Terms
Ultrasound
Imaging test used to see the baby in the womb.
gynecologist
physician who specializes in the study of the female
hyster/o
womb, uterus
GYN
gynecology
Linea nigra
dark line on the abdomen that runs from above the umbilicus to the pubis during pregnancy
cesarean section (c-section)
delivery of the fetus by means of an incision through the abdominal cavity and then into the uterus.
metr/o
womb, uterus
CS
cesarean section
placenta previa
the placenta is improperly implanted in the lower uterine segment.
hysteroscope
instrument used in the biopsy of uterine tissue before 12 weeks of gestation.
(word root) genital
D&C
dilation and curettage
lochia
vaginal discharge occuring after childbirth
coit/o
a coming-together
hematocrit
checks for anemia during pregnancy
WNL
within normal limits
para
meaning to bear or bring forth
culd/o
cul-de-sac
What does a positive result in HCG mean
pregnancy
IUD
intrauterine device