Medical Terminology - Ch. 7: Pregnancy & Childbirth

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What is the term for 'pregnancy'?

multi

fetus

gravid/o, -gravida, -cyesis (correct)

nulli

What does 'nulli' mean?

none

What does the prefix 'primi-' stand for?

first

What does '-gravida' mean?

pregnant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'multi' refer to in medical terms?

many Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'gestation'?

fetal development Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nulligravida' mean?

a woman who has never been pregnant Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'unigravida'?

pregnant for the first time Signup and view all the answers

What does 'multigravida' mean?

a woman who has been pregnant two or more times Signup and view all the answers

What does 'EDD' stand for?

estimated date of delivery Signup and view all the answers

What does 'LMP' represent?

last menstrual period Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'zygote'?

carries the complete set of chromosomal information Signup and view all the answers

What is 'blast/o' referring to?

embryonic, immature Signup and view all the answers

What does '-cyst' signify?

sac Signup and view all the answers

What does 'monozygotic' mean?

identical twins Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'dizygotic'?

fraternal twins Signup and view all the answers

What does 'troph/o' refer to?

development, nourishment Signup and view all the answers

What does '-blast' signify?

embryonic, immature Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for 'fetus' in medical terminology?

fet/o Signup and view all the answers

What does 'parturition' mean?

giving birth Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'antepartum' refer to?

before birth Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'intrapartum' mean?

during birth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'postpartum' mean?

after birth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'parity' refer to?

the number of times a woman has delivered a child Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

parturition = giving birth antepartum = before birth intrapartum = during birth postpartum = after birth Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'ante-' indicate?

before Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'intra-' mean?

within Signup and view all the answers

What does '-para' refer to?

delivery Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'neo' mean?

new Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nat/o' refer to?

birth Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'pre-' signify?

before Signup and view all the answers

What does 'peri-' mean?

around, surrounding Signup and view all the answers

What does 'post-' indicate?

after Signup and view all the answers

What does 'O00-O08' refer to?

Terms Related to Pregnancy with Abortive Outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is 'ectopic pregnancy'?

implantation of the embryo in any location but the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'preeclampsia' refer to?

abnormal condition of pregnancy with unknown cause, marked by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Code P95'?

stillbirth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'O10-O16' refer to?

Terms Related to Edema, Proteinuria, and Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium Signup and view all the answers

What does 'O30-O48' signify?

Terms Related to the Fetus and Amniotic Cavity and Possible Delivery Problems Signup and view all the answers

What does 'O60-O77' refer to?

Terms Related to Complications of Labor and Delivery Signup and view all the answers

What does 'O85-O92' refer to?

Terms Related to Complications Predominantly Related to the Puerperium Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dystocia' mean?

abnormal or difficult childbirth Signup and view all the answers

What is 'agalactia'?

condition of mother's inability to produce milk Signup and view all the answers

What is 'galactorrhea'?

abnormal discharge of milk Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hypogalactia' mean?

abnormal low production of milk Signup and view all the answers

What is 'puerperal sepsis'?

infection of female reproductive system after delivery Signup and view all the answers

What does 'galact/o' refer to?

milk Signup and view all the answers

What is 'cerclage'?

suturing the cervix closed to prevent a spontaneous abortion in a woman with an incompetent cervix Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pelvimetry' mean?

measurement of the birth canal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pelv/i' signify?

pelvis Signup and view all the answers

What does '-metry' mean?

measuring Signup and view all the answers

What does 'VBAC' stand for?

vaginal birth after c-section Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vagin/o' refer to?

vagina Signup and view all the answers

What does '-al' mean?

pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'abortifacient'?

medication that terminates pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CS' stand for?

cesarean section Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hCG' represent?

human chorionic gonadotropin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'N&V' signify?

nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What is 'NST'?

nonstress test Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rh' stand for?

Rhesus factor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium

Pregnancy: Termed as gravid/o, -gravida, -cyesis, indicating the state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus.
Nulli: Means none, often used to describe women who have never been pregnant.
Primi-: Refers to first, such as in the term primigravida which denotes a woman's first pregnancy.
Multigravida: Describes a woman who has been pregnant two or more times, in contrast with nulligravida.
Gestation: The period of fetal development, typically spanning around 40 weeks.
Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD): Calculated date when a baby is expected to be born.
Last Menstrual Period (LMP): The date of the last menstrual period used to calculate EDD.
Zygote: The earliest stage post-fertilization, containing the complete set of chromosomes.
Monozygotic twins: Identical twins originating from the same zygote; share identical genetic material.
Dizygotic twins: Fraternal twins arising from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm.
Fetus: The term fet/o refers to the developing human after the embryonic stage, usually after eight weeks.
Parturition: The process of giving birth.
Antepartum: Refers to the period before childbirth.
Intrapartum: Describes the events occurring during childbirth.
Postpartum: Refers to the period following childbirth.
Parity: Indicates the number of times a woman has given birth.
Ectopic Pregnancy: A condition where the embryo implants outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tubes.
Preeclampsia: Pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria; known as toxemia of pregnancy.
Dystocia: Refers to difficult or abnormal childbirth.
Agalactia: The inability of a mother to produce milk following childbirth.
Puerperal Sepsis: Infection related to the female reproductive system occurring after delivery.
Cerclage: A surgical procedure that involves stitching the cervix closed to prevent premature birth in women with cervical incompetence.
Pelvimetry: Measurement of the dimensions of the pelvis, assessed to determine if it is adequate for childbirth.
VBAC: Vaginal birth after cesarean section, indicating a successful vaginal delivery following a previous c-section.
Rh factor: Pertinent to blood compatibility issues that can arise during pregnancy if the mother is Rh-negative and the fetus is Rh-positive.
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG): Hormone produced during pregnancy, detected in pregnancy tests.
Nonstress Test (NST): A prenatal test that monitors the baby's heart rate in response to its movements.
Abortifacient: Medication intended to terminate a pregnancy.

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