Search Results for: pregnant
Predisposing factors
All organisms can be born with or develop a disease at any point in their lifetime. When someone is born with a disease, it... Read More
Leukocytosis
What Is Leukocytosis? Leukocytosis is a condition wherein the number of White Blood Cells (WBCs) is increased above the... Read More
Impregnate
Impregnate Impregnated; made prolific. The scorching ray Here pierceth not, impregnate with disease. (Byron) Origin: LL.... Read More
Uterine involution
Definition noun The process by which the uterus returns to its normal pre-pregnant state (both anatomically and... Read More
Gonadotropin
Definition noun, plural: gonadotropins A polypeptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary and the placenta, and acts... Read More
Reproductive system
What is the Reproductive System? The reproductive system of an organism is the biological system made up of all the... Read More
Amniotic fluid
Definition noun The protective fluid surrounding the developing fetus within the amniotic sac of a pregnant... Read More
Birth Control and Contraception
Birth Control Some religious beliefs see methods of contraception unethical while some political bodies chose birth control... Read More
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Follicle Stimulating Hormone Definition In the pituitary gland of the brain, gonadotropic hormones are released.... Read More
Chromosome
Chromosomes Definition Chromosomes are thread-like structures present in the nucleus of plant and animal cells. Chromosomes... Read More
Chondroblast
There are two forms of cells in cartilage: chondroblasts and chondrocytes. The chondroblasts are cells that secrete the... Read More
Chorionic villus sampling
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a form of prenatal diagnosis to determine genetic abnormalities in the fetus. It entails... Read More
Septate uterus
Definition noun A uterus with an anteroposterior septum resulting in two uterine cavities Supplement A septate uterus is a... Read More
Involution
Definition noun, plural: involutions (1) (biology) Reverting of the uterus and other genital organs to the pre-pregnant size... Read More
Phenylalanine
phenylalanine (Science: amino acid) One of the amino acids which the body cannot manufacture itself, but must acquire from... Read More
Menstruation
Definition noun The periodic physiologic discharge through the vagina of blood, cervical mucus, vaginal secretions, and... Read More
Hermaphrodite
We all know that typically living organisms are divided into two main categories of sex-based on their biological structure.... Read More
Superinvolution
Definition noun A condition characterized by a uterus that is below its normal pre-pregnant size following... Read More
Diaphoresis
What is Diaphoresis? Diaphoresis is referred to excessive or profuse perspiration or sweating which may be due to... Read More
Bangs disease
Bangs disease --> bovine brucellosis a disease in cattle caused by brucella abortus; in pregnant cows, characterised by... Read More