Pregnancy
61Pregnancy, alcohol in — The consumption of alcohol during pregnancy carries the danger of damaging the fetus and causing fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) or fetal alcohol effects …
62Pregnancy, dangerous drugs during — A teratogen is an agent that can disturb the development of the embryo or fetus. Teratogens halt the pregnancy or produce a congenital malformation (a birth defect). Classes of teratogens include radiation, maternal infections, chemicals, and… …
63pregnancy toxemia in ewes — an acute disorder in ewes caused by ketosis during the last few weeks of pregnancy, especially when they are carrying twins, triplets, or a large single lamb; the usual cause is undernutrition associated with stress. It can lead to impaired… …
64pregnancy tumor — a tumorous type of gingivitis, histologically and clinically identical to angiogranuloma or pyogenic granuloma. It is most common in pregnant women, especially in the third trimester, resulting from minor trauma or irritation that is probably… …
65pregnancy interruption — an induced abortion An interruption is a disturbance with an assumption of resumption. This medical jargon is sometimes enlarged to voluntary pregnancy interruption or VPI …
66pregnancy-induced hypertension — PIH raised blood pressure (>140/90 mmHg) developing in a woman during the second half of pregnancy. It usually resolves within six weeks of delivery and is associated with a better prognosis than pre eclampsia …
67pregnancy sickness — /ˈprɛgnənsi sɪknəs/ (say pregnuhnsee siknuhs) noun the nausea experienced in the early stages of pregnancy, thought to be related to levels of human chorionic gonadotropin …
68pregnancy — noun (plural cies) Date: 15th century 1. the quality of being pregnant (as in meaning) 2. the condition of being pregnant ; gestation 3. an instance of being pregnant …
69pregnancy — noun a) The condition of being pregnant. b) The progression of stages from conception to birth. Syn: gravidity See Also: pregnant …
70pregnancy — Synonyms and related words: abundance, appropriateness, auspiciousness, babyhood, beginnings, bigness, birth, bountifulness, brooding, chargedness, childhood, convenience, copiousness, covering, cradle, criticality, crucialness, expedience,… …
