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| mature germ cell, either sperm (male) or ovum (female) |
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| expulsion of a mature ovum from an ovary |
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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 tubes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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| esophagus (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 separation of the placenta from the uterine wall |
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| severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion and coma; is a potentially life-threatening disorder |
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| the termination of pregnancy that occurs naturally; commonly referred to as miscarriage |
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| the intentional termination of pregnancy by surgical or medical intervention |
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| an induced abortion performed because of health risks to the mother or for fetal disease |
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| an induced abortion performed at the request of the woman |
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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 (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) |
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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 |
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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 protrudes 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, occurring when the mother's blood is Rh negative and the infant's blood is Rh positive |
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| 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 |
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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 usally 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 examnination 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 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[NB]) |
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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 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 specialty 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 delivery |
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| last normal menstrual period |
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| respiratory distress syndrome |
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