Module 7- Gynecology, Pregnancy, Childbirth Flashcards by Mia Birtles

Aminocentesis

Puncturing the amniotic sac and withdrawing fluid

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Amnion

A thin, transparent sac containing the fetus and the fluid surrounding the fetus

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Amniotic fluid

The fluid inside the amnion, protects the fetus from injury and changes in temperature

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Embryo

The second stage of gestation, ovum becomes a complex living organism

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Endometrium

The inside lining of the uterus

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Endometritis

Inflammation of the inside lining of the uterus

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Fetus

The last stage of gestation, a live offspring while it’s in the mother

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Gestation

Pregnancy, the period from conception to childbirth during which an ovum passes through several stages of development

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Gravid

Refers to a pregnant woman

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Hysterorrhexis

Ruptured uterus

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Labor

The process of which a baby is born, and the placenta is expelled from the body

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Mammary

Glands that secrete milk for nourishing their offspring (breast)

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Mastectomy

Surgical removal of the breast

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Mastitis

Inflammation of the mammary gland

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Myometritis

Inflammation of the muscles of the uterine tissues

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Neonatal

The recent period around childbirth

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Parturition

Another term for labor, the process of which a baby is born, and the placenta is expelled from the body

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Perineum

The structures that make up the pelvic outlet and comprise the pelvic floor

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Peritoneum

A tough membrane covering the viscera (organs in the belly) and lining the abdominal cavity

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Perionitis

Inflammation of the periotoneum

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Placenta

A structure made up of a network of blood vessels (arteries and veins). Makes an intimate bond with the endometrium and attaches to the fetus via umbilical cord. The fetus absorbs oxygen and nutrients and excretes carbon dioxide and wastes through this vascular structure

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Postpartum

After labor is completed

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Climacteric

A transitional period of life, perimenopause

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Conception

Fertilization – Penetration of the ovum by a spermatozoon, resulting in a fertilized egg

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Episiotomy

An incision into the perineum

Involution

The process that returns an enlarged uterus to its normal size after childbirth

Menopause

A normal physiological condition of a mature woman. An event that ends a woman’s menstrual life. Marks the end of childbearing period. Permanent cessation of menses

Ovum

Female egg cell

Pudenda

External sex organs of a female

Puerperium

A period of time following labor when involution takes place, lasts until the uterus returns to its size and condition before pregnancy began

Gynecology

The study of the female productive organs and breasts

Gynopathic

Pertaining to the diseases of the female reproductive organs

Gynoplasty

Plastic surgery of female reproductive organs

Gynecologist

A physician who specializes in female disorders

Mammography

X-ray exam of the breast

Mastotomy

Incision into the breast

Mastopathy

Disease of the mammary gland

Mastadenoma

Tumor of the mammary gland

Mastocarcinoma

Cancerous tumor of the mammary gland

Mastoncus

(Any) tumor of the breast

Oncology

The study or science dealing with the physical, chemical, and biologic properties of neoplasms including causation, pathogenesis, and treatment

Mastodynia

Painful breast

Mastalgia

Pain in the breast

Metritis

Inflammation of the uterine tissues

Metroparalysis

Paralysis of the tissues of the uterus

Hysterotomy

Incision into the uterus

Hysteromyoma

Muscle tumor of the uterus

Hysterectomy

Surgical removal of the uterus

Hysteropathy

Disease of the uterus

Metroscope

Instrument for examining the uterus

Metritis

Inflammation of the uterine tissues

Metrtrophy

Uterine tissue atrophy

Merorrhagia

Uterine hemorrhage

Metrorrhea

Discharge from the uterus

Hysterocele

Uterine hernia

Myometrium

Muscle layer of the uterus

Endomyometritis

Inflammation of the inside lining and muscle of layers of the uterus

Spermatozoon

Male germ cell

Amniotitis

Inflammation of the amnion

Amniotic

Pertaining to the sac that envelops the fetus

Amniotome

An instrument of cutting (puncturing) the amnion

Amniography

Usually an ultrasound graphic study of the amnion (and its contents)

Oliguria

Scanty urination

Oligohydramnios

Scanty amount of amniotic fluid in the sac

Polyhydramnios

Excessive amount of amniotic fluid in the sac

Gravidism

A current condition of being pregnant

Primigravida

Pregnant with her first chikd

Secundigravida

A women in her second pregnancy

Dilatiion

First stage of labor, characterized by contractions of the uterine muscle and dilation of the birth canal and cervix

Expulsion

Second stage of labor, the baby is born

Placental

Third stage of life, the placenta is expelled, afterbirth

Antepartum

The entire gestational period before labor begins

Episiorrhaphy

Reconstruction of the tissues after an episiotomy

Puerperal

Of or pertaining to the period after childbirth when involution takes place

Sepsis

Presence of pathogenic organisms or bacteria that have entered the bloodstream and cause serious infections

Puerperal peritonitis

Inflammation of the peritoneum during puerperium

Nullipara

A woman who has never borne a child

Multipara

A woman who has delivered more than one living child

Primipara

A woman who has given birth to one viable child (an event in the past)