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puberty
when a boy or a girl matures sexually into a man or a woman
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Term
Definition
puberty
when a boy or a girl matures sexually into a man or a woman
menstruation
a regular flow of blood from the vagina as the lining of the uterus breaks down
ovum
medical term for a womans egg
hormone
chemical released into the blood stream that has a specific effect on a certain area of the body e.g. oestrogen and progesterone are key to sexual dev...
conception
when a mans sperm has fertilised a womans egg
fertilisation
the process of the sperm entering the ovum
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
puberty | when a boy or a girl matures sexually into a man or a woman |
menstruation | a regular flow of blood from the vagina as the lining of the uterus breaks down |
ovum | medical term for a womans egg |
hormone | chemical released into the blood stream that has a specific effect on a certain area of the body e.g. oestrogen and progesterone are key to sexual development and reproduction |
conception | when a mans sperm has fertilised a womans egg |
fertilisation | the process of the sperm entering the ovum |
uterus (womb) | a strong muscle that expands during pregnancy to contain the growing baby |
placenta | this develops alongside the baby throughout pregnancy providing vital hormones and nutrients and dealing with waste products |
health visitor | a qualified nurse with additional specialist health visitor training |
antenatal | care given to a mother and a baby before birth |
EDD | estimated date of delivery (roughly when the baby is due to be born |
ectopic pregnancy | implantation occurs in the fallopian tubes instead of the wall of the uterus |
miscarriage | the sudden loss of an unborn baby |
threatened abortion | signs of potential miscarriage are seen but all is eventually okay |
inevitable abortion | when the foetus is pushed from the uterus by the womans body |
missed abortion | when the foetus is dead in the uterus and needs to be surgically removed |
General Practitioner (GP) | a family doctor |
obstetrician | a doctor specialising in the care of women during pregnancy |
gynaecologist | a doctor specialising in problems of fertility and reproduction |
paediatrician | a doctor specialising in the care of babies and children |
routine | straightforward and offered to everyone |
hyperemesis | severe vomiting during pregnancy |
ketosis | a dangerous condition which high levels of ketones build up In a pregnant woman’s urine |
intravenous | fluids given straight to the blood via a drip |
salmonella | a bacteria that causes food poisoning. It is sometimes found in raw eggs and chickens |