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Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

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Intra uterine growth retardation Fetal condition<br />

characterized by failure to grow<br />

Meconium <strong>The</strong> first stool of the new born, dark green or<br />

black in colour<br />

Precipitate labour Labour that terminates in delivery of the<br />

baby in less than three hours<br />

Puberty <strong>The</strong> stage of development at the reproductive organs<br />

mature<br />

Quickening Perception of the first fetal movement by the<br />

mother<br />

Residual volume <strong>The</strong> amount of air remaining in the lungs<br />

following normal expiration<br />

Tachycardia Rapid heart rate<br />

Thrombophlebitis Inflammation of a vein with accompanying<br />

thrombus formation<br />

Tidal volume <strong>The</strong> volume of air inspired<br />

Ultrasonography A diagnostic study made by high frequency<br />

of sound waves to reveal body organs<br />

Uterine atony Lack of uterus tone that leads to hemorrhage<br />

Uterine prolapse Downward displacement of the uterus<br />

Vaginitis Infection of the vaginal mucosa<br />

Vulvovaginitis Inflammation of the external female<br />

reproductive organs<br />

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