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15 Cards in this Set
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premature separation of a normally situated placenta
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abruptio placentae
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act of giving birth to a child
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parturition
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measurement of the pelvic dimensions
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pelvimetry
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condition in which the placenta is attached near the cervix & ruptures prematurely
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placenta previa
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capable of living outside the uterus
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viable
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Papanicolaou test/ Pap smear
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pelvic exam to detect cancer
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puncture of the amniotic sac
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amniocentesis
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colpocleisis
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surgical closure of the vaginal canal
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excision of a cone of tissue
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conization
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any process, device or method that prevents conception
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contraception
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freezing tissue to destroy cells
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cryosurgery
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incision of perineun from the vaginal orifice
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episiotomy
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prevents implantation of a fertilized egg
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intrauterine device IUD
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tying the uterine tubes
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tubal ligation
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used to prevent pregnancy
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contraceptives
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