Common Terms Flashcards
Abortion
Termination of pregnancy
Termination of Pregnancy
Abortion
Amniocentesis
Removal of amniotic fluid
Removal of Amniotic Fluid
Amniocentesis
Antepartum
Before childbirth
Before Childbirth
Antepartum
Cesarean
Delivery by surgically opening the abdominal wall
Delivery by surgically opening abdominal wall
Cesarean
Curettage
Scraping using a spoon-shaped instrument
Scraping using a spoon-shaped instrument
Curettage
Delivery
Childbirth
Childbirth
Delivery
Dilation
Expansion
Expansion
Dilation
Hysterectomy
Removing the uterus
Removing the Uterus
Hysterectomy
Ligation
Sterilization of the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy
Sterilization of the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy
Ligation
Postpartum
After childbirth
After Childbirth
Postpartum
Primigravida
1st Pregnancy
1st Pregnancy
Primigravida