Definitions 3 Flashcards
The serious complication of pregnancy that is characterized by convulsions and sometimes coma
Eclampsia
The tube that carries blood, oxygen, and nutrients from the placenta to the developing child
Umbilical cord
An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the cervix
Endocervicitis
The production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding
Galactorrhea
Causes a sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection
Peyronie’s disease
aka “The first false labor pains”
Braxton Hicks contractions
Is mammoplasty that is performed to increase breast size.
Breast augmentation
Performing a surgical procedure to deliver a child in a safe way due to a breech presentation
Cesarean section
surgical removal of uterine fibroids
Myomectomy
A condition of not having a menstrual period for 3 months (90 days), and not being pregnant
Amenorrhea