Chapter 8 - Female Reproduction System Flashcards
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Erectile organ of the vulva
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Clitoris
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Generic term for hormones that stimulate female secondary sex characteristics
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Estrogen
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Medical specialty for the care of the female reproductive system
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Gynecology
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Specialist in gynecology
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Gynecologist
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Fold of the vulva
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Labium / labia
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Bigger or greater; for example, labia majora
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Majus or majora
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Smaller or lesser
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Minus or minora
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Fleshy pad with pubic hair, overlying the pubic bone
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Mons pubis
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Medical specialty for the care of women during pregnancy and the postpartum period
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Obstetrics
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Medical specialist in obstetrics
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Obstetrician
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Area between the thighs, extending from the coccyx to the pubis
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Perineum
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After childbirth
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Postpartum
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After the period of puberty
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Postpubescent
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Hormone that prepares uterus for pregnancy
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Progesterone
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Process of maturing from child to young adult capable of reproducing
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Puberty
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Bony front arch of the pelvis of the hip; also called pubic bone
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Pubis
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Pertaining to the pubis
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Pubic
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Female external genitalia
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Vulva
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A yeastlike fungus
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Candida
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Infection with the yeastlike fungus candida
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Candidiasis
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Pain during sexual intercourse
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Dyspareunia
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Arch shaped, blind ended part of the vagina behind and around the cervix
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Fornix / fornices
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Situated around the urethra
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Paraurethral
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Thin membrane partly occlusion the vaginal orifice
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Hymen
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A fold, ridge, or crease
Ruga / rugae
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Paraurethral glands in the anterior wall of the vagina
Skene glands
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Plug or pack in a cavity to absorb or stop bleeding
Tampon
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Female genital canal extending from the uterus to the vulva
Vagina
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Pertaining to the vagina
Vaginal
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Any disease of the vagina
Vaginosis
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Inflammation of the vagina
Vaginitis
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Surgical excision of the vulva
Vestibulectomy
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Chronic vulva pain
Vulvodynia
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Inflammation of the vagina and vulva
Vulvovaginitis
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Pertaining to the vulva and vagina
Vulvovaginal
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Infectious, painful, ulcerative STD not related to syphillis
Chancroid
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A sheath or cover for the penis or vagina to prevent conception and infection
Condom
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A species of bacteria causing an STD
Chlamydia
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Specific contagious sexually transmitted infection
Gonorrhea
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STD caused by a virus
Molluscum contagisum
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Wad of cotton used to remove or apply something from/to a surface
Swab
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A parasite causing an STD infection with trichimonas vaginalis
Trichomonas Trichomoniasis
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Infection with the HIV virus
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome AIDS
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Lower part of the uterus
Cervix
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Pertaining to the cervix
Cervical
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Extraction of the fetus through an incision in the abdomen an uterine wall
Cesarean section / c-section
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An infection that manifests with painful, watery blisters on the skin an mucous membranes
Herpes simplex virus HSV
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Etiology agent of AIDS
Human immunodeficiency virus HIV
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An infection that causes warts on the skin and genitalia and can increase risk for cervical cancer
Human papilloma virus HPV
50
An infection that causes disease when the immune system is compromised for other reasons
Opportunistic infection
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Reproduction to produce an exact copy
Replication
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Uterine tubes connected to the fundus of the uterus
Fallopean tubes
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Monthly uterine bleeding
Menses menstruation
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The act of menstruation
Menstruate
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Pertaining to menstruation
Menstrual
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One of the paired female egg-producing glands
Ovary
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Pertaining to ovary
Ovarian
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Egg
Ovum
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Composed of many cysts
Polycystic
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Having conceived
Pregnant
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State of being pregnant
Pregnancy
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Period from conception to birth
Gestation
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Organ in which an egg develops into a fetus
Uterus
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Parts accessory to an organ or structure
Adnexa/ adnexum
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Pertaining to accessory structure
Adnexal
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Tilted forward
Anteverted
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Forward tilting of the uterus
Anteversion
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Inner lining of the uterus
Endometrium
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Pertaining to the inner lining of the uterus
Endometrial
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A fringe-like structure on the surface of a cell of a microorganism
Fimbria
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Part farthest from the opening of a hollow organ
Fundus
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Funnel-shaped structure
Infindibulum / infundibula
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Part connection two larger parts
Isthmus
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Muscle wall of the uterus
Myometrium
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Opening into a canal
OS
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The covering of uterus
Perimetrium
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The tipping backward of the uterus
Retroversion
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Tilted backward
Retroverted
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A nearly closed cavity of chamber
Antrum
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Spherical mass of cells containing a cavity or a small cul-de-sac
Follicle
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Pertaining to a follicle
Follicular
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Hormone capable of promoting gonad function
Gonadotrophin
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Cell lining the ovarian follicle
Grandulosa cell
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Release of an oocyte from a follicle
Ovulation
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To release an oocyte from a follicle
Ovulate
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Before birth
Prenatal
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An atrophied corpus luteum
Corpus albicans
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Yellow structure formed at the site of a ruptured ovarian follicle
Corpus luteum
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A decrease in size or vigor
Involution
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Yellow pigment
Lutein
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Pertaining to a corpus luteum
Luteal
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Permanent ending of menstrual periods
Menopause
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Pertaining to menopause
Menopausal
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To examine with the fingers and hands
Palpate
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Examination using the fingers and hands
Palpation
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Pertaining to the time immediately before the menses
Premenstrual
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Absence of abnormal cessation of menstral flow
Amenorrhea
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Painful and difficult menstration
Dysmenorrhea
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Surgical fixation of the vagina
Colpopexy
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Hernia of the bladder into the vagina
Cystocele
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Endometrial tissue in the abdomen outside the uterus
Endometriosis
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Surgical removal of the uterus
Hysterectomy
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Appliance inserted into the vagina to support the uterus
Pessary
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The falling of slipping of a body part from its normal position
Prolapse
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Hernia of the rectum into the vagina
Rectocele
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Inflammation of the uterine tube
Salpingitis
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Surgical removal of Fallopian tube
Salpingectomy
108
Removal of tissue to destroy its function
Ablation
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Agent that combines with receptors on cells to intimate drug actions
Agonist
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Scraping of the interior of a cavity
Curettage
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Having difficulty in performing
Dysfunctional
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Uterine tumor resembling fibrous tissue
Fibroid
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Benign neoplasm derived from smooth muscle containing fibrous tissue
Fibromyoma
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Benign neoplasm derived from smooth muscle
Leiomyoma
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Excessive menstrual bleeding
Menorrhagia
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Irregular uterine bleeding between menses
Metrorrhagia
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Benign tumor of muscle
Myoma
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Surgical removal of a myoma
Myomectomy
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More than normal frequency of menses
Polymenorrhea
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Surgical excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue
Conzation
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Use of liquid nitrogen of argon gas in surgery to freeze and kill abnormal tissue
Cryosurgery
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Abnormal tissue formation
Dysplasia
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Pertaining to abnormal tissue formation
Dysplastic
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Examination of cells taken from the cervix
PAP test
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Radiograph of uterus and uterine tubes after injection of contrast material
Hysterosalpingogram
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Visual inspection of the uterine cavity using an endoscope
Hysteroscopy
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Inability to conceive over a long period of time
Infertility
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Introduction of semen into the vagina
Insemination
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Inside the uterine cavity
Intrauterine
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After sexual intercourse
Postcoital
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A surgically made union between two tubular structures
Anastomosis
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Sexual intercourse
Coitus
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A ring and dome-shaped material inserted in the vagina to prevent pregnancy
Diaphragm
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Thread of wire tied around a tubal structure to close it
Ligature
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Use of a tie to close a tube
Ligation
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A synthetic form of progesterone
Progestin
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The developing embryo during the first two weeks
Blastocyst
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Fertilization of the egg by speed to form a zygote
Conception
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Twins from two separate zygotes
Dizygotic
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To penetrate an oocyte with a sperm so as to impregnate
Fertilize
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Union of a male sperm and a female egg
Fertilization
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Attachment of a fertilized egg to the endometrium
Implantation
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Twins from a single zygote of
Monozygotic
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Ball of cells formed from division of a zygote
Morula
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Organ that allow metabolic interchange between the mother and fetus
Placenta
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Cell resulting from the union of the sperm and egg
Zygote
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Spontaneous or induced expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus
Abortion
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Product of abortion
Abortus
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Membrane around the fetus that contains amniotic fluid
Amnion
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Pertaining to the amnion
Amniotic
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Removal of amniotic fluid for diagnostic purposes
Amniocentesis
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The fetal membrane that forms the placenta
Chorion
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Pertaining to the chorion
Chorionic
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Developing organism from conception until the end of the second month
Embryo
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Pertaining to the embryo
Embryonic
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Human organism from the end of the eighth week after conception to birth
Fetus
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Pertaining to the fetus
Fetal
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Pregnant
Gravid
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A pregnant woman
Gravida
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First pregnancy
Primigravida
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Fine, soft hair on the fetal body
Lanugo
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Number of deliveries
Parity
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Abbreviation for number of deliveries
Para
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One third of the length of a full term pregnancy
Trimester
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Pit in the abdomen where the umbilical cord entered the fetus
Umbillicus
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Cheesy substance covering skin of the fetus
Vernix caseosa
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Source of blood cells and future sex cells for the fetus
Yolk sac
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Self destruction of cells by enzymes within the cells
Autolysis
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During childbirth when the maximum diameter of the baby's head comes through the vulvar ring
Crowning
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Stretching or enlarging of an opening
Dilation
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Thinning of the cervix during labor
Effacement
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Surgical incision of the vulva
Episiotomy
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Process of expulsion of the fetus
Labor
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Vaginal discharge following childbirth
Lochia
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Women who had given birth to two or more children
Multipara
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Pituitary hormone that stimulates the uterus to contract and causes breast milk to be ejected from the alveoli into the duct system
Oxytocin
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Women who has given birth for the first time
Primipara
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Six week period after birth in which the uterus involutes
Puerperium
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Convulsions in a patient with preeclampsia
Eclampsia
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Out of place, not in a normal position
Ectopic
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Excessive vomiting
Hyperemesis
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Fatal outcome or death rate
Mortality
183
Too little amniotic fluid
Oligohydramnios
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Too much amniotic fluid
Polyhydramnios
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Around the time of birth
Perinatal
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Hypertension, edema, and proteinuria during pregnancy
Preeclampsia
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Baby delivered before 37 weeks of gestation
Preterm
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Agent that produces fetal deformities
Teratogen
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Process involved in producing fetal deformities
Teratogenesis
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Capable of producing fetal deformities
Teratogenic
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Premature detachment (of the placenta )
(Placenta) abruptio
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Absence of spontaneous respiration
Apnea
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Assisted delivery of the baby by an instrument that grasps the head of the baby
Forceps extraction
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Bilirubin straining of basal nuclei of the brain
Kernicterus
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The first vowel movement of the newborn
Meconium
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A newborn infant
Neonate
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Pertaining to a newborn infant or the newborn period
Neonatal
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Loop of umbilical cord around the fetal neck
Nuchal cord
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Pertaining to an infant born after 42 weeks of gestation
Postmature
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Condition of being postmature
Post maturity
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Premature baby
preemie
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Anything blocking the fetus during its birth
Previa
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A protein and fat compound that creates surface tension to hold lung alveolar walls apart
Surfactant
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Topmost point of the vault of the skull
Vertex
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Circular reddish area surrounding the nipple
Areola
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The first breast secretion at the end of pregnancy
Colostrum
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Production of milk
Lactation
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Pertaining to or yielding milk
Lactiferous
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Relating to the lactating breast
Mammary
210
Projection from the breast into which the lactiferous ducts open
Nipple
211
Pituitary hormone that stimulates production of milk
Prolactin
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Benign tumor containing much fibrous tissue
Fibroadenoma
213
Benign breast disease with multiple tiny lumps and cysts
Fibrocystic disease
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Abnormal flow of milk from the breasts
Galactorrhea
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Enlargement of the breasts
Gynecomastia
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Surgical removal of adipose tissue
Lipectomy
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Removal of a lesion with preservation of the surrounding tissue
Lumpectomy
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The record produced by X-ray imaging of the breast
Mammogram
219
Process of X-ray examination of the breast
Mammography
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Pain in the breast
Mastalgia
221
Surgical excision of the breast
Mastectomy
222
Inflammation of the breasts
Mastitis
223
Surgical excision of a quadrant of the breast
Quadrantectomy
224
Pertaining to s precise 3D method to location a lesion
Sterotactic
