| A | B |
|---|
| amnionitis | inflammation of the amnion |
| chorioamnionitis | inflammation of the chorion and amnion |
| choriocarcinoma | cancerous tumor of the chorion |
| dystocia | difficult labor |
| hysterorrhexis | rupture of the uterus |
| oligohydramnios | scanty amnion water (500 mL or less) |
| polyhydramnios | much amnion water (2000 mL or more) |
| abortion | termination of pregnancy before 20 weeks |
| ectopic pregnancy | pregnancy occurring outside uterus |
| microcephalus | fetus with a small head |
| omphalitis | inflammation of the umbilicus |
| omphalocele | herniation at the umbilicus |
| pyloric stenosis | narrowing pertaining to pyloric sphincter |
| tracheoesophageal fistula | abn passageway between esophagus and trachea |
| esophageal atresia | congenital absence of part of esophagus |
| amniotomy | incision into amnion (to induce labor) |
| episiotomy | incision of the vulva (perineum) |
| pelvic sonography | pert to the pelvis, process of recording sound |
| amniocentesis | surgical puncture to remove amniotic fluid |
| amnioscope | instrument used for vis exam of amniotic fluid and fetus |
| amnioscopy | visual examination of amniotic fluid and fetus |
| abruptio placentae | premature separation of the placenta |
| eclampsia | progression of preeclampsia, char by convulsion |
| placenta previa | abn low implantation of the placenta on uterine wall |
| preeclampsia | high blood pressure, edema, proteinuria; can lead to eclampsia |
| cleft lip or palate | congenital split of lip or roof of mouth |
| Down syndrome | chromosomal abnormality with various disorders |
| erythroblastosis fetalis | newborn's hemolysis of erythrocytes |
| fetal alcohol syndrome | various fetal defects cause by excessive alcohol |
| gastroschisis | congenital fissure of abdominal wall; protrusion of intestine |
| respiratory distress syndrome | respiratory complication in newborn, esp in premature infants |
| spina bifida | congenital defect in vertebral column |
