Definitions 3 Flashcards

1
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The serious complication of pregnancy that is characterized by convulsions and sometimes coma

A

Eclampsia

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2
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The tube that carries blood, oxygen, and nutrients from the placenta to the developing child

A

Umbilical cord

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3
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An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the cervix

A

Endocervicitis

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4
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The production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding

A

Galactorrhea

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5
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Causes a sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection

A

Peyronie’s disease

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6
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aka “The first false labor pains”

A

Braxton Hicks contractions

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7
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Is mammoplasty that is performed to increase breast size.

A

Breast augmentation

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8
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Performing a surgical procedure to deliver a child in a safe way due to a breech presentation

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Cesarean section

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9
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surgical removal of uterine fibroids

A

Myomectomy

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10
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A condition of not having a menstrual period for 3 months (90 days), and not being pregnant

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Amenorrhea

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