CHAPTER 9: OBSTETRICS & NEONATOLGY Flashcards
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Obstetrics
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branch of medicine that deals with childbirth and the care of the mother before and after birth
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Neonatology
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branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the newborn
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gamete
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mature germ cell
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ovulation
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expulsion of a mature ovum
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conception
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fertilization, beginning of pregnancy
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zygote
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cell formed from the union of the sperm and ovum
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embryo
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unborn offspring, from implantation of the zygote to end of the 8th week
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fetus
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unborn offspring from beginning of the 9th week of pregnancy until birth
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gestation, pregnancy
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development of a new individual from conception to birth
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implantation
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embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining
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placenta
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afterbirth, grows on the wall of the uterus during pregnancy; allows for nourishment of the unborn child
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amniotic sac
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membranous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery
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layers of amniotic sac
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chorion: outermost layer, amnion: innermost layer
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amni/o
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amnion, amniotic fluid
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chori/o
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chorion
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embry/o
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embryo, to be full
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fet/o, fet/i
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fetus, unborn child
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gravid/o
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pregnancy
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lact/o
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milk
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nat/o
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birth
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omphal/o
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umbilicus, navel
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par/o, part/o
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bear, give birth to, labor, childbirth
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puerper/o
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childbirth
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cephal/o
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head
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esophag/o
esophagus
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pelv/o, pelv/i
pelvic bone, pelvis
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prim/i
first
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pseud/o
false
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pylor/o
pylorus (pyloric sphincter)
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terat/o
malformations
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ante-, pre-
before
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micro-
small
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multi-
many
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nulli-
none
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post-
after
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-amnios
amnion, amniotic fluid
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-cyesis
pregnancy
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-e, -is
noun suffix, no meaning
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-rrhexis
rupture
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-tocia
birth, labor
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-um, -us
noun suffix, no meaning
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amnionitis
inflammation of the amnion
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chorioamnionitis
inflammation of the chorion and amnion
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choriocarcinoma
cancerous tumor of the chorion
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dystocia
difficult labor
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hysterorrhexis
rupture of the uterus
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oligohydramnios
scanty amnion water (less than the normal amount, <5oo mL
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polyhydramnios
much amnion water (more than the normal amount, >2000 mL
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abortion
(AB) termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo or fetus before viability, usually before 20 weeks
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abruptio placentae
premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
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eclampsia
severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion, potentially life-threatening
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ectopic pregnancy
pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly the uterine tubes
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placenta previa
abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall completely or partially covering the cervix
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preeclampsia
During pregnancy or shortly after delivering: high blood pressure, edema, proteinuria, but with no convulsions. Cause is unknown
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microcephalus
(fetus with a very) small head
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omphalitis
inflammation of the umbilicus
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omphalocele
herniation at the umbilicus (a part of the intestine protrudes through the abdominal wall at birth)
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pyloric stenosis
narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter
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tracheoesophageal fistula
abnormal passageway pertaining to the trachea and esophagus
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cleft lip or palate
congenital split of the lip or roof of mouth, one or both may be present
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Down syndrome
genetic condition caused by Trisomy 21 characterized by varying degrees of intelligence, development, and physical disorders or defects
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erythroblastosis fetalis
condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes, usually caused by incompatibility between mother's and infant's blood (when mother is Rh neg and baby is Rh pos)
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esophageal atresia
congenital absence of part of the esophagus, food cannot pass from baby's mouth to the stomach
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fetal alcohol syndrome
FAS, condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy.
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gastroschisis
congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus
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respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants. Caused by normal immaturity of the respiratory system resulting in compromised respiration
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spina bifida
congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by failure of the vertebral arch to close
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amniotomy
incision into the amnion (rupture of the fetal membrane to induce labor; a special hook is generally used to make the incision)
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episiotomy
incision into the vulva (perineum) (sometimes performed during delivery to prevent a traumatic tear of the vulva (perineotomy)
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pelvic sonography
pertaining to the pelvis, process of recording sound (pelvic ultrasound is used extensively to evaluate the fetus)
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amniocentesis
surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid
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amnioscope
instrument used for visual examination of the amniotic fluid (and the fetus)
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amnioscopy
visual examination of amniotic fluid (and the fetus)
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breech presentation
birth position in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first
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cephalic presentation
birth position in which any part of the head emerges first, the most common postion
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cesarean section
C-section, CS, birth of a fetus through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus
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colostrum
thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins
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congenital anomaly
abnormality present at birth; often discovered before birth by sonography and/or amniocentesis
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in vitro fertilization
IVF, method of fertilizing human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into the uterus
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lactation
secretion of milk
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lochia
vaginal discharge after childbirth
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meconium
first stool of the newborn (greenish-black)
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obstetrician
physician who specializes in obstetrics
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obstetrics
OB, medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium
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parturition
act of giving birth
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premature infant
infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation (preterm infant)
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puerperium
period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal (approx 6 weeks)
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quickening
first feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by the pregnant woman, usually occurs between 16-20 weeks
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stillborn
born dead
