Female Genital and Maternity Care/Delivery, Nervous, Eye and Auditory Flashcards
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
DUB
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
PCOD
polycystic ovarian disease
EDD
estimated date of delivery
LMP
last menstrual period
VBAC
vaginal birth after a cesarean delivery
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
EMG/NCV
electromyography/nerve conduction velocity
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
EEG
electroencephalography
ENT
ear, nose and throat
PE
pressure equalization
Ophthalmologist
a physician who specializes in medical and surgical care of the eye and visual system.
Photocoagulation
the use of laser to seal leaky blood vessels, destroy abnormal blood vessels, destroy abnormal tissue at the back of the eye, and seal retinal tears.
Diabetic Retinopathy
a condition that manifests by leakage from blood vessels in the retina, causing swelling, which results in decreased vision.
Ectropion
a condition in which the lower eyelid droops due to age, excessive exposure to the sun, or gravity that relaxes the structures that hold the eyelid in place.
Entropion
a condition in which the lower eyelid turns inward
Epiphora
a condition in which there is excessive production of tears.
Otolaryngologists
are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT).
Eustachian Tubes
connects the middle ear to the back of the throat and allows for drainage of any fluid that may collect there.
Myringotomy
surgical incision in to the tympanic membrane to drain the fluid in the middle ear.
Neurologist
a physician who treats and diagnoses conditions of the nervous system, including the spinal cord, brain, nerves, and muscles.
Neurosurgeon
a surgeon who specializes in surgical procedures or treatment of conditions of the nervous system.
Craniotomy
the surgical removal of a section of bone and is referred to as a bone flap. Removal of the bone is done in preparation for an operative procedure of the brain.
Subdural Hematoma
a hemorrhage characterized by a collection of blood between the dura mater and the arachnoid membrane which is often a result of contusion.
Cranioplasty
the repair of a cranial defect.
Lumbar Puncture
also termed a spinal tap. This procedure obtains cerebrospinal fluid by means of a needle inserted into the subarachnoid space in the lumbar region.
Shunts
a passage from one area to another that diverts fluid from one area to another.
Laminectomy
excision of a posterior arch of a vertebra.
Spinal Fusion
the fixation of two or more vertebrae together that is performed to provide stabilization to the spinal column.
Gynecologist
specializes in female genital diagnoses and treatment.
Dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation.
Hysterectomy
the surgical removal of the uterus.
Colposcope
used to examine the vagina and cervix.
Hysteroscope
scope that is inserted through the vagina and cervix and into the uterus.
Endometriosis
endometrial tissue is expelled from the uterus into the body and can implant onto a variety of organs.
Cesarean Section
the surgical removal of the fetus through an abdominal incision.
