Uterine atony
Uterine Atony
Uterine atony (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Uterine atony
- Wikipedia's article - Uterine atony
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Languages: - East Asian
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español,
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polski) is a serious condition that can occur after childbirth. It refers to a lack of normal muscle contraction in the uterus, which can lead to severe postpartum hemorrhage.
Etymology
The term "uterine atony" is derived from the Latin "uterus", meaning womb, and the Greek "atonia", meaning without tone or tension.
Definition
Uterine atony is defined as a lack of muscle tone or tension in the uterus following childbirth. This can result in the uterus not contracting properly, which can lead to heavy bleeding or hemorrhage.
Causes
Uterine atony can be caused by several factors, including prolonged labor, overdistention of the uterus, use of certain medications during labor, and high parity (having given birth to many children). It can also occur in women who have had a cesarean section or other uterine surgery.
Treatment
Treatment for uterine atony typically involves medications to stimulate uterine contractions, such as oxytocin and misoprostol. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary, such as a hysterectomy.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Uterine atony
- Wikipedia's article - Uterine atony
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski