Med Term Chapter 9

is the branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the newborn.

mature germ cell, either sperm (male) or ovum (female)

expulsion of mature ovum from an ovary

beginning of pregnancy, when the sperm enters the ovum. Fertilization normally occurs in the uterine tubes. (2 answers)(terms relating to pregnancy)

cell formed by the union of the sperm and the ovum. A fertilized egg.

unborn offspring in the stage of development from implantation of the zygote to the end of the eighth week of pregnancy. This period is characterized by rapid growth of the embryo

unborn offspring from the beginning of the ninth week of pregnancy until birth

development of a new individual from conception to birth

duration of pregnancy; normally 38-42 weeks, which can be divided into three periods, or trimesters.

embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining. The process normally begins about 7 days after fertilization and continues for several days.

a structure that grows on the wall of the uterus during pregnancy and allows for nourishment of the unborn child

membranous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery (also called bag of water)

outermost layer of the fetal membrane

innermost layer of the fetal membrane

fluid within the amniotic sac, which surrounds the fetus.

amnion, amniotic fluid (2 ans)(combining form)

chorion (combining form)

embryo, to be full (combining form)

fetus, unborn child(2 ans) (combining form)

Pregnancy (combining form)

milk (combining form)

birth (combining form)

umbilicus, naval (combining form)

bear, give birth to, labor (2 ans) (combining form)

childbirth (combining form)

head (combining form)

esophagus (tube leading from the throat to the stomach) (combining form)

pelvic bone, pelvis (2 ans) (combining form)

first (combining form)

false (combining form)

pylorus, pyloric sphincter (combining form)

malformations (combining form)

before(2 ans) (prefix)

small (prefix)

many (prefix)

none (prefix)

after (prefix)

amnion, amniotic fluid (suffix)

pregnancy (suffix)

no meaning (4 ans) (suffix)

childbirth (suffix)

rupture (suffix)

birth, labor (suffix)

termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo before fetal viability, usually before 20 weeks of gestation

premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall

severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion (a violent involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles). Eclampsia is a potentially life-threatening disorder.

pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the uterine tubes.

abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall completely or partially covering the cervix. (Dilation 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.)

abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria, but with no convulsions. The cause is unknown; if not successfully treated, the condition can progress to eclampsia. Eclampsia is the third most common cause of maternal death in the US after hemorrhage and infection.

Congenital split of the lip and roof of the mouth

genetic condition characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation and multiple defects (formerly called mongolism).

Condition of the new born characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes. The condition is usually caused by incompatibility of the infant's and the mother's blood, occurring when the mother's blood is Rh negative and the infant's blood is Rh positive

congenital absence of part of the esophagus, Food cannot pass from the baby's mouth to the stomach. (not built from word parts)

A condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy. Various birth defects may present, including central nervous system dysfunction and malformations of the skull and face.

a congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus. Enterocele, protrusion of the intestine, is usually present.

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).

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 meninglocele. Protrusion of both the meninges and spinal cord is called meningomyelocele.

birth position in which the buttocks, feet or knees emerge first

birth position in which any part of the head emerges first. It is the most common presentation.

the birth of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus

Thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins

abnormality present at birth; often discovered before birth by ultrasonography and/or amniocentesis (not built from word parts)

A method of fertilizing human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into the uterus; used when infertility is present

The secretion of milk

Vaginal discharge after birth

first stool of the newborn (greenish-black)

An individual who practices midwifery

The practice of assisting in childbirth

physician who specializes in obstetrics

Medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium

Act of giving birth

infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation (also called preterm infant)

period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal (approximately 6 weeks)

The first feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by the pregnant woman. It usually occurs between 16 and 20 weeks of gestation.

Born dead