Med Term 2 Chapter 09

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gamete

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mature germ cell, either sperm or ovum

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ovulation

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expulsion of a mature ovum from an ovary

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conception, or fertilization

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beginning of pregnancy, when the sperm enters the ovum

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zygote

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cell formed by the union of the sperm and the ovum

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embryo

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unborn offspring in the stage of development from implantation of the zygote to the end of the eighth week of pregnancy; characterized by rapid growth of the embryo

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fetus

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unborn offspring from the beginning of the ninth week of pregnancy until birth

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gestation, pregnancy

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development of a new individual from conception to birth

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gestation period

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duration of pregnancy; normally 38-42 weeks

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implantation

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embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining; process normally begins about 7 days after fertilization and continues for several days

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placenta, or afterbirth

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a structure that grows on the wall of the uterus during pregnancy and allows for nourishment of the unborn child

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amniotic, or amnionic, sac

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membranes bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery

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chorion

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outermost layer of the fetus membrane

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amnion

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innermost layer of the fetal membrane

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amniotic, or amnionic, fluid

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fluid within the amniotic sac, which surrounds the fetus

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abortion (AB)

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termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo of fetus before viablilty, usually before 20 weeks of gestation

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abruptio placentae

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premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall

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eclampsia

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severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion

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ectopic pregnancy

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pregnancy occuring outside the uterus, commonly in the uterine tubes

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placenta previa

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abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall completely or partially covering the cervix

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preeclampsia

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abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria, but with no convulsions

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cleft lip or palate

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congenital split of the lip or roof of the mouth, one or both deformities may be present

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down syndrome

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genetic condition caused by a chromosomal abnormality characterized by varying degrees of intelligence, developmental, and physical disorders of defects

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erythroblastosis fetalis

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condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes. Normally causes by incompatibility of the infant's and mother's blood

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esophageal atresia

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congenital absence of part of the esophagus; food cannot pass from the baby's mouth to stomach

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fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

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condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy causing various birth defects to be present

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gastroschisis

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congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus

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respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

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respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants; in infants caused by normal immaturity of the respiratory system

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spina bifida

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congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to close

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breech presentation

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birth position in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first

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cephalic presentation

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birth position in which any part of the head emerges first; it is the most common presentation

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cesarean section (CS, C-section)

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birth of fetus through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus

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colostrum

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thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins

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congenital anomaly

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abnormality present at birth; often discovered before birth by sonography and/or amniocentesis

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in vitro fertilization (IVF)

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method of fertilizing human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into the uterus; used when infertility is present

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lactation

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secretion of milk

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lochia

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vaginal discharge after childbirth

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meconium

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first stool of the newborn

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midwife

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individual who practices midwifery

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midwifery

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practice of assisting in childbirth

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obstetrician

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physician who specializes in obstetrics

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obstetrics (OB)

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medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium

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parturition

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act of giving birth

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premature infant

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infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation

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puerpertium

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period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal

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quickening

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first feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by the pregnant woman; usually occurs between 16 and 20 weeks of gestation

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stillborn

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born dead

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AB

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abortion

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CS, C-section

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cesarean section

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DOB

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date of birth

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EDD

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expected date of delivery

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FAS

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fetal alcohol syndrome

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IVF

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in vitro fertilization

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LMP

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last menstral period

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multip

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multipara

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NB

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newborn

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OB

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obstetrics

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primip

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primipara

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RDS

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respiratory distress syndrome

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VBAC

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vaginal birth after cesarean section