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What does the term 'amni/o' refer to?
What is 'chori/o' associated with?
Chorion
What does 'embry/o' mean?
Embryo, to be full
What does 'fet/o' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'gravid/o'?
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What does 'lact/o' stand for?
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What does 'nat/o' signify?
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What does 'omphal/o' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'par/o, part/o'?
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What does 'puerper/o' refer to?
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What does 'cephal/o' mean?
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What does 'esophag/o' refer to?
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What does 'pelv/o, pelv/i' denote?
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What does 'prim/i' refer to?
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What does 'pylor/o' refer to?
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What does 'ante-' and 'pre-' indicate?
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What does '-amnios' refer to?
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What does '-cyesis' mean?
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What does '-e' represent?
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What does '-is' signify?
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What does '-rrhexis' mean?
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What does '-tocia' represent?
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What does '-um' refer to?
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What does 'amnionitis' mean?
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What does 'oligohydramnios' refer to?
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What does 'eclampsia' refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology - Chapter 9 Concepts
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Amniotic Terms:
- amni/o, amnion/o: Refers to the amniotic sac and fluid surrounding the embryo.
- amnionitis: Inflammation of the amnion.
- amniorrhea: Discharge of amniotic fluid.
- amniorrhexis: Rupture of the amnion.
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Chorionic Terms:
- chori/o: Pertains to the chorion, which is part of the placenta.
- chorioamnionitis: Inflammation of both the chorion and amnion.
- choriocarcinoma: Cancerous tumor of the chorion.
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Embryonic and Fetal Development:
- embry/o: Relates to the embryo stage of development.
- fet/o, fet/i: Refers to a fetus, indicating an unborn child.
- fetal: Associated with the fetus.
- microcephalus: A fetus with a very small head.
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Pregnancy-Related Terms:
- gravid/o: Indicates pregnancy.
- gravida: A pregnant woman.
- multigravida: A woman who has had multiple pregnancies.
- primigravida: First-time pregnant woman.
- nulligravida: A woman who has never been pregnant.
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Birth-Related Terms:
- nat/o: Pertains to birth.
- para: Refers to the act of giving birth.
- primipara: A woman giving birth for the first time.
- multipara: A woman who has given birth multiple times.
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Childbirth and Labor:
- puerper/o: Relates to childbirth.
- puerpera: The period immediately following childbirth.
- puerperal: Referring to the time immediately after childbirth.
- dystocia: Difficult labor.
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Postnatal and Prenatal Terms:
- postnatal: Pertaining to the period after birth.
- postpartum: Refers specifically to the time following childbirth.
- prenatal: Relating to the period before birth.
- antepartum: Before childbirth.
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Common Pregnancy Complications:
- abortion: Termination of pregnancy.
- ectopic pregnancy: Pregnancy occurring outside the uterus.
- placenta previa: Placenta abnormally low, covering the cervix.
- preeclampsia: Complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure.
- eclampsia: Severe progression of preeclampsia resulting in convulsions.
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Congenital Conditions:
- cleft lip or palate: Congenital split in lip or roof of the mouth.
- gastroschisis: Abdominal wall defect not at the umbilicus.
- spina bifida: Neural tube defect affecting the vertebral arch.
- fetal alcohol syndrome: Caused by maternal alcohol consumption.
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Suffixes and Prefixes:
- -cyesis: Pregnancy.
- -tocia: Related to birth or labor.
- -rrhexis: Rupture.
- ante-, pre-: Before.
- post-: After.
- multi-: Many.
- nulli-: None.
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Specialized Fields:
- neonatology: Study and treatment of newborn disorders.
- neonatologist: Specialist in neonatal disorders.
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Miscellaneous Terms:
- erythroblastosis fetalis: Condition with hemolysis of newborn erythrocytes.
- teratogen: Any agent causing malformations.
- teratology: Study of malformations.
These terms provide essential vocabulary for understanding various aspects of obstetrics, gynecology, and embryology, crucial for medical professionals and students in the healthcare field.
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