Chapter 17- Female Reproductive system Flashcards
Perineum
The region located from the Introitus to the anus
Introitus
Entrance to the vaginal cavity
Abruptio placenta
Early (before the 20th week of pregnancy) separation of a normally positioned placenta
Eclampsia
A pregnancy complication of toxemia or pregnancy induced hypertension with seizures (potentially fatal)
Ectopic
Related to pregnancy outside of the uterus (often in the Fallopian tube)
Forceps (a tool) or vacuum suction (a process)
Assistive delivery tool for (or process of) removal of the fetus from the vaginal canal
Gestation
The pregnancy period from conception to birth
Gravida
Pregnancy
Multigravida or GRAV-2 (or more)
More than one pregnancy
Nulligravida or GRAV-0
No pregnancy
Primigravida or GRAV-1
One or first pregnancy
Multipara
More than one live birth
Nullipara
No live birth
Primipara
One or first live birth
Placenta previa
The placenta blocks the birth canal by relocating to the lower uterus