Obstetric and Neonatology Terms Review Built from word parts pt1

Vocabulary flashcards covering obstetric surgical terms, diagnostic terms, signs, symptoms, descriptive terms, medical specialties, and common abbreviations related to obstetrics and neonatology.

amniotomy

Incision into the amnion (rupture of the amniotic sac to induce labor).

episiotomy

Incision into the vulva (perineum), sometimes performed during delivery to prevent a traumatic tear.

amniocentesis

Surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid for assessment of fetal health and maturity.

pelvic sonography

A process of recording sound pertaining to the pelvis, used to evaluate the fetus and pregnancy.

amniorrhea

Discharge (escape) of amniotic fluid.

amniorrhexis

Rupture of the amnion.

lactorrhea

Spontaneous discharge of milk (also called galactorrhea).

antepartum

Before childbirth (reference to the mother).

gravida

Pregnant (is or has been pregnant, regardless of pregnancy outcome).

gravidopuerperal

Pertaining to pregnancy and childbirth (from pregnancy until reproductive organs return to normal after delivery).

intrapartum

Within (during) labor and childbirth.

lactogenic

Producing milk (by stimulation).

multigravida

Has been pregnant two or more times.

multipara

Has given birth to two or more viable offspring.

nulligravida

Has never been pregnant.

nullipara

Has not given birth to a viable offspring.

para

Has given birth to an offspring after the point of viability (20 weeks), whether alive or stillborn.

postpartum

After childbirth (reference to the mother).

primigravida

Pregnant for the first time.

primipara

Has given birth to an offspring after the point of viability (20 weeks) for the first time.

puerperal

Pertaining to childbirth (immediately after childbirth and until reproductive organs return to normal).

neonatologist

Physician who studies and treats disorders of the newborn.

neonatology

The study of the newborn (branch of medicine dealing with diagnosis and treatment of disorders in newborns).

teratology

The study of malformations, usually those caused by teratogens on the developing embryo.

fetal

Pertaining to the fetus.

natal

Pertaining to birth.

neonate

An infant from birth to 4 weeks of age (synonymous with newborn).

postnatal

Pertaining to after birth (reference to the newborn).

prenatal

Pertaining to before birth (reference to the newborn).

teratogen

Any agent producing malformations in the developing embryo.

teratogenic

Producing malformations in the developing embryo.

APH

Antepartum hemorrhage.

PPH

Postpartum hemorrhage.

RDS

Respiratory distress syndrome.

CVS

Chorionic villus sampling.

IVF

In vitro fertilization.

VBAC

Vaginal birth after cesarean (section).

OB

Obstetrics.

DOB

Date of birth

EDD

Expected (estimated) date of delivery

LMP

Last menstrual period