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24 Cards in this Set
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Abortion
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Termination of pregnancy
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Amniotomy
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Incision into the amniotic membranes to induce labor
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Amniocentesis
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Surgical pucture into tje amniotic sac to remove fluid
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Amniorrhea
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Discharge of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac
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Amnioscopy
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Visualiztion of the fetus with a scope
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Cerclage
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suturing of the cervical opening
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Dystocia
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Difficult labor
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Eclampsia
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Most severe form of gestational hypertension
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Ectopic Pregnancy
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Adnormal inplantation of fertilized ovum outside the uterus
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Embryoloy
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Study of the growth and development of the human organism
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Fetography
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X-ray examination of the fetus in utero
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Fetmetry
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Measuring or estimating the size of the fetus or its head prior to delivery
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Gamete
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Male or Female sex cell
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Gestational Diabetes
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Development of diabetes during pregnancy
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Gestation
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Period between fertilization and labor
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Gestational Hypertension
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Development of hypertension during pregnancy
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Hydaatidiform Mole
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Cystic mass resembling a cluster of grapes that develops in the place of a normal placenta and fetus
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum
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Excessive and severe vomiting
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Hysterorrhexis
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Repture of the uterus
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Incompetemt Cervix
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inability of the cervix to retain gthe contents of the uterus
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Lochia
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Vaginal discharge from the uterus during the period following childbirth
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Meconium
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The first feces of a new born
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Parturition
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Act of giving birth
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Primigravida
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One who is pregnant for the first time
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