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| mature germ cell, either sperm or ovum |
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| expulsion of a mature ovum from an ovary |
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| conception, fertilization |
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| cell formed by the union of the sperm and the ovum |
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| unborn offspring in the stage of development from implantation of the zygote to the end of the second month of pregnancy. Rapid growth of the embryo occurs in this period. |
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| unborn offspring from the beginning of the third month of pregnancy until birth |
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| development of a new individual from conception to birth |
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| embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining . The process normally begins about 7 days after fertilization and continues for several days. |
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| structure that grows on the wall of the uterus druing pregnancy and allows for nourshment of the unborn child. |
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| membranous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery. |
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| outermost layer of the fetal membrane |
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| innermost layer of the fetal membrane |
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| fluid within the amniotic sac, which surround the fetus |
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| bear give birth to, labor |
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| pylorus (pyloric sphincter) |
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| premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall |
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| severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion and coma. Eclampsia is a potentially life threatening disorder. |
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| pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the uterine tubes. |
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| abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall. dilation of the cervix can cause separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, resulting in bleeding. |
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| abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria, but with no convulsions or coma. |
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| fetus with a very small head |
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| inflammation of the umbilicus |
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| herniation at the umbilicus (part of the intestine protrudes through the abdominal wall at birth) |
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| narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter. |
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| tracheoesophageal fistula |
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| abnormal passagewa pertaining to the esophagus and the trachea. |
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| condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes. The condition is usually caused by incompatibility of the infant's and mother's blood, occuring when the mother's blood is RH negative and the infant's blood is RH positive. |
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| congenital absence of part of the esophagus. Food cannot pass from the baby's mouth to the stomach. |
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| a congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus. Enterocele, protrusion of the intestine, is usually present. |
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| respiratory distress syndrome |
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| respiratory complication in the newborn (premies) RDS is cause by nnormal immaturity of the respiratory system resulting in compromised respiration. (formerly known as hyaline membrane disease) |
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| congenital defect in the vertebral column cause by the failure of the vertrebral arch to close. If the meninges protrude through the opening the condition is called meningocele. Protrusion of both the meninges and spinal cord is called meningonyelocele. |
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| incision into the amnion (rupture of the fetal membrane to induce labor) |
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| incision of the vulva (perineum) sometimes performed during delivery also called perineotomy |
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| pertaining to the pelvis, process of recording sound (pelvic ultrasound is used to evaluate the fetus and pregnancy) |
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| surgical procedure to aspirate amniotic fluid. The fluid is used for assessment of fetal health and maturity to aid in diagnosing fetal abnormalities. |
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| instrument used for visual examination of the amniotic fluid (and the fetus) |
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| visual examination of amniotic fluid (and the fetus) |
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| parturition (act of giving birth) in which the buttocks, feet or knees emerge first. |
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| parturition (act of giving birth) in which any ppart of the head emerges first. It is the most common presentation. |
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| thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins |
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| a method of fertilization human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into the uterus; used when infertility is present |
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| vaginal discharge after childbirth |
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| period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal (approx. 6 weeks) |
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| the first feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by the prenant woman. It usually occurs between 16 and 20 weeks. |
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