Obstetrics/Gynecology
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 *amnionitis(am-nE-O nI-tis) | Inflammation of the amnion (innermost membrane around fetus) |
| amniorrhea | The escape of the amniotic fluid |
| ante partum | The period before the onset of labor FYI- Specifically, the ante partum period is the period between conception and labor |
| anteflexion of uterus | Condition present when the uterus is abnormally bent forward |
| *antenatal (an-tE nA-tul) | Pertaining to before birth |
| ballottement | The use of a finger to push sharply against the uterus and detect the presence or position of a fetus |
| betamethasone | A semisynthetic glucocorticoid that has anti-inflammatory effects and toxicity similar to those of cortisol; trade name is Celestone |
| *catamenia (kat-uh mE-nE-uh) | The condition of monthly discharge of blood from the uterus |
| cephalopelvic disproportion | Condition where the head of the fetus is too large for the mother's pelvis |
| cerclage | Encircling of a part with a ring or loop, such as encirclement of the incompetent cervix uteri |
| cervicectomy | Excision of the cervix uteri ( or cervix) |
| chorionic villi | One of the thread-like projections growing in tufts on the external surface of the chorion |
| clonus | Alternate involuntary muscular contraction and partial relaxation in rapid succession (as seen during active childbirth) |
| *colpectomy (kahl pek-tuh-mE) | Excision of the vagina STUDY TIP: "colp" means vagina |
| colpoperineoplasty | The surgical repair of the vagina and perineum (as is done after an episiotomy) |
| colporrhaphy | The operation of suturing the vagina; the operation of denuding and suturing the vaginal wall for the purpose of narrowing the vagina |
| colpotomy | Incision into the wall of the vagina |
| culdocentesis | Aspiration of fluid from the rectouterine excavation by puncture of the vaginal wall |
| decidua | Refers to the (bloody) mucous lining of the uterus that comes off after childbirth |
| defervesced | Fever decreased |
| descensus uteri | Prolapse of the uterus |
| *dystocia (dis tO-sE-uh) | Abnormal labor or childbirth (abnormally slow or difficult) |
| endocervicitis | Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the cervix uteri (or cervix, usually due to infection) |
| endometrioma | A tumor containing shreds of ectopic (displaced) endometruim |
| eutocia | The condition of a good, normal childbirth |
| *fornix (for-niks) | A vaulted space (usually refers to the space formed by a prolapsed cervix) |
| gamete intrafallopian transfer | A procedure that places the sperm and eggs directly in the fimbriated (having a fringed border) end of the fallopian tube via a laparoscope |
| Gelfoam pack | An absorbable gelatin sponge |
| gravida | a pregnant woman |
| Hegar dilator | A slender, flexible instrument used for dilating the cervix |
| hematosalpinx | A collection of blood in the fallopian tube that may be associated with tubal pregnancy |
| hydatid of Morgagni | A cyst-like remnant of the mullerian duct attached to a testis or to the oviduct (fallopian tube) |
| *hyperemesis gravidarum (hI-per em-E-sis) (grav-ih dah-rum) | Excessive vomiting during pregnancy |
| Lembert's suture | A type of suture used in a cesarean section |
| *lochia (lO-kE-uh) | The vaginal discharge that occurs during the first week or two after childbirth |
| metrorrhagia | Uterine bleeding, usually of normal amount, occurring at completely irregular intervals, the period of flow sometimes being prolonged |
| mittelschmerz | Intermenstrual pain that occurs during ovulation |
| Monilia vaginitis | An inflammation of the vagina caused by a fungus of the genus Moniliaceae |
| multiparity | The condition of having two or more pregnancies that resulted in viable fetuses |
| nulliparous | Having never given birth to a viable infant |
| oophoritis | Inflammation of an ovary |
| pelvimetry | The measurement of the dimensions and capacity of the pelvis |
| Pfannenstiel's incision | A curved abdominal incision named for Hermann Johann Pfannenstiel, a gynecologist in Breslua |
| polymenorrhea | Abnormally frequent menstruation STUDY TIP: "poly-" means many |
| pruritus vulvae | Intense itching of the external genitals of the female |
| *retroflexion (reh-trO flek-shun) | The bending backward of the body of the uterus toward the cervix |
| secundines | The afterbirth |
| tocolysis | Inhibition of uterine contractions |
| Trichomonas | Parasitic protozoa that causes urogenital infection |
| *vesicouterine (ves-ih-kO yoo-ter-in) | Pertaining to or communicating with the urinary bladder and the uterus |
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