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ABP

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Androgen-binding protein

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ACTH

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Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (corticotrophin)

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ADH

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Antidiuretic hormone

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AFP

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Alpha-fetoprotein

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AIDS

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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AMH
MIS
MIH

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Anti Müllerian hormone
Müllerian-inhibiting Substance
Müllerian-inhibiting hormone

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ANP

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Atrial natriuretic peptide

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APC

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Antigen-presenting cell

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ATP

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Adenosine troposphere

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AV

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Arteriovenous

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AVN

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Atrioventricular node

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BAT

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Brown Adipose Tissue

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BMI

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Body mass index

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BMR

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Basal metabolic rate

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BPD

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Biparietal diameter

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CaH

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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

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CAM

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Calcium-binding protein

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cAMP

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Cyclic adenosine monophosphate

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CAP

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Contraction-associated protein

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CBP

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Corticosteroid-binding protein

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CCK

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Cholecystokinin

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CCT

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Controlled cord traction

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CD

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Cluster of differentiation

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CDH

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Congenital dislocation of the hips

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cGMP
Cyclic guanosine monophosphate
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CMV
Cytomegalovirus
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CNS
Central nervous system
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CoA
Coenzyme A
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COC
Combined oral contraceptive
30
COX
Cyclic-oxygenase
31
CRH
Corticotrophin-releasing hormone
32
CRH-BP
Corticotrophin-releasing hormone-binding protein
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CRL
Crown-rump length
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CSF
Cytostatic factor
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CVS
Chorionic villus sampling
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D&C
Dilation and curettage
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DHA
Docosahexaenoic acid
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DHEAS
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate
39
5(alpha)- DHT
5(alpha)-dihydrotestosterone
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DIC
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
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DIT
Diet-induced thermogenesis
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DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid
43
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
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E1
Oestrone
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E2
Oestradiol-17(beta)
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E3
Oestriol
47
ECG
Electrocardiogram
48
ED
Erectile dysfunction
49
ED-PAF
Embryo-derived platelet-activating factor
50
ER
Endoplasmic reticulum
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ERPC
Evacuation of retained products of conception
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FMB
Fetal breathing movement
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FGM
Female genital mutilation
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FHR
Fetal heart rate
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FHV
Fetal heart variability
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FIL
Factor inhibitor of lactation
57
FISH
Fluorescent in situ hybridization
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FPU
Fetal-placental unit
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FSH
Follicle-stimulating hormone
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GALT
Gut-associated lymphoid tissue
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GFR
Glomerular filtration rate
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GH
Growth hormone
63
GI
Glycaemic index
64
GIFT
Gamete intrafallopian transfer
65
GIP
Gastric inhibitory peptide
66
GL
Greatest Length
67
GLUT
Glucose-transport protein
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GM-CSF
Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor
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GnRH
Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone
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GP
General practitioner
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Hb
Haemoglobin
72
hCG
Human chorionic gonadotrophin
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HDL
High-density lipoprotein
74
HDNB
Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn
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HELLP
Haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet counts
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HFEA
Human Fertilization & Embryology Authority
77
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
78
HLA
Human leukocyte antigen
79
hMH
Human menopausal gonadotrophin
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HPA
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal
81
hPL
Human placental lactogen
82
HPV
Human papillomavirus
83
HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
84
ICSI
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
85
IDDM
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
86
Ig
Immunoglobulin
87
IGF
Insulin-like growth factor
88
IGF-BP
Insulin-like growth factor binding protein
89
IL
Interleukin
90
IU
International units
91
IUGR
Intrauterine growth retardation
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IVF
In vitro fertilization
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kDa
Kilodalton
94
LBW
Low birth weight
95
LC-PUFA
Long- chain polyunsaturated fatty acid
96
LDL
Low-density lipoprotein
97
LH
Luteinizing hormone
98
LHRH
Luteinizing hormone releasing hormone
99
LIF
Leukaemia-inhibitory factor
100
LSCS
Lower-segment cesarean section
101
LUS
Lower uterine segment
102
MCV
Mean blood cell volume
103
MESA
Microepidermal sperm aspiration
104
MHC
Major histocompatibility complex
105
MLCK
Myosin light-chain kinase
106
mRNA
Messenger ribonucleic acid
107
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
108
MSH
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
109
MSU
Midstream specimen of urine
110
mtDNA
Mitochondrial DNA
111
NIDDM
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
112
NK cell
Natural killer cell
113
NO
Nitric oxide
114
NPN
Non-protein nitrogen
115
NPU
Net protein utilization
116
NPY
Neuropeptide Y
117
NSAID
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
118
NSP
Non-starch polysaccharide
119
NST
Non-shivering thermogenesis
120
NT
Nuchal translucency
121
NTD
Neural tube defect
122
NVP
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
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PE
Pulmonary embolism
124
PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome
125
PDE
Phosphodiesterase
126
PDZ
Partial zona dissection
127
PESA
Percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration
128
PCG
Primordial germ cell
129
PGD
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis
130
PGH
Placental growth hormone
131
PGDH
Prostaglandin dehydrogenase
132
Pi
Inorganic phosphate
133
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
134
PKU
Phenylketonuria
135
PLA2
Phospholipase A2
136
PLC
Phospholipase C
137
PMDD
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
138
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
139
PPH
Postpartum hemorrhage
140
PRL
Prolactin
141
PROM
Premature rupture of the membranes
142
PSA
Prostate specific antigen
143
PUFA
Polyunsaturated fatty acid
144
RAS
Renin-angiotensin System
145
RDI
Recommend dietary intake
146
RDS
Respiratory distress syndrome
147
REM
Rapid eye movement
148
RER
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
149
RNA
Ribonucleic acid
150
rRNA
Ribosomal ribonucleic acid
151
RSA
Recurrent spontaneous abortion
152
SAN
Sinoatrial node
153
SER
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
154
SGA
Small for gestational age
155
sIg
Surface immunoglobulin
156
SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus
157
SNP
Single nucleotide polymorphism
158
SRY
Sex determining region on the Y chromosome
159
STD
Sexual transmitted disease
160
SUZI
Subzonal sperm injection
161
T3
Tri-iodothyronine
162
T4
Thyroxine
163
TB
Tuberculosis
164
TBG
Thyroxin-bonding globulin
165
TBP
Thyroid-binding protien
166
TEF
Thermic effect of food
167
TENS
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
168
TGF
Transforming growth factor
169
Th cells
T helper cells
170
TNF
Tumor necrosis factor
171
tRNA
Transfer ribonucleic acid
172
TSH
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
173
TxA2
Thromboxane A2
174
U-LGL
Uterine large granular leukocytes
175
UVR
Ultraviolet radiation
176
UTI
Urinary tract infection
177
VIP
Vasoactive intestinal peptide
178
VLDL
Very-low-density lipoprotein
179
WHI
Women’s Health Initiative
180
ZIFT
Zygote intrafallopian transfer
181
ZP
Zona pellucida

Anatomy & Physiology for Midwives (2 decks)

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