Ectopic Pregnancy Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Ectopic Pregnancy article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Antibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticArtery: A vessel that carries blood high in oxygen content away from the heart to the far... See the entire definition of ArteryArthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisBirth control: Birth control is the use of any practices, methods, or devices to prevent p... See the entire definition of Birth controlBowel: The small and large intestine. Cell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellCervix: The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus, a hollow, ... See the entire definition of CervixChlamydia: The agent of a sexually transmitted disease, a type of bacteria found in the ce... See the entire definition of ChlamydiaComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationConception: 1. The union of the sperm and the ovum. Synonymous with fertilization. Diagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of Diagnosis
Dizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessEctopic: In the wrong place, out of place. For example, an ectopic kidney is a kidney that... See the entire definition of EctopicEctopic pregnancy: A pregnancy that is not in the uterus. The fertilized egg settles and g... See the entire definition of Ectopic pregnancyEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFallopian tube: One of the two Fallopian tubes that transport the egg from the ovary to th... See the entire definition of Fallopian tubeFertility: The ability to conceive and bear children, the ability to become pregnant throu... See the entire definition of FertilityGonorrhea: A bacterial infection that is transmitted by sexual contact. Gonorrhea is one o... See the entire definition of GonorrheaGraft: Healthy skin, bone, kidney, liver, or other tissue that is taken from one part of t... See the entire definition of GraftGynecology: The branch of medicine that is particularly concerned with the health of the f... See the entire definition of GynecologyHemorrhage: Bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. Immunosuppressive: 1. Pertaining to immunosuppression, the suppression of the immun... See the entire definition of ImmunosuppressiveImmunosuppressive agent: A medication that depresses or halts immune system activity. For ... See the entire definition of Immunosuppressive agentImplant: 1. To embed; to set in firmly. In embryology, the fertilized egg implants ... See the entire definition of ImplantIncision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Intrauterine: In the uterus.
Laparoscopic: 1. Pertaining to the procedure of laparoscopy. Miscarriage: Inadvertent loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable. A considerable pr... See the entire definition of MiscarriageObstetrician: A physician who specializes in obstetrics. Obstetrics: The art and science of managing pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium (the time... See the entire definition of ObstetricsOperating room: A facility that is equipped for performing surgery. Abbreviated OR. Ovary: The female gonad, one of a pair of reproductive glands in women. The ovaries are lo... See the entire definition of OvaryOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPelvic exam: An examination of the organs of the female reproductive system. Pelvic pain: : Pain perceived in the area of the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen loc... See the entire definition of Pelvic painPelvis: The lower part of the abdomen, located between the hip bones. Structures in the fe... See the entire definition of PelvisPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPregnancy symptoms: A symptom or sign of pregnancy. These symptoms and signs depend upon t... See the entire definition of Pregnancy symptomsPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body.
Probe: (1) In surgery, a probe is a slender flexible rod with a blunt end used to e... See the entire definition of ProbePrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPsoriasis: A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, sca... See the entire definition of PsoriasisReproductive system: In women, the organs that are directly involved in producing eggs and... See the entire definition of Reproductive systemRheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of joint... See the entire definition of Rheumatoid arthritisRisk factor: Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease. For exam... See the entire definition of Risk factorSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Transplant: The grafting of a tissue from one place to another, just as in botany a bu... See the entire definition of TransplantTrimester: In obstetrics, one of the three divisions of three months each during pregnancy... See the entire definition of TrimesterTubal pregnancy: A pregnancy that is not in the usual place within the uterus but is locat... See the entire definition of Tubal pregnancyTubes: The "tubes" are medically known as the Fallopian tubes. There are two Fallopian tub... See the entire definition of TubesUltrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundUterus: A hollow, pear-shaped organ that is located in a woman's lower abdomen, between th... See the entire definition of Uterus
Vagina: The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is ... See the entire definition of VaginaWomb: The womb (uterus) is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen ... See the entire definition of Womb
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