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51 Cards in this Set
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Amni/o |
amniotic or amniotic fluid |
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Amnion/o |
amniotic or amniotic fluid |
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amniorrhexis |
rupture of the amnion |
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-rrhexis |
rupture |
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amniorrhea |
leaking or discharge of amniotic fluid |
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Amnionitis |
inflammation of the amnion |
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chlorioamnionitis |
an inflammation of both the chorion and amnion |
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amniocentesis |
a surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid to assess fetal health |
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oligohydramnios |
a scanty amount of amniotic fluid |
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Olig/o |
scanty |
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hydro- |
fluid |
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-amnios |
amnion |
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polyhydramnios |
more than the normal amount of amniotic fluid |
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poly- |
excessive |
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salpingocyesis |
ectopic pregnancy |
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Ectopic Pregnancy |
pregnancy that occurs in the uterine or fallopian tube |
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Infertility |
inability to achieve pregnancy after attempting for one year |
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pseudocyesis |
false pregnancy |
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pseud/o |
false |
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Placenta Previa |
condition in which the placenta has developed in the lower portion of the uterus in such a way as to partially or completely cover the cervical opening *can cause bleeding during dilation, threaten the mother's life, and make cesarean section necessary * |
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Abruptio Placentae |
potentially life-threatening condition that may occur during pregnancy It is the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. Because this condition often results in severe hemorrhage, it is frequently associated with fetal and maternal mortality *it may necessitate an immediate cesarean section* |
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Preeclampsia |
occurs during pregnancy or shortly after delivery. - main symptom is the acute onset of high blood pressure - also characterized by large quantities of protein in the urine and swelling of the legs and feet. Preeclampsia may be mild or severe |
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Eclampsia (toxemia) |
-gravest form of pregnancy-induced hypertension - treatment includes bed rest and the use of medications to lower the blood pressure and prevent seizures. |
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Choriocarcinoma |
malignant neoplasm of the uterus that arises from the chorionic membrane -tumor invades and destroys the uterine wall and can then metastasize through the lymph or blood vessels |
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Dystocia |
any difficult labor |
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Cephalic Presentation |
baby's head, brow, face, or chin should "present" itself at the cervical opening (child birth) |
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Cephal/o |
head |
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Breech Birth (Breech Presentation) |
buttocks, knees, or feet emerge first (child birth) |
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Transverse Presentation |
the shoulder may present first (during child birth) |
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Congenital Anomalies |
abnormalities that are present at birth |
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Microcephalus |
characterized by a very small head |
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Omphalocele |
a herniation of part of the intestine through the abdominal wall near the umbilicua |
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Omphal/o |
umbilicus |
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-cele |
herniation |
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Hydrocephalus |
*Interference with the flow of cerebrospinal fluid that results in abnormal accumulation and manifestation as a neonatal disorder* - results in enlargement of the infant's head, a disproportionately small face, and eyes that appear depressed within the sockets |
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shunt |
tube used to drain excess fluid |
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Down Syndrome |
inherited, or genetic, chromosomal abnormality |
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) |
caused by excessive alcohol consumption during pregnancy |
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Terat/o |
monster (malformation of any kind) |
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teratogenic |
producing malformations |
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Tracheoesophageal Fistula |
an abnormal passageway between the trachea and esophagus |
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Esophageal Atresia |
congenital absence of part of the esophagus |
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Gastroschisis |
abdominal wall has a fissure that does not occur near the umbilicus |
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Enterocele |
a hernia that contains intestine *often present with gastroschisis* |
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Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate |
involve a congenital split of the lip and roof of the mouth |
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Cleft |
Lip |
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Spina Bifida (divided spine) |
congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to fuse |
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) |
formerly called hyaline membrane disease, is an acute lung disorder often associated with prematurity and low birth weight *caused by a lack of surfactant* |
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Surfactant |
- a substance formed from protein and produced by special cells in the lungs - allows the easy movement of air in and out of the lungs - Without this substance, small air sacs within the lungs collapse because of increased tension |
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Erytroblastosis Fetalis |
condition in which the incompatibility of maternal and fetal blood types leads to the destruction of red blood cells in the newborn |
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Pyloric Stenosis |
a narrowing of the muscular ring, the pyloric sphincter that separates the stomach from the first portion of the small intestine *approximately 1 in 200 newborns are affected* |