Obstetrics & Neonatology

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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 prenancy, 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 second month of pregnancy

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fetus

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unborn offspring from the beginning of the third month 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

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implantation, nidation

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embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining (normally begins about 7 days after fertilization & 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 (bag of water)

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membranous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery

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chorion

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outermost layer of the fetal membrane

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amnion

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innermost layer of the fetal membrane

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amniotic fluid

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fluid within the amniotic sac, which surrounds the fetus

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amnionitis

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inflammation of the amnion

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chorioamnionitis

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inflammation of the chorion and amnion

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choriocarcinoma

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cancerous tumor of the chorion

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dystocia

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difficult labor

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embryotocia

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birth of an embryo (abortion)

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hysterorrhexis

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rupture of the uterus

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oligohydramnios

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scanty amnion water (less than the normal amount of amniotic fluid (500 ml or less)

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polyhydramnios

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much amnion water (more than normal amount of amniotic fluid, 2000 ml or more) (hydramnios)

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salpingocyesis

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pregnancy occurring in the fallopian tube (ectopic pregnancy)

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abortion

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termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo before fetal viability, 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 & coma. It is a potentially life-threatening disorder

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ectopic pregnancy

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pregnancy occurring joutside the uterus, commonly in the fallopian tubes

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placenta previa

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abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall.

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preeclampsia

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abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high bld pressure, edema & proteinuria, but w/no convulsions or coma.

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microcephalus

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(fetus w/a very) small head

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omphalitis

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inflammation of the umbilicus

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omphalocele

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herniation at the umbilicus (a part of the intestine protrudes thr the abdominal wall at birth)

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pyloric stenosis

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narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter

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tracheoesophageal fistula

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abnormal passageway pertaining to the esophagus and the trachea

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cleft lip and palate

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congenital split of the lip and roof of the mouth (indicates a fissure)

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Down syndrome

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congenital condition characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation multiple defects

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erythroblastosis fetalis

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condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes.

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esophageal atresia

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congenital absence ofpart of the esophagus. Food cannot pass from the baby's mouth to the stomach

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gastroschisis

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a congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus. Enterocele, is usually present

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respiratory distress syndrome

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a respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants

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spina bifida (divided spine)

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

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amniotomy

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incision into the amnion (rupture of the fetal membrane to induce labor)

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episiotomy

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incision of the vulva (perineum),usually performed during delivery to prevent tearing of the perineum (perineotomy)

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pelvic sonography

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pertaining to the pelvis, process of recording sound - to evaluate the fetus & pregnancy

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amniocentesis

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surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid - the fluid is used for the assessment of fetal health and maturity to aid in diagnosing fetal abnormalities

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amnioscope

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instrument used for visual examination of the amniotic fluid (& the fetus)

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amnioscopy

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visual examination of amniotic fluid (and the fetus)

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amniochorial

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pertaining to the amnion and chorion

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amniorrhea

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discharge (escape) of amniotic fluid

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amniorrhexis

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rupture of the amnion

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antepartum

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before childbirth (reference to the mother)

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embryogenic

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producing an embryo

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embryoid

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resembling an embryo

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fetal

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pertaining to the fetus

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gravida

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pregnant (woman)

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gravidopuerperal

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pertaining to pregnancy and the childhood (from delivery until reproductive organs return to normal)

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intrapartum

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within (during) labor and childbirth

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lactic

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pertaining to milk

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lactogenic

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producing milk (by stimulation)

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lactorrhea

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(spontaneous) discharge of milk

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multigravida

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many pregnancies (a woman who has been pregnant two or more times)

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multipara (multip)

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many births (a woman who has been pregnant two or more times)

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natal

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pertaining to birth

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neonate

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new birth (an infant from birth to 4 weeks of age)

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neonatologist

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physician who studies and treats disorders of the newborn

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neonatology

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study of the newborn (branch of medicine that deals w/diagnosis and tx of disorders in newborns)

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nulligravida

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no pregnancies (a woman who has never been pregnant)

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nullipara

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no births ( a woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring)

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para

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birth (a woman who has given birth to a viable offspring)

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postnatal

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pertaining to after birth (reference to the newborn)

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postpartum

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after childbirth (reference to the mother)

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prenatal

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pertaining to before birth (reference to the newborn)

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primigravida

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first pregnancy (a woman in her first pregnancy)

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primipara

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first birth ( a woman who has given birth to one viable offspring)

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pseudocyesis

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false pregnancy

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puerpera

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childbirth ( a woman who has just given birth)

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puerperal

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pertaining to (immediately after)childbirth

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breech presentation

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parturitioin (actof giving birth) in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first

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cesarean section

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the birth of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen & uterus (caesarean)

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congenital anomaly

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abnormality present at birth

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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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obstetrician

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physician who specializes in obstetrics

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obstetrics (OB)

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medical specialty dealing w/pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium

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parturition

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actof giving birth

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premature infant

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infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation

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puerperium

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period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal