for the infant.
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| Laparoscoy | Visualization of the abdominal cavity with an instrument callled a laparoscope through an incision into the abdominal wall.
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| Leukorrhea | A white discharge from the vagina.
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| lightening | the settling of the fetal head into the pelvis.
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| linea nigra | a darkened vertical midline appearing on the abdomen of the pregnant woman extending from the fundus to the symphysis pubis.
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| lithotomy position | a position in which the patient lies on her back, buttocks even with the end of the table, with her knees bent back toward her abdomenand the heel of each foot resting in an elevated food rest at the end of the examination table.
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| lordosis | a forward curature of the spine.
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| multipara | a woman who has given birth tow or more times after 20 weeks gestation
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| multigravida | a womaen who has been pregnant more than once
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| nagele's rule | a formula that is used to calculate the date of birth.
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| neonatology | the branch of medicine that specializes in treatment and care of the diseases and disorders of the newborn through the first four weeks of life.
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| nullipara | a woman who has never completed a pregnancy beyond 20 weeks gestation
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| obstetrician | a physician who specializes in the care of women during pregnancy.
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| obstetrics | the field of medicine that deals with pregnancy
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| ovulation | the release of the mature ovum from the ovary.
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| placenta | a highly vascular disc-shaped organ that forms in the pregnant uterine wall for exchange of pases and nutrients between the mother and the fetus.
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| preeclampsia | high blood pressure proteinuria or edema 20 weeks gestation
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| pregnancy | the period of intrauteringe development of the fetus from conception through birth.
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| primipara | proteinuria or edema 20 weeks gestation
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| quickening | the first feeling of movement of the fetu felt by the expectant mother usually occurs at about 16 to 20 weeks gestation.
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| striae gravidarum | stretch marks taht occur during regnancy due to the great amount of stretching that occurs.
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| trimester | one of the three periods of approximately three months into which pregnancy is divided.
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| waddling gait | A manner of walking in which the feet are wide apart and the walk resembles that of a duck.
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| abortion | termination of a pregnancy before the fetus has reached a viable age.
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| abruption placenta | the premature separtation of a normally implanted placenta from the uterine wall.
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| ectopic pregancy | adnormal implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity. Tubal Pregnancy
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| gestational diabetess | A disorder in which women who are not diabetic before pregnancy develop diabetes during the pregnancy.
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| hyperemesis gravidarum | an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by severe vomiting that results in maternal dehydration and weight loss.
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| incompetent cervix | a condition in which the cervical os (opening) do;ates befpre tje fetis reacjes term. without labor or uterine contractions.
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| bloody show | a vaginal discharge that is mixture of thick mucus and pick or dark brown blood.
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| rupture of amniotic sac | the rupture of amniotic sac (membranes) may occur prior to the onset of labor.
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| sudden burst of energy | this occurs in some women shortly before the onset of labor.
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| amniocentesis | a surgical puncture of the amniotic sac for the purpose of removing amniotic fluid.
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| cesarean section | a surgical procefure in which the abdomen and uterus are incised and a baby is delivered transabdominally. Cesarean Delivery C Section.
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| contraction stress test | a stress test used to evaluate the ability of the fetus to tolerate the stress of labor and deliver (CST)
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| pelvic ultrasound | uses high frequency sound waves to examine the pelvis.
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| pelvimentry | the process of measuring the felam pelvis.
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| pregnancy test | HCG
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| mammary glands | the female breast.
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| ovary | one of a pair of female gonads responsible for producing meature ova (eggs)
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