Chapter 3 Flashcards
Ankyloglossia
Ankyloglossia - short frenum
Apnea
Apnea- stopping of breath
Atelectasis
Atelectasis – alveoli in lungs don’t expand or collapse
Atresia
Atresia – absence of normal opening
Atresia choanae
Atresia choanae – posterior nasal cavity not open
Bradycardia
Bradycardia – drop in heart rate below 90 bpm
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia – chronic lung disorder seen in neonates- requires ventilator
Choelstatic jaundice
Choelstatic jaundice – caused by bile in liver
Cyanotic
Cyanotic – bluish color due to lack of oxygen
Embryogensis
Embryogensis- development of embryo
Gavage feedings
Gavage feedings – feeding through tube
Hypoplasia
Hypoplasia – incomplete development of tissue or organ
Mandibular hypoplasia
Mandibular hypoplasia – incomplete development of mandible
Microcephaly
Microcephaly – small head
Micrognathia
Micrognathia – small mandible