Glossary Part 8

Question 1

the surgical or mechanical interruption of the continuity of the fallopian tubes for the purpose of permanent contraception

Answer 1

tubal ligation

Question 2

last menstrual period

Answer 2

LMP

Question 3

last normal menstrual period

Answer 3

LNMP

Question 4

inflammation of the breast

Answer 4

mastitis

Question 5

sexual stimulation by manipulation of the genital

Answer 5

masturbation

Question 6

ratio of paranasal to intermeidal to superficial vaginal epithelial cells which is indication of estrogen effect

Answer 6

maturation index

Question 7

the condition of the fetus weighing 2500g or more

Answer 7

maturity

Question 8

rupture of amnionic membranes before onset of labor

Answer 8

premature rupture of membranes (PROM)

Question 9

the onset of menses

Answer 9

menarche

Question 10

the permanent cessation of the menses, caused by ovarian failure or removal of the ovaries

Answer 10

menopause

Question 11

excessive or prolonged uterine bleeding occurring at regular intervals

Answer 11

menorrhagia

Question 12

reversible change in which one adult type cell is replaced by another cell type
most common type is replacement of columnar by strafed squamous

Answer 12

metaplasia

squamous metaplasia

Question 13

uterine bleeding occurring at times other than expected menses (ex: intramenstural bleeding)

Answer 13

metrorrhagia

Question 14

imaginary plane that passes through the pelvis and is defined by three points; inferior margin of the symphysis pubis and the tips of the ischial spines on either side
plane usually includes the smallest dimensions of the pelvis

Answer 14

midpelvis

Question 15

a fatal outcome

Answer 15

mortality

Question 16

death of the conceptus between >500 grams and birth

Answer 16

fetal mortality

Question 17

death of a fetus before birth. for purposes of perinatal vital statistic the fetus must be over 20 weeks gestation or 500 grams in weight

Answer 17

still birth (intrauterine fetal demise)

Question 18

death of the mother

Answer 18

maternal mortality

Question 19

death of the infant in the first 28 days of life

Answer 19

neonatal mortality

Question 20

death of the fetus or neonate between 20 weeks of gestation and 28 days after birth. it is the sum of stillbirths and neonatal deaths

Answer 20

perinatal mortality