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describe VERNIX
greasy substance protecting fetus in utero made of sebum & discarded epidermal cells
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describe VERNIX
greasy substance protecting fetus in utero made of sebum & discarded epidermal cells
define MECONIUM
greenish material in fetus intestines that makes first feces
define PERINATAL
time & events just before, during, & just after birth
define NEONATALOGY
study of disorders of newborns
define VIRILE
having nature/properties/qualities of adult male
define PREMATURE BIRTH
before 37th week
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
describe VERNIX | greasy substance protecting fetus in utero made of sebum & discarded epidermal cells |
define MECONIUM | greenish material in fetus intestines that makes first feces |
define PERINATAL | time & events just before, during, & just after birth |
define NEONATALOGY | study of disorders of newborns |
define VIRILE | having nature/properties/qualities of adult male |
define PREMATURE BIRTH | before 37th week |
define ANDROLOGIST | treat conditions regarding male fertility & sexuality |
advanced maternal age is what | at least 35 yrs |
define NULLIPARA | never borne viable child |
define PRIMIGRAVIDA | during 1st pregnancy |
define PRIMIPARA | borne 1 viable child |
define MULTIPAROUS | born at least 2 kids |
describe APGAR SCORES | 1-10 evaluate physical status 1 & 5 min after birth with values being 0,1, or 2 in 5 criteria (heart rate, respiratory, muscle tone, reflexes, & skin tone); a score 8-10 = best possible conditions |
describe FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS) | teratogen leads to growth abnormalities, mental retardation, brain damage, & socialization difficulty |
define SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME | unexplainable, sudden death between 1 month-1yr of age |
describe BALANITIS | inflammation of glans penis associated w/phimosis bc of poor hygiene & lack of circumcision |
s/s: balantitis | redness, pain, unusual penile discharge |
describe PHIMOSIS | narrowing of foreskin opening where foreskin can't retract to expose glans penis; seen @ birth/childhood |
define ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION | can't achieve or maintain erection |
aka: erectile dysfunction | impotence |
describe PEYRONIE'S DISEASE | form of sexual dysfunction where penis is bent/curved during erection bc of fibrous scar tissue inside penis |
aka: peyronie's disease | penile curvature |
describe PRIAPISM | painful & persistent erection lasting at least 4 hrs not caused by sexual excitement that doesn't go away after sex bc of meds/blood related diseases |
define PREMATURE EJACULATION | climax before/shortly after penetration |
define ANDROPAUSE | male menopause where there is a decrease in testosterone beginning in 40s |
s/s: andropause | low energy, depression, decreased muscle mass, & difficulty sleeping/concentrating |
describe CRYPTORCHIDISM | defect in newborns where one/both testicles fail to descend & if untreated can increase risk for infertility & testicular cancer |
aka: cryptorchidism | undescended testicle |
describe EPIDIDYMITIS | painful inflammation of epididymis from bacterial infection (from STD/UTI) w/dysuria, unusual penile discharge, testalgia, hematuria, & inflamed scrotum |
define HYDROCELE | fluid-filled sac in scrotum along spermatic cord in newborns & premature infants that disappear w/o treatment |