Obstetric Anatomy and Physiology
Key Terminologies in Obstetric Anatomy
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Chromosome | Sausage shaped structure consisting of a tightly coiled molecule of DNA visible at the end of interphase. |
Chronic | Longstanding or recurring. |
Cilia | Microscopic cell extensions for moving materials in a lumen or a tube. |
Congenital | Inherited. |
DNA (Deoxy-ribo-nucleic acid) | The molecule in which the genetic code is written, and packaged into chromosomes in the nucleus. |
Fertilization | The penetration of an ovum by a spermatozoon to form a zygote that can form a fetus. |
Embryo | In humans, the first eight weeks after fertilization, following which it is referred to as a fetus. |
Fistula | An abnormal passage between two organs or an organ and a body surface. |
Flagella | Long extensions used for cellular propulsions. |
Gamete | An ovum or spermatozoon. |
Gestation | Pregnancy. |
Lumen | Central passageway within an internal tube. |
Menstruation | Regular shedding of the uterine walls, usually monthly, during the reproductive period of a female lifespan. |
Metaphase | Second phase of mitosis. |
Medial | A structure that is nearer to the midline. |
Medulla | Inner layer of a gland or structure. |
Posterior (dorsal) | Lying to the back of a body. |
Proximal | Nearer to the origin body part. |
Sagittal plane | An imaginary vertical plane dividing the body into two halves. |
Superficial | Near the body of the surface. |
Zygote | Fertilised egg formed by the fusion of male and female gametes. |
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