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MED TERM 09 Vocabulary
MED TERM 09 Vocabulary
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03/19/2007

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gamete
Definition
mature germ cell, either sperm (male) or ovum (female)
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ovulation
Definition
expulsion of a mature ovum from an ovary
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conception, or fertilization
Definition
beginning of pregnancy, when the sperm enters the ovum; fertilization normally occurs in the fallopian tubes
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zygote
Definition
cell formed by the union of the sperm and the ovum
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embryo
Definition
unborn offspring in the stage of development from implantation of the zygote to the end of the second month of pregnancy; this period is characterized by rapid growth of the embryo
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fetus
Definition
unborn offspring from the beginning of the third month of pregnancy until birth
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gestation, pregnancy
Definition
development of a new individual from conception to birth
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gestation period
Definition
duration of pregnancy
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implantation, nidation
Definition
embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining; the process normally begins about 7 days after fertilization and continues for several days
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placenta, or afterbirth
Definition
a structure that grows on the wall of the uterus during pregnancy and allows for nourishment of the unborn child
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amniotic, or amnionic, sac (also known as bag of water)
Definition
membranous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery
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chorion
Definition
outermost layer of the fetal membrane
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amnion
Definition
innermost layer of the fetal membrane
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amniotic fluid
Definition
fluid within the amniotic sac, which surrounds the fetus
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amni/o, amnion/o
Definition
amnion, amniotic fluid
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chori/o
Definition
chorion
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embry/o
Definition
embryo, to be full
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fet/o, fet/i
Definition
fetus, unborn child
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gravid/o
Definition
pregnancy
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lact/o
Definition
milk
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nat/o
Definition
birth
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omphal/o
Definition
umbilicus, navel
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par/o, part/o
Definition
bear, give birth to; labor, childbirth
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puerper/o
Definition
childbirth
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cephal/o
Definition
head
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esophag/o
Definition
esophagus (tube leading from the throat to the stomach)
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pelv/i, pelv/o
Definition
pelvic bone, pelvis
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prim/i
Definition
first
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pseud/o
Definition
false
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pylor/o
Definition
pylorus (pyloric sphincter)
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ante-, pre-
Definition
before
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micro-
Definition
small
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multi-
Definition
many
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nulli-
Definition
none
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post-
Definition
after
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-amnios
Definition
amnion, amniotic fluid
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-cyesis
Definition
pregnancy
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-e
Definition
noun suffix, no meaning
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-is
Definition
noun suffix, no meaning
Term
-partum
Definition
childbirth, labor
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-rrhexis
Definition
rupture
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-tocia
Definition
birth, labor
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-us
Definition
noun suffix, no meaning
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amnionitis
Definition
inflammation of the amnion
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chorioamnionitis
Definition
inflammation of the chorion and amnion
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choriocarcinoma
Definition
cancerous tumor of the chorion
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dystocia
Definition
difficult labor
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embryotocia
Definition
birth of an embryo (abortion)
Term
hysterorrhexis
Definition
rupture of the uterus
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oligohydramnios
Definition
scanty amnion water (less than the normal amount of amniotic fluid; 500 ml or less)
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polyhydramnios
Definition
much amnion water (more than the normal amount of amniotic fluid; 2000 ml or more) (also called hydramnios)
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salpingocyesis
Definition
pregnancy occurring in the fallopian tube (also called ectopic pregnancy)
Term
abortion
Definition
termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo before fetal viability, usually before 20 weeks of gestation
Term
abruptio placentae
Definition
premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
Term
eclampsia
Definition
severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion and coma; is a potentially life-threatening disorder
Term
spontaneous abortion
Definition
the termination of pregnancy that occurs naturally; commonly referred to as miscarriage
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induced abortion
Definition
the intentional termination of pregnancy by surgical or medical intervention
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therapeutic abortion
Definition
an induced abortion performed because of health risks to the mother or for fetal disease
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elective abortion
Definition
an induced abortion performed at the request of the woman
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ectopic pregnancy
Definition
pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the fallopian tubes (also called salpingocyesis)
Term
placenta previa
Definition
abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall (dilatation of the cervix can cause separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, resulting in bleeding; with severe hemorrhage, a cesarean section may be necessary to save the mother's life)
Term
preeclampsia
Definition
abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria, but with no convulsions or coma; the cause is unknown; if not successfully treated the condition will progress to eclampsia
Term
microcephalus
Definition
(fetus with a very) small head
Term
omphalitis
Definition
inflammation of the umbilicus
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omphalocele
Definition
herniation at the umbilicus (a part of the intestine protrudes through the abdominal wall at birth)
Term
pyloric stenosis
Definition
narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter (congenital pyloric stenosis occurs in 1 of every 200 newborns)
Term
tracheoesophageal fistula
Definition
abnormal passageway pertaining to the esophagus and the trachea (between the esophagus and trachea)
Term
cleft lip and palate
Definition
congenital split of the lip and roof of the mouth (cleft indicates a fissure)
Term
Down syndrome
Definition
congenital condition characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation and multiple defects (formerly called mongolism)
Term
erythroblastosis fetalis
Definition
condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes; the condition is usually caused by incompatibility of the infant's and mother's blood, occurring when the mother's blood is Rh negative and the infant's blood is Rh positive
Term
therapeutic touch
Definition
a technique that was developed in the nursing community where the hands, usually held 2 to 6 inches above teh body, are used to facilitate the healing process
Term
esophageal atresia
Definition
congenital absence of part of the esophagus; food cannot pass from the baby's mouth to the stomach
Term
gastroschisis
Definition
a congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus; enterocele, protrusion of the intestine, is usally present
Term
respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
Definition
a respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants; in premature infants RDS is caused by normal immaturity of the respiratory system resulting in compromised respiration (formerly called hyaline membrane disease)
Term
spina bifida (divided spine)
Definition
congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to close; if the meninges protrude through the opening the condition is called meningocele; protrusion of both the meninges and spinal cord is called meningomyelocele
Term
amniotomy
Definition
incision into the amnion (rupture of the fetal membrane to induce labor)
Term
episiotomy
Definition
incision of the vulva (perineum), usually performed during delivery to prevent tearing of the perineum (also called perineotomy)
Term
pelvic sonography
Definition
pertaining to the pelvis, process of recording sound (pelvic ultrasound is used to evaluate the fetus and pregnancy)
Term
amniocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid (the needle is inserted through the abdominal and uterine walls, using ultrasound to guide the needle); the fluid is used for the assessment of fetal health and maturity to aid in diagnosing fetal abnormalities
Term
amnioscope
Definition
instrument used for visual examination of the amniotic fluid (and the fetus)
Term
amnioscopy
Definition
visual examnination of amniotic fluid (and the fetus)
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amniochorial
Definition
pertaining to the amnion and chorion
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amniorrhea
Definition
discharge (escape) of amniotic fluid
Term
amniorrhexis
Definition
rupture of the amnion
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antepartum
Definition
before childbirth (reference to the mother)
Term
embryogenic
Definition
producing an embryo
Term
embryoid
Definition
resembling an embryo
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fetal
Definition
pertaining to the fetus
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gravida
Definition
pregnant (woman)
Term
gravidopuerperal
Definition
pertaining to pregnancy and the childhood (from delivery until reproductive organs return to normal)
Term
intrapartum
Definition
within (during) labor and childbirth
Term
lactic
Definition
pertaining to milk
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lactogenic
Definition
producing milk (by stimulation)
Term
lactorrhea
Definition
(spontaneous) discharge of milk
Term
multigravida
Definition
many pregnancies (a woman who has been pregnant two or more times)
Term
multipara (multip)
Definition
many births (a woman who has given birth to two or more viable offspring)
Term
natal
Definition
pertaining to birth
Term
neonate
Definition
new birth (an infant from birth to 4 weeks of age) (synonymous with newborn[NB])
Term
neonatologist
Definition
physician who studies and treats disorders of the newborn
Term
neonatology
Definition
study of the newborn (branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis and treatment of disorders in newborns)
Term
nulligravida
Definition
no pregnancies (a woman who has never been pregnant)
Term
nullipara
Definition
no births (a woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring)
Term
para
Definition
birth (a woman who has given birth to a viable offspring)
Term
postnatal
Definition
pertaining to after birth (reference to the newborn)
Term
postpartum
Definition
after childbirth (reference to the mother)
Term
prenatal
Definition
pertaining to before birth (reference to the newborn)
Term
primigravida
Definition
first pregnancy (a woman who has given birth to one viable offspring)
Term
pseudocyesis
Definition
false pregnancy
Term
puerpera
Definition
childbirth (a woman who has just given birth)
Term
puerperal
Definition
pertaining to (immediately after) childbirth
Term
breech presentation
Definition
parturition (act of giving birth) in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first
Term
cesarean section (CS, C-section)
Definition
the birth of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus (may also be spelled caesarean)
Term
congenital anomaly
Definition
abnormality present at birth
Term
lochia
Definition
vaginal discharge after childbirth
Term
meconium
Definition
first stool of the newborn (greenish black)
Term
obstetrician
Definition
physician who specializes in obstetrics
Term
obstetrics (OB)
Definition
medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium
Term
parturition
Definition
act of giving birth
Term
premature infant
Definition
infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation
Term
puerperium
Definition
period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal (approximately 6 weeks)
Term
C/S, C-section
Definition
cesarean section
Term
DOB
Definition
date of birth
Term
EDD
Definition
expected (estimated) date of delivery
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LMP
Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LNMP
Definition
last normal menstrual period
Term
multip
Definition
multipara
Term
NB
Definition
newborn
Term
OB
Definition
obstetrics
Term
RDS
Definition
respiratory distress syndrome
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