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