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| expulsion of a mature ovum from an ovary |
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| mature germ cell, either sperm (male) or ovum (female) |
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| conception, or fertilization |
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| beginning of pregnancy, when the sperm enters the ovum. Fertilization normally occurs in the fallopian tube |
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| cell formed by the union of the sperm and the ovum |
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| 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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| unborn offspring from the beginning of the third month of pregnancy until birth (8 weeks after fertilization to birth) |
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| development of a new individual from conception to birth |
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| 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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| a structure that grows on the wall of the uterus during pregnancy and allows for nourishment of the unborn child; also secretes hormones to sustain pregnancy |
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| amniotic, or amnionic, sac (also known as bag of water) |
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| membranous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery |
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| outermost layer of the fetal membrane |
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| innermost layer of the fetal membrane |
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| fluid within the amniotic sac, which surrounds the fetus |
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| bear, give birth to; labor, childbirth |
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| esophogus (tube leading from the throat to the stomach) |
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| pylorus (pyloric sphincter) |
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| inflammation of the amnion |
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| inflammation of the chorion and amnion |
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| cancerous tumor of the chorion |
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| birth of an embryo (abortion) |
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| scanty amnion water (less than the normal amount of amniotic fluid; 500 ml or less) |
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| much amnion water (more than the normal amount of amniotic fluid; 2000 ml or more)(also called hydramnios) |
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| pregnancy occurring in the fallopian tube (also called ectopic pregnancy) |
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| termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo before fetal viability, usually before 20 weeks of gestation |
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| premature seperation of the placenta from the uterine wall |
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| severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion and coma. eclampsia is a potentially life-threatening disorder |
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| pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the fallopian tubes (also called salpingocyesis) |
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| abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall. (Dilation of the cervix can cause seperation of the placenta from the uterine wall, resulting in bleeding. With severe hemorrhage, a cesarian section may be necessary to save the mother's life) |
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| 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. Eclampsia is the third most common cause of maternal death in the United States after hemorrhage and infection. |
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| (fetus with a very) small head |
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| inflammation of the umbilicus |
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| herniation at the umbilicus (a part of the intestine protudes through the abdominal wall at birth) |
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| narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter. (Congenital pyloric stenosis occurs in 1 of every 200 newborns) |
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| tracheoesophageal fistula |
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| abnormal passageway pertaining to the esophagus and the trachea (between the esophagus and trachea) |
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| congenital split of the lip and roof of the mouth (cleft indicates a fissure) |
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| congenital condition characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation and multiple defects (formerly called mongolism) |
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| 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, occuring when the mother's blood is Rh negative and the infant's blood is Rh positive. |
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| congenital absence of part of the esophagus. Food cannot pass from the baby's mouth to the stomach |
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| a congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus. Enterocele, protrusion of the intestine, is usually present |
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| respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) |
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| 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) |
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| spina bifida (divided spine) |
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| 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. |
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| incision into the amnion (rupture of the fetal membrane to induce labor) |
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| incision of the vulva (perineum), usually performed during delivery to prevent tearing of the perineum (also called perineotomy) |
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| pertaining to the pelvis, process of recording sound (pelvic ultrasound is used to evaluate the fetus and pregnancy) |
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| 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. |
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| instrument used for visual examination of the amniotic fluid (and the fetus) |
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| visual examination of amniotic fluid (and the fetus) |
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| pertaining to the amnion and chorion |
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| discharge (escape) of amniotic fluid |
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| before childbirth (reference to the mother) |
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| pertaining to the pregnancy and the childhood (from delivery until reproductive organs return to normal) |
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| within (during) labor and childbirth |
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| producing milk (by stimulation) |
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| (spontaneous) discharge of milk |
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| many pregnancies (a woman who has been pregnant two or more times) |
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| many births (a woman who has given birth to two or more viable offspring) |
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| new birth (an infant from birth to 4 weeks of age)(synonymous with newborn) |
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| physician who studies and treats disorders of the newborn |
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| study of the newborn (branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis and treatment of disorders in newborns) |
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| no pregnancies (a woman who has never been pregnant) |
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| no births (a woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring) |
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| birth (a woman who has given birth to a viable offspring) |
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| pertaining to after birth (reference to the newborn) |
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| after childbirth (reference to the mother) |
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| pertaining to before birth (reference to the newborn) |
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| first pregnancy (a woman in her first pregnancy) |
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| first birth (a woman who has given birth to one viable offspring) |
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| childbirth (a woman who has just given birth) |
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| pertaining to (immediately after) childbirth |
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| parturition (act of giving birth) in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first |
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| cesarean section (CS, C-section) |
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| the birth of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus (may also be spelled caesarean) |
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| abnormality present at birth |
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| vaginal discharge after childbirth |
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| first stool of the newborn (greenish black) |
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| physician who specializes in obstetrics |
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| medical speciality dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium |
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| infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation |
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| period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal (approximately 6 weeks) |
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| expected (estimated) date of birth |
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| last normal menstrual period |
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| respiratory distress syndrome |
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