Objective - Obstetrics Flashcards
1
Q
bradytocia
A
slow labor
2
Q
cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)
A
condition characterized by the inability of the mother’s pelvis to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal
3
Q
congenital anomaly
A
irregular condition that is present at the time of birth
4
Q
dystocia
A
difficult labor
5
Q
eutocia
A
normal labor
6
Q
gravida
A
another term for pregnant
7
Q
hysterocele
A
hernia of the uterus
8
Q
hysterorrhexis
A
rupture of the uterus
9
Q
lactogenic
A
causing the formation of milk
10
Q
lactorrhea
A
discharge of milk
11
Q
macrosomia
A
baby with a large body
12
Q
microcephalus
A
baby with a small head
13
Q
oligohydramnios
A
not enough amniotic fluid
14
Q
polyhydramnios
A
excessive amniotic fluid
