Postpartum Perineal Care Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Postpartum Perineal Care 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 AbdominalAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAlternative medicine: Healing arts not taught in traditional Western medical schools that ... See the entire definition of Alternative medicineAnus: The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. Bladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste f... See the entire definition of BladderBowel: The small and large intestine. Breastfeeding: Feeding a child human breast milk. According to the American Academy of Ped... See the entire definition of BreastfeedingCatheter: A thin, flexible tube. Conception: 1. The union of the sperm and the ovum. Synonymous with fertilization. Constipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of ConstipationDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEpisiotomy: A surgical procedure for widening the outlet of the birth canal to facilitate ... See the entire definition of EpisiotomyFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFistula: An abnormal passageway in the body. The fistula may go from the body surface int... See the entire definition of FistulaGenetics: The scientific study of heredity. Genetics pertains to humans and all other orga... See the entire definition of GeneticsGynecology: The branch of medicine that is particularly concerned with the health of the f... See the entire definition of GynecologyHematoma: A localized swelling that is filled with blood caused by a break in the wall of ... See the entire definition of HematomaHemorrhoids: Dilated (enlarged) veins in the walls of the anus and sometimes around the re... See the entire definition of HemorrhoidsHerpes: A family of viruses. Herpes also refers to infection with one of the human herpesv... See the entire definition of HerpesIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryKegel exercises: Exercises designed to increase muscle strength and elasticity in the fema... See the entire definition of Kegel exercisesLabor: Childbirth, the process of delivering a baby and the placenta, membranes, and umbil... See the entire definition of LaborLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLochia: The fluid that is discharged from the vagina for a week or so after childbirth. At... See the entire definition of LochiaLubricant: An oily or slippery substance. A vaginal lubricant may be helpful for women who... See the entire definition of LubricantMucus: A thick fluid that is produced by the lining of some organs of the body. Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNurse-midwifery: The practice engaged in by a nurse-midwife in the management of women's h... See the entire definition of Nurse-midwiferyNursing: 1) Profession concerned with the provision of services essential to the maintena... See the entire definition of NursingObstetrics: The art and science of managing pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium (the time... See the entire definition of ObstetricsPain: 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 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 PelvisPerineal: Pertaining to the perineum. Perineum: The area between the anus and the scrotum in the male and between the anus and t... See the entire definition of PerineumPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPostpartum: The period just after delivery, as with postpartum depression. Postpartum refe... See the entire definition of PostpartumPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyRandomized: The use of chance alone to assign the participants in an experiment or trial t... See the entire definition of RandomizedSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Stress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressTear: A drop of the salty secretion of the lacrimal glands which serves to moisten the con... See the entire definition of TearTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Urethra: The tube that leads from the bladder and transports and discharges urine outside ... See the entire definition of UrethraUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVagina: The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is ... See the entire definition of VaginaVaginal opening: The exterior opening to the vagina, the muscular canal that extends from ... See the entire definition of Vaginal opening |
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