Video obstetric Vocabary forum

Video obstetric Vocabary forum

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1.  Hypoperfusion 

•  Meaning: Insufficient blood flow to tissues or organs, leading to reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery.

•  Sentence: The patient experienced hypoperfusion in the extremities, causing numbness and coldness in their hands and feet.

2.  Jaundice

•  Meaning: A condition characterized by yellowing of the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes due to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood.

•  Sentence: The newborn developed jaundice, prompting the doctor to recommend phototherapy to reduce bilirubin levels.

3.  Amicus 

•  Meaning: Relating to the amniotic fluid, the protective liquid surrounding a fetus in the womb.

•  Sentence: The ultrasound revealed a normal amount of amniotic fluid, indicating a healthy environment for the fetus.

4.  Scars

•  Meaning: Marks left on the skin or tissue after healing from an injury, surgery, or wound.

•  Sentence: The patient’s abdomen had visible scars from a previous cesarean section performed during childbirth.

5.  Fetal Movements

•  Meaning: The motions of a fetus, such as kicking or turning, felt by the mother during pregnancy.

•  Sentence: The expectant mother reported regular fetal movements, which reassured the doctor about the baby’s health.

6.  Striae Gravidarum 

•  Meaning: Stretch marks that develop on the skin of pregnant women, often on the abdomen, breasts, or thighs, due to skin stretching.

•  Sentence: During her third trimester, she noticed striae gravidarum forming on her belly as her pregnancy progressed.

7.  Palpation

•  Meaning: A medical examination technique involving touching or pressing on the body to assess organs, tissues, or fetal position.

•  Sentence: The midwife used palpation to determine the position of the fetus during the prenatal checkup.

8.  Fundus of the Uterus 

•  Meaning: The top portion of the uterus, opposite the cervix, which can be measured to assess fetal growth during pregnancy.

•  Sentence: The doctor measured the fundus of the uterus to ensure the baby was growing at a healthy rate.

9.  Fetal Lie

•  Meaning: The orientation of the fetus in the uterus, typically described as longitudinal, transverse, or oblique.

•  Sentence: The ultrasound confirmed a longitudinal fetal lie, with the baby positioned head-down for delivery.

10.  Fetal Presentation

•  Meaning: The part of the fetus (e.g., head, feet, or shoulder) that is positioned to come out first during birth.

•  Sentence: The doctor noted that the fetal presentation was breech, indicating the baby’s feet were positioned to deliver first.