Glossary part 10

Question 1

the presence of air in the peritoneal cavity

Answer 1

pneumoperitoneum

Question 2

a syndrome of secondary oligomenorrhea and infertility associated with multiple follicle cysts of the ovary and failure to ovulate

Answer 2

polycystic ovarian syndrome (Stein-Leventhal Syndrome)

Question 3

cyclical uterine bleeding that is normal in about but occurs at <24 days apart

Answer 3

polymenorrhea

Question 4

the relationship of a designated point on the presenting part of the fetus to the maternal pelvis (ex: left occiput anterior)

Answer 4

position

Question 5

bleeding from the uterus, cervix, or vagina that occurs after the menopause

Answer 5

postmenopausal bleeding

Question 6

after delivery or childbirth

Answer 6

postpartum

Question 7

pregnancy prolonged beyond the end of the 42nd week of gestation

Answer 7

postterm pregnancy

Question 8

a specific hypertensive disorder of pregnancy with diagnosis made based on htn and proteinuria
usually after 20th week

Answer 8

preeclampsia

Question 9

an infant born before 37 weeks completed (260 days)

Answer 9

prematurity

Question 10

a complex of symptoms occurring in the pro gestational phase of the menstrual cycle

Answer 10

premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Question 11

the portion of the body of the fetus that is coming first in the birth canal

Answer 11

presentation (vertex, breech, shoulder presentation)

Question 12

the portion of the fetus that is felt though the cervix on vaginal exam
determines the presentation

Answer 12

presenting part

Question 13

a woman who is pregnant for the first time

Answer 13

primigravida

Question 14

a condition in which the umbilical cord precedes the presenting part of the fetus

Answer 14

cord prolapse

Question 15

prolapse of the uterus, usually do to loss of supporting structures
related to injuries of childbirth, advanced age, or congenital weakness

Answer 15

uterine prolapse

Question 16

false pregnancy, in which some of the signs and symptoms are present, although no conception has taken place

Answer 16

pseudocyesis

Question 17

the period between the beginning of development of secondary sexual characteristics and the completion of somatic growth

Answer 17

puberty

Question 18

the lack of appearance of secondary sexual characteristics by 14

Answer 18

delayed puberty

Question 19

the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics before 7.5 years of age

Answer 19

precocious puberty

Question 20

the period after delivery in which the reproductive tract returns to its normal non pregnant condition, generally 6-8 weeks

Answer 20

puerperium