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Pregnancy and Complications - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond) on Mar 17, 2023


Glossary

Post-Partum - after delivery of the baby

Miscarriage - abortion

Ectopic Pregnancy - pregnancy that exists outside the uterus, in the tube or ovary


Placenta Previa - placenta that lies in the lower portion of the uterus, covering the mouth of the uterus

Abruptio Placentae - premature separation of the placenta from its attachment to the uterine bed

Cervical Incompetence - Opening up of the passage of mouth of the uterus or the cervix leading to possibility of abortion or premature delivery

Pre-eclamptic Toxemia - occurrence of high blood pressure, swelling of the feet and protein in the urine- Blood pressure returning to normal once baby is delivered

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