Medical Terminology Reproductive System Flashcards
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Reproductive organs and associated structures
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Genitalia
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Surface between pubic symphysis and coccyx
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Perineum
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Egg-shaped glands that produce sperm
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Testicles (ORCH/o, TEST/o)
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Tubes where sperm is formed
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Seminiferous Tubules
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Curved/coiled tube on upper part of testicle
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Epididymis - narrows at top to Vas Deferens
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Cord extends upward from Epididymis
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Spermatic Cord (includes vas deferens)
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Head of penis
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Glans Penis (BALAN/o)
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Covers the Glans Penis
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Foreskin
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Continuation of Epididymis, connects to urethra
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Vas Deferens
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Glands that nourish sperm cells
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Seminal Vesicles - base of bladder, attached to prostate
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Begins at Vas Deferens, through prostate, into urethra - reflex expels semen
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Ejaculatory Duct
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Whiteish fluid containing sperm
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Semen
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Cowper’s glands - secrete pre-ejaculate
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BULBOurethral Glands
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Process of sperm generation
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SpermaTOgenesis
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Male gametes
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Sperm
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Male genital/reproductive Dr
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UrOLOgist
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Inflamation of glans penis (top of head)
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BalanITIS
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Narrowing of foreskin opening
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Phimosis
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Abnormal curvature of penis
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Peyronie’s Disease
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Male menopause - decrease in testosterone output
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Andropause
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Abscence of one/both testicles
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ANorchism
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UNfallen testicle
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Cryptorchism
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Inflamation of epididymis (curved tube in testicle)
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Epididymitis
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Abnormal FLUID-filled sac in scrotum, along spermatic cord
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Hydrocele
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4 hr erection - medical emergency
Priapism
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Abnormal sperm cyst in epididymis w/ fluid/sperm
SpermATOcele
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Testicle pain
OrchALGIA
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Sharp pain from twisted vas deferens
Testicular Torsion
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Inflamation of testicles
TESTitis
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Abnormal knot in veins of scrotum
VARICOcele - varicose vein
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Abscense of sperm
Azoospermia
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Blood in semen
Hemospermia
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Surgical removal of testicle
Orchidectomy
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Surgery to move/fix undescended testicle, uses endoscope
Endoscopic Orchiopexy
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Surgical removal of knotted vein in scrotum
VariCOcelectomy
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Surgical removal/destruction of testicles
Castration
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Surgical sterilization of male
Vasectomy
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Surgical REVERSAL of sterilization of male
VASO VASO stomy
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Most common STD
ChlamYdia
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Abnormal overgrowth of bacteria in vagina
Bacterial Vaginosis
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Caused by herpes simplex 2
Genital Herpes
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Caused by HPV
Genital Warts
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Bacterial STD Neisseria
Gonnorrhea
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Bacterial STD treponema
SyphiLis 1 L
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Parasite STD
Trichomoniasis
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Female pubic mound
Mons Pubis
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Glands lubricate vagina
Bartolin's Glands
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Vaginal lips
Labia Majora and Labia Minora
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Milk-producing glands in breast
MaMMary 2 Ms 2 As
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Ducts carry milk to nipple
Lactiferous Ducts
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Almond-shaped organs beside uterus, produce estrogen and progesterone
Ovaries (OOphor/o, ovar/o)
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Fuid-filled sac containing ovum
FoLLicle 2 Ls Graffian Follicle
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Female gametes
Ova
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Womb - between bladder and rectum
Uterus (hyster/o, metr/o, metri/o, uter/o) Metrium
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Normal position of Uterus
Anteflexion
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Uterus - entrance of fallopian tubes to uterus
Fundus - top part
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Uterus - middle portion, body
Corpus
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Uterus - lower portion, narrow, into vagina
Cervix
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uterus - outer tissue layer
Perimetrium
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Uterus - middle tissue layer
Myometrium
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Uterus - inner tissue layer
Endometrium
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Tube from cervix to outside of body
Vagina (vagin/o, colp/o)
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Normal periodic female discharge
MenstrUation (men/o)
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Beginning of menstrual function during puberty
Menarche
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End of menstrual function during middle age
Menopause
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Transition phase before menopause
PERImenopause
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Dr of female genitalia
GynEcologist
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Dr during pregnancy
ObstEtrician
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Dr treating newborns
NeonatOLOGIST
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Dr for children
Pediatrician
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Abscense of ovulation
Anovulation
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Inflamation of ovary
OOphorITIS
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Ruprture of ovary
OvarioRRHEXIS
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Inflamation of female organs - general term - often complication of STD
Pelvic Inflamatory Disease (PID)
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Enlarged ovaries from hormonal imbalance
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Stein-Leventhal)
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Pus in fallopian tube
PYOsalpinx
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Inflamation of fallopian tube
Salpingitis
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Endometrial tissue escapes uterus
Endometriosis
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Abnormal discharge from uterus
METROrrhea
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Benign tumor in uterus
Uterine Fibroid
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Pelvic floor hernia into vagina
Uterine Prolapse
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Abnormal cell growth in cervix
Cervical Dysplasia
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Inflamation of cervix
CerviCitis
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Inflamation of lining of cervix
ENDOcervicitis
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Tearing in vagina
COLPOrrhexis
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White discharge from uterus/vagina
Leukorrhea
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Fungus infection of vagina
Vaginal Candidiasis
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Inflamation of lining of vagina
Vaginitis
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Abnormal Female itching
Pruritus Vulvae
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Abnormal pain/burning sensation in vagina during intercourse
VulvOdynia
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Inflamation of the vulva (external genitals)
Vulvitis
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Mass of excess tissue growth in breast
FibroADENoma
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Mutlipe benign cysts in breast
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
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Production of breast milk
Galactorrhea
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Pain the the female breast
Mastalgia
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Breast infection/inflamation - usually during feeding
Mastitis
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Abnormal abscense of menstrual period for 3 months of more
Amenorrhea
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Abnormal pain - uterine cramps during menstrual period
Dysmenorrhea
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Abnormal excessive menstrual flow
Hypermenorrhea
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Bleeding outside of normal menstual cycle
MenoMETROrrhagia
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Infrequent period, light bleeding
Oligomenorrhea
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Abnormally (more) frequent periods, heavy bleeding
Polymenorrhea
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Symptoms two weeks before menstruation
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
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Visual exam of vagina
Colposcopy
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Tissue removal from uteris for exam - precancerous
Endometrial biopsy
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Ultrasound exam to find source of abnormal vaginal bleeding
Endovaginal Ultrasound
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x-ray of uterus and fallopian tubes
HysterOsalpingoGRAPHY
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Visual exam of uterus
Hysteroscopy
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Pap Smear test
PapaNICOlaou Test
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Diaphram - contraceptive
Intrauterine Device
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Surgical revmoal of ovaries
Ovariectomy
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Surgical removal of fallopian tubes
Salpingectomy
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Surgical removal of fallopian tube AND ovary
Salpingo-OOphorectomy
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Sterilization by cutting fallopian tubes
Tubal Ligation
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Surgical fix of prolapsed vagina
Colpopexy
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Surgical removal of cone-shaped tissue specimen from cervix
Conization
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Surgical suturing of tear in vagina
Colporrhaphy
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Surgery - dilation of cervix, scaping of uterus
Dilation and Curettage
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Surgical removal of uterine fibroid cysts
Myomectomy
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Surgical removal of uteris - general
HystERectomy
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Surgical removal of uteris - uterus and cervix
Total Hysterectomy
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Surgical removal of uteris - uteris, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes
Radical Hysterectomy
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Cosmetic surgery on breast - general
Mammoplasty
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Cosmetic surgery on breast - fix sagging breast
Mastopexy
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Release of mature egg from follicle to ovary
Ovulation
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Follicle that secretes progesterone during menstrual cycle - preps uterine lining for fertilized egg
Corpus Luteum
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Union of sperm and ovum
Conception
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Developing child - 1st to 8th week
Embryo
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Developing child - 9th week to birth
Fetus
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Fertilization of TWO ova by TWO sperm creates
Fraternal Twins
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Fertilization of ONE ova by ONE sperm tha divides into two embryos
Identical Twins
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Outer membrane of embryo - begining of placenta. Inner membrane.
Chorion + Amnion
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Temporary organ to exchange nutrients/waste between mother and fetus
Placenta
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Innermost membrane around embryo in uterus
Amniotic Sac
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Fluid filled space between baby and sac
Amniotic Cavity
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Cord to fetus
UmbiLical cord 1 L in middle
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280 day period of fetus development
Gestation
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First movement of fetus
Quickening
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Early intermittent painless uterine contractions
Braxton Hicks Contractions
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Final stage of labor before delivery
Antepartum
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Woman who has never been pregnant
NuLLigaviDa 2 Ls
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Woman who has never bore a viable child
NuLLipara 2 Ls
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Woman during her first pregnancy
PriMigravida 1m
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Woman who has bore one viable child
PriMipara 1m
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Woman who has multiple children
MULTIparOUS
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Time from afterbirth to 6 weeks after delivery
Puerperium
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Vaginal discharge for 4-6 weeks after delivery
Lochia
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Return of uterus to normal size after child's delivery
Uterine InvoLution
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Early breastmilk
Colostrum
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Mood disorder after giving birth
Postpartum Depression
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Greasy substance protects fetus in uterus and through birth
Vernix
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First stools of newborn
Meconium
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Score of newborn's status
Apgar Score
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Pregnancy involving fertilized egg outside of uterus
Ectopic Pregnancy
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Toxemia, complication during pregnancy, high blood pressure
PREeclampsia 2 Es
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Very serious toxemia with convulsions or coma
Eclampsia
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Abnormal separation of placenta from uterine wall - too soon
Abruptio Placentae
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Upside down delivery position
Breech
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Abnormal position of placenta in uterus - lower embryo - 3rd trimester
Placenta Previa
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Exam of cells from chorionic viLLi
Chorionic ViLLus Sampling
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Needle puncture to obtain fluid specimen
Amniocentesis
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X-ray to measure dimensions of pelvis
Pelvimetry
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Surgical incision to enlarge vaginal opening during childbirth
EpiSiotomy
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Surgical suturing to repair episiotomy
Episiorrhaphy
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Low sperm count
Oligospermia
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Giving birth
PartuRition
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Fingers catch ovum
Fimbriae - at infundibulum
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Initial impanted egg, growing egg, growing child
Zygote, Embryo, Fetus
