Plan - Obstetric Procedures Flashcards
1
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abortifacient
A
drug or device that causes the termination of pregnancy
2
Q
amniotomy
A
incision into the amnion
3
Q
cesarean section
A
delivery of a baby through an incision made in the uterus
4
Q
episiotomy
A
incision into the vulva
5
Q
hysterotomy
A
incision into the uterus
6
Q
induced abortion
A
intentional termination of pregnancy
7
Q
in vitro fertilization
A
fertilization of an egg done in a test tube
8
Q
oxytocin
A
an agent that stimulates uterine contractions and accelerates labor
9
Q
tocolytic
A
agent that stops or delays premature labor and contractions
