Med Term Chap 8 Diseases & Pregnant Terms

Reproductive system, pregnancy

Cephalic presentation

When the baby is in the 'head down' position

Episiotomy

Process of cutting the vulva

Apgar score

Assessment of infants after delivery. Stands for appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respiration.

Prepuce

The fold of skin covering the tip of the penis; or foreskin.

Lactation

Mammary glands secrete milk.

HCG

Hormone found in urine that is only present in pregnant women since it is produced by the placenta.

Zygote

The stage of development from fertilization and implantation up to two weeks. The zygote becomes an embryo after.

Left inguinal region

Lower left abdominal region

Ectopic pregnancy

Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location

Placenta previa

Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening in the lower region of the uterus. A c-section must be performed unless the placenta moves up as the baby grows.

Amniocentesis

A long needle is used to puncture the amniotic sac to remove amniotic fluid to test the baby for genetic conditions.

Preeclampsia

Associated with pregnancy and marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, headache, and edema

Eclampsia

Seizures that occur during pregnancy or shortly after birth.

Gravida 2, para 1

Pregnant twice, gave birth once (medical history)

Lower center abdominal region

Hypogastric region

Menorrhagia

Heavy menstrual periods

Endometriosis

Tissue from the lining of the uterus is located outside of the uterus.

Endometrium

Thick layer inside of the uterus which builds up once a month in order to support a fertilized ovum.

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the corpus luteum every month and placenta. It prepares the endometrium for the potential of pregnancy after ovulation. It is the basis for most birth control pills.

Laparoscopy

Less invasive surgery using small incisions and an internal camera. This surgery can be performed if a woman wishes to become pregnant.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region. Bacterial infections (chlamydia and gonorrhea) lead to salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis in this sexually transmitted condition.

Ovarian cancer

Malignant tumor of the ovary

Cervical cancer

Human papillomavirus is the cause; dysplasia and CIS are early and localized forms of the condition

Endometrial cancer

Postmenopausal bleeding is the most common symptom; hysterectomy with bilateral salpingooophorectomy can be curative if malignancy is confined to the uterus

Abruptio placentae

Premature separation of the implanted placenta